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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 , becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest variant of Airbus’ A350 family. The delivery marks a major milestone in the flag carrier’s long-haul fleet expansion and signals a stronger push into ultra-long-range transpacific operations. Philippine Airlines first A350-1000 Photo credits to Airbus SAS 2025 Configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats , the A350-1000 is set to redefine Philippine Airlines’ long-haul offering. The aircraft’s range and efficiency will allow PAL to expand non-stop services to key North American destinations, improving connectivity between the Philippines and the United States. Strengthening Long-Haul Capability This aircraft is the first of nine A350-1000s ordered as part of the airline’s fleet modernization programme. It will operate alongside PAL’s existing A350-900 fleet , already in service on long-haul routes, providing additional capa...

Have you ever looked up at a massive airplane soaring effortlessly through the sky and wondered, "How does something so heavy stay up there?" It's a question that has puzzled humans for centuries, but thanks to the pioneers of aviation, we now understand the incredible science that makes flight possible. It's not magic; it's physics! At its heart, airplane flight is a delicate dance between four fundamental forces: Lift, Weight, Thrust, and Drag. Think of them as the invisible hands that push and pull on the aircraft, determining its every move. The Four Forces of Flight Let's break down each of these crucial forces: 1. Lift: Defying Gravity ⬆️ The most magical force! Lift is the upward push that directly opposes the Earth's gravity and keeps the plane in the air. But how is it created? It's all about the wings . Take a close look at an airplane wing; it's not flat! It has a special curved shape called an airfoil . When the wing slices through the...