"Record-Breaking Winds Propel Passenger Planes to Over 800 mph"
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Two passenger planes flying over the Mid-Atlantic reached speeds of over 800 mph, thanks to strong high-altitude winds, which is over 200 mph faster than their typical cruising speed. The winds, reaching up to 265 mph, were caused by contrasting temperatures in the region. While the planes flew faster than the speed of sound, they did not break the sound barrier as they were still flying at their usual cruising speeds. These flights are among the highest recorded ground speeds, with similar instances occurring in recent years.
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