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The air you breathe in an aircraft cabin comprises of around 50% fresh air from outside the aircraft and 50% recirculated air that has passed through high-efficiency (HEPA) filters.

The air you breathe in an aircraft cabin comprises of around 50% fresh air from outside the aircraft and 50% recirculated air that has passed through high-efficiency (HEPA) filters.
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The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is equipped with approximately 10,000 switches, dials, and buttons. Given the frequency of their use by pilots, these controls are specifically designed for easy accessibility and straightforward operation.

The cockpit of a Boeing 747 is equipped with approximately 10,000 switches, dials, and buttons. Given the frequency of their use by pilots, these controls are specifically designed for easy accessibility and straightforward operation.
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Morning flights are better because the air is less bumpy. There is also less chance to hit a thunderstorm as these tend to happen mostly in the afternoon.

Morning flights are better because the air is less bumpy. There is also less chance to hit a thunderstorm as these tend to happen mostly in the afternoon.
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The temperature outside your plane is - 51°C at 35,000 ft. This is colder than the average winter temperature of - 50°C at the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth in Oymyakon, Russia.

The temperature outside your plane is - 51°C at 35,000 ft. This is colder than the average winter temperature of - 50°C at the coldest permanently inhabited place on earth in Oymyakon, Russia.
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Cabin air is drier than most deserts. At under 20 percent humidity, the typical cabin is exceptionally dry and dehydrating due to cruising at high altitudes. Humidifying a cabin is too costly and could cause corrosion.

Cabin air is drier than most deserts. At under 20 percent humidity, the typical cabin is exceptionally dry and dehydrating due to cruising at high altitudes. Humidifying a cabin is too costly and could cause corrosion.
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The Airbus Beluga, also known as the “Flying Whale” is a large cargo airplane specifically designed to transport oversized cargo, including wings and fuselage sections. It has the world’s largest interior representation of any transport aircraft.

The Airbus Beluga, also known as the “Flying Whale” is a large cargo airplane specifically designed to transport oversized cargo, including wings and fuselage sections. It has the world’s largest interior representation of any transport aircraft.