Never-Exceed Speed (VNE)

Never-Exceed Speed. Operating above this speed is prohibited since it may result in damage or structural failure. The red line on the airspeed indicator.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (definition from the FAA-H-8083-25B, 2016; current: FAA-H-8083-25C, 2023, with the October 2025 addendum).

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Glossary last updated 2026-10-28.