We asked a pilot to explain how high planes fly and why they need to maintain cruising altitude. Here's what he had to say.

If you've ever been curious about how gigantic airplanes—some tipping the scales at over 661 tons—stay aloft, you're not alone. It might seem like magic, but it’s actually grounded in science.

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The curved shape of a wing and the inclined angle mean that as an aircraft accelerates, more air is smashed into the bottom than the top, creating a higher pressure ...