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Here's a perfect example of RVSM at its finest. Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) transformed high-altitude airspace by: • Increasing airspace capacity • Unlocking more fuel-efficient flight levels To safely operate in RVSM airspace, aircraft must be equipped with: ✔️ Two independent altitude measurement systems ✔️ An altitude alerting...

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