Re: Maximum operating airport altitude for commercial jets
Airbus has certified and demonstrated the A319, with both CFM and IAE engines, at Bangda in China. That's the world's highest regularly served airfield at over 14000ft.
Needs some mask-drop system mods, FADEC software changes for the engines and some new crew SOPs - like keep on Ox on the ground!
A whole new meaning to 'Flying High'