We all deal with engines, so we should know about their relationship with air pressure and density. Query any serious bracket racer, and you'll find he's become a virtual closet meteorologist. What is ...

The combination of “hot and high” always has been a detriment to aircraft performance and safety. With excessively hot temperatures this summer, aircraft operators will have to take measures to reduce ...

DENVER — It hit 99 degrees in Denver on Wednesday. That may leave you feeling a little sluggish, but it’s not just people feeling the extreme heat. Airplanes also struggle in the high temperatures.