American Airlines Flight Hits 840 mph, Eyeing Speed Record

Boosted by powerful tailwinds, an American Airlines flight from Philadelphia to Doha marked a significant achievement by reaching speeds of 840 mph, potentially setting a new global benchmark for aviation speed records.

Discovered 2024-02-20T07:31:24.910905-08:00 | 2024-02-20T07:31:24.910905-08:00

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