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Why high temperatures can make planes too heavy to take off
By Jacopo Prisco, CNN Our planet’s rising temperatures are making it harder for planes to take off at certain airports, presenting yet another challenge to civil aviation. And as heatwaves become more frequent, the problem could extend to more flights, forcing airlines to leave passengers on the ground. “The basic challenge facing any aircraft as
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