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Six Military Aircraft With The Highest Service Ceilings In Service Today

Six Military Aircraft With The Highest Service Ceilings In Service Today

Spy aircraft typically have the highest operational ceiling, although these values, and often the aircraft themselves, a...

Aaron Spray 2 months ago
Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A Low Cabin Altitude

Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A Low Cabin Altitude

The Airbus A350 boasts a cabin pressure of around 6,000 feet altitude equivalent as well as a higher cabin humidity.

Aaron Spray 6 months ago
FAA Issues Warning Over Venezuela Hazards As Airlines Cancel Flights

FAA Issues Warning Over Venezuela Hazards As Airlines Cancel Flights

Unprecedented military buildup raises the stakes for flights near Venezuela. Will airlines heed the FAA's urgent warning...

Aaron Bailey 8 months ago
The Highest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles

The Highest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles

Some military airports need to be located high in the mountains to enable countries to protect their borders, while othe...

Aaron Spray 12 months ago
Why The Riskiest Part Of Flying Isn't At Cruising Altitude

Why The Riskiest Part Of Flying Isn't At Cruising Altitude

Complete attention is required for takeoff and landing.

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
This Is The Loneliest Airport In The World

This Is The Loneliest Airport In The World

Tibet's Qamdo Bamba Airport is considered the world's lonelist airports in the world, although there are other contender...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
The US Army's 12th Aviation Battalion Grounded For 48 Hours After Black Hawk & Passenger Plane Crash In DC

The US Army's 12th Aviation Battalion Grounded For 48 Hours After Black Hawk & Passenger Plane Crash In DC

Reviewing what led to the grounding of the US Army's senior executive heliborne transport unit.

Joe Kunzler 1 year ago
The 10 Airports With The Highest Elevation In The World

The 10 Airports With The Highest Elevation In The World

Several airports have been built over 4,000m from sea level.

Luke Bodell 1 year ago
6 Reasons Private Jets Fly Higher Than Commercial Aircraft

6 Reasons Private Jets Fly Higher Than Commercial Aircraft

Private jets fly much higher than commercial jets for several reasons.

Justin Hayward 1 year ago
What Are Altimeters & Why Are They Important In Aviation?

What Are Altimeters & Why Are They Important In Aviation?

Altimeters are critical navigation instruments that aircraft use to measure their distance above sea level.

Paul Hartley 2 years ago
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Triggers Low Altitude Alert As It Reaches 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay

Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 Triggers Low Altitude Alert As It Reaches 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay

The airline said it is “in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration” regarding the mishap.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Examined: The Advantages Of High-Altitude Flying For Private Jets

Examined: The Advantages Of High-Altitude Flying For Private Jets

Private jets typically fly much higher than most commercial planes during normal operations.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Altitude Aviation: The 6 Highest US Commercial Airports

Altitude Aviation: The 6 Highest US Commercial Airports

Some of the highest-altitude airports in the United States are located in Colorado.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
What Is MSL In Aviation?

What Is MSL In Aviation?

Mean Sea Level (MSL) describes an aircraft's altitude when not near the ground.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
What Are Transition Altitudes And Why Do They Matter?

What Are Transition Altitudes And Why Do They Matter?

Here's exactly the purpose transition altitudes serve.

Chris Loh 2 years ago
Why Private Jets Usually Fly Higher

Why Private Jets Usually Fly Higher

Flying at higher altitudes offers private jets several operational efficiencies.

Matthew Austin Ryan 2 years ago
Top 5: The World's Highest Commercial Airports Outside Of China

Top 5: The World's Highest Commercial Airports Outside Of China

All five of them are located in South America, with Bolivia dominating.

Giacomo Amati 2 years ago
What Happens When An Aircraft Loses Cabin Pressurization?

What Happens When An Aircraft Loses Cabin Pressurization?

How do pilots and passengers respond in the event of a depressurization?

Daniel Martínez Garbuno 3 years ago
How High Can Commercial Passenger Planes Fly?

How High Can Commercial Passenger Planes Fly?

Comparing the high-fliers of the industry.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Atyrau: The World's Lowest International Airport

Atyrau: The World's Lowest International Airport

The facility sits some 22 meters below sea level.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago