Aircraft and systems
Pressurized cabin
At a glance
Meaning of Pressurized cabin
The aircraft space in which pressure is maintained for occupants at altitude.
More about Pressurized cabin
The pressurised volume provides a more suitable environment for passengers and crew than the outside air at cruising altitude.
Its pressure differs from the outside atmosphere and is controlled within aircraft limits. Pressurisation, ventilation and oxygen supply are related systems with different functions.