The different kinds of jet engines used in today’s aircraft
I used to believe that there were only two types of jet engines. I used to assume that the engines used in commercial aircraft were likewise present in combat fighters.…
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What is a typical day in the life of a flight attendant?
Many of you aspirants are looking forward to the day that you will finally become flight attendants. I am sure many of you are trying to imagine yourself in a…
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Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 777
Personally, I believe that the Boeing 777 changed ultra-long-distance aviation. Long-distance flights were formerly designated solely for quad-jets or four-engine aircraft. Today, these routes are dominated by twin-engine widebody aircraft,…
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Secrets about flight attendants many people are not aware of
While we usually think of flight attendants as those who welcome us on board an aircraft and serve us our meals, there is definitely more to that. Basically, doing safety…
The parts of an airplane wing and how they work
Every part of an aircraft serves a specific purpose. Most of the time, what you see on a plane isn't there just for aesthetics; each component has a specific function.…
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This is why all flight attendants are required to wear a watch
The one thing that all flight attendants have in common is a watch on their wrist. Some of us might not consider a watch to be a traditional component of…
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The First Airport in Metro Manila was Located in Caloocan
Many people believe that the Manila International Airport, later renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport, was the first international airport in the National Capital Region. Little did many know, though, that…
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What you need to know about Royal Air Philippines
Only three airlines immediately spring to mind when one thinks of Philippine air travel. Among these are Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines. However, there is one airline that…
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The world’s first full-length double decker passenger plane
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are the two aircraft that come to mind when one thinks of a double decker planes. In terms of a full-length double decker aircraft,…
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How many older Airbus planes are still on the Cebu Pacific fleet
It's pretty apparent that Cebu Pacific has begun switching over to a fleet of brand new Airbus NEO (New Engine Option) jets, including the A330-900neo, A321neo, and A320neo. When a…