#Aircraft Altitude
FAA To Propose New Boeing 787 Airworthiness Directive After Uncommanded Altitude Changes
The directive could be looming for Boeing's Dreamliner fleet after unexpected altitude shifts.
What Happens If A Passenger Plane Keeps Flying Up?
Multiple issues come into play once an aircraft passes its service ceiling that may cause it to fall out of the sky.
Why Do Private Jets Fly So High Compared To Commercial Airliners?
Private jets generally fly between 41,000 and 45,000 ft.
Cruising Altitude: How Low Is Too Low?
Elevating or descending? Cruising altitude is a direct result of safety, fuel use, and comfort in a myriad of ways.
6 Injured After United Airlines Boeing 787 Flight From Lagos Suffers Abrupt Altitude Drop
The same United Airlines aircraft had a similar issue earlier this week, with a rapid altitude drop prompting a diversio...
Another American Airlines Flight Departs Over Honolulu After Failed Right Turn
ATC recordings revealed that the crew may have been confused with altitude instructions.
Examined: Why Commercial Aircraft Flying At Higher Altitudes Is Not Always Better
For safety, flights at higher altitudes may be forced to descend.
What Are Altimeters & Why Are They Important In Aviation?
Altimeters are critical navigation instruments that aircraft use to measure their distance above sea level.
The Risks Of Flying Too High
Engines need oxygen for power.
How High Can Military Planes Fly?
Military aircraft can fly to the edge of space but just how high is classified and a matter of definitions.
Examined: The Advantages Of High-Altitude Flying For Private Jets
Private jets typically fly much higher than most commercial planes during normal operations.
How High Do Private Jets Fly?
Private jets typically operate at higher altitudes.
How High Can Commercial Passenger Planes Fly?
Comparing the high-fliers of the industry.
Hypoxia In Aviation: A Technical Guide To Its Causes & Impacts
During a critical stage hypoxia, a complete incapacitation can occur within a few seconds.
How Have Commercial Flights' Cruising Altitudes Changed Over The Years?
The cruising altitude of an aircraft is determined by the structural capability and operating conditions.
The Passenger Turboprops With The Highest Cruising Altitude
Aeromexico Pilot Not Allowed To Wake Amsterdam With 4,000ft Flight
