diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
index e50e0f85d7..5cddb1a5b5 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -401,6 +401,8 @@
 	WithFacingSpriteBody:
 	FlyAwayOnIdle:
 	RejectsOrders:
+	Aircraft:
+		CruiseAltitude: 2560
 
 ^Ship:
 	Inherits@1: ^ExistsInWorld