It's getting too hot for airplanes Hot air is less dense than cold air, meaning planes have less lift when the mercury rises. That makes it harder for them to take off and stay aloft.

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• Title	It's getting too hot for airplanes Hot air is less dense than cold air, meaning planes have less lift when the mercury rises. That makes it harder for them to take off and stay aloft.
  Media name/outlet	Portland Press Herald (ProQuest)
  Country/Territory	United States
  Date	8/6/23
  Persons	Ethan Coffel