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What are the Key Parts of a Plane?

WayMan

Wings: The Source of Lift The wings are what make fixed-wing flight possible. As air moves over the curved top surface of the wing and the flatter bottom, lift is generated, allowing the plane to rise. Regardless of placement, the principle remains the same: wings generate the lift that makes flight possible.

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Incidents and accidents: AeroTime’s commercial airline safety roundup of 2024  

Aerotime

The left winglet of one of the aircraft collided with the right horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the other. The aircraft sustained damage to the leading edge of the right-hand horizontal stabilizer and was subsequently repaired. No hay heridos. There were no injuries to those onboard.

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