Friday, January 9, 2015

Velocity Alert: Planes flew from New York to London at near-supersonic speeds due to powerhouse jet stream

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Planes flew from New York to London at near-supersonic speeds due to powerhouse jet stream

Several flights from JFK Airport made the trip to London's Heathrow Airport in about five hours and 20 minutes; normally, it takes more than six hours.

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