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Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8. They offered more capacity, comfort, longer range, and…
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What College Degree Do I Take to Become a Flight Attendant?
Many people ask me if a specific college degree is required to become a cabin crew member. The good news is that no particular degree is necessary to be a…
Military Aircraft: The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet
When we hear the words 'Top Gun,' those of us who are aviation enthusiasts are reminded of one plane: the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. However, with the emergence of a sequel…
Why Do Boeing 737s Sit Low to the Ground?
The Boeing 737, with all its iterations and variants, has been flying around the world for many years. For a time, it was the best-selling aircraft until the Airbus A320…
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Turkish Airlines Eyes Historic Fleet Expansion with Airbus
Turkish Airlines is currently in the midst of significant discussions with Airbus. The talks are centered around an ambitious plan to expand its fleet with an order of 355 new…
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How Much Do Flight Attendants Earn?
In a previous article, I discussed how flight attendant salaries in the Philippines are computed. However, I was unable to provide exact figures because airlines have requested confidentiality due to…
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Delta Halts More Flights to Tel Aviv Amid Regional Tensions
Delta Airlines has put a pause on additional flights between the United States and Tel Aviv due to the ongoing conflict in the area. The airline is keeping a close…
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Emirates is Giving Apple iPhones or iPads to 20,000 Cabin Crew
Emirates has rolled out a new plan called 'One Device,' which is all about giving their 20,000 cabin crew members either an Apple iPhone 13 or an iPad Air. These…
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PAL Chooses Boeing AHM Select for Better Fleet Management
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up for a busy travel season. To make sure their planes are in tip-top shape, they've signed a five-year deal with Boeing. PAL is going…
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AirAsia Philippines Increases International Destinations from NAIA
AirAsia Philippines now connects Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to over 130 international destinations. This is made possible through their Fly-Thru service, which allows passengers to easily travel to far-off…