Density altitude (DA) reduces aircraft performance; it's pressure altitude adjusted for temperature and humidity, and even one of these factors can significantly impact performance. High DA increases ...

Aircraft flying at higher altitudes necessitate either cabin pressurization or supplemental oxygen for occupants, with distinct oxygen system primary purposes for unpressurized versus pressurized ...

"Since its earliest days, flight has been about pushing the limits of technology and, in many cases, pushing the limits of human endurance. The human body can be the limiting factor in the design of ...

Recent high-profile aviation incidents have raised concerns about airline safety, despite flying being statistically the safest mode of transportation. Regional airlines, often subsidiaries of larger ...