Re: Maximum operating airport altitude for commercial jets
Originally Posted by saman
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'
Interesting you should mention that.... have a look here:
http://www.iaenews.com/index.php?dtype=image&cat=3
Check out the crew with their portable O2 bottles
and another picture with some rather good looking local airport personnel 