Like its owners and founders, the success story of Cebu Pacific is nothing short of remarkable. Starting small with a clear vision, they persevered through
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Some of the Most Popular VTOL Planes in the World
In the past, I believed that VTOL planes, or aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing, only existed in cartoons and storybooks. However, I later
The A380: Why Airbus Ended its Production Early
Once considered the future of air travel with its remarkable capacity of up to 853 passengers, the Airbus A380 is one behemoth of an aircraft.
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Although no airline in the Philippines uses it, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is still an impressive plane that aviation enthusiasts love to catch when they
The Rich History and Symbolism of the Iconic Flight Attendant Cap
Many people wonder why flight attendants wear caps, which have become a symbol of their profession. Although not all airlines include headgear as part of
Chef Vallerie Castillo – Archer is New Catering Head of PAL
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Vallerie Castillo-Archer as the airline’s new head of Catering Operations. The airline is confident
ATR and Pratt & Whitney join forces to produce 100% SAF engines
It seems like the direction of the commercial aviation sector is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Thus, manufacturers are looking for ways
Pan Am China Clipper, the very first transpacific flight to Manila
Aviation history in the Philippines began as early as the 1920s; however, it was in the 1930s when the first transpacific flight happened, not by
Fifteen firsts in aviation history that everybody must know
The aviation industry is rich in history and interesting stories. As an AVgeek, reading about the industry’s rich history makes me appreciate it even more.
Is the Lockheed F-16 Block 70 perfect for the Philippine Air Force?
The modern Philippine Air Force was said to be “all air, no force,” an old adage. That was during the past. When the KAI FA-50PH Fighting Eagle