Why Airplanes Still Fly at the Same Speeds They Did in the 1960s Despite Technological Improvements

Wendover Productions explains why airplanes still fly at the same speeds they did in the 1960s despite technological improvements. The answer has to do with the speeds at which engines operate most efficiently, and also what passengers see are priorities when flying.

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