§ 91.117 Aircraft speed.(a) Unless otherwise authorized by the Administrator, no person may operate an aircraft below 10,000 feet MSL at an indicated airspeed of more than 250 knots (288 m.p.h.).
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Typical commercial airplanes are not designed to fly faster than the speed of sound, also known as Mach 1. If they get too fast, the air begins forming shockwaves along the wing that can cause the aircraft to become uncontrollable.
Private aircraft can travel faster than commercial airliners. Part of this has to do with the weight of the jet itself. Private jets weigh less than large commercial aircraft, allowing them to ascend and descend faster than commercial jet.
Mach 10 speed has never been achieved by a manned aircraft, though, so it has never been tested. Mach 10 has, however, been achieved by a spacecraft - on November 16, 2004, NASA launched the X-43A, an air-breathing hypersonic vehicle, and was able to reach real Mach 10 while being pushed into the atmosphere.
In general, commercial airlines are designed to handle crosswinds up to 30-40 knots (approximately 35-46 mph), and some planes are capable of landing in even higher winds.
Thanks to the low visibility and undeveloped infrastructure, flying over Antarctica is extremely difficult. Specifically, because of the strong magnetic fields that surround the polar regions, navigating there, no matter how well-equipped the airplane is in terms of instrumentation, can be particularly challenging.
It is possible to smoke aboard an aircraft when it is a private jet and neither the owner nor the captain have any objection. However, the aircraft must be equipped with an approved fire extinguisher to prevent any incident.
Most modern charter aircraft—such as the Citation X and Challenger 300—come equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity as an option, but whether or not it's free depends on the operator. It's worth inquiring with your charter agent about the cost of private jet Wi-Fi when booking.