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Interesting question and it might vary by aircraft, but I’m going to make a very educated guess regarding the most structurally sound part of an airplane. It’s the wing and its attachment to the fuselage — although many wings continue through the fuselage to make the wing essentially a single structure. I’ve seen pictures of airliner wings with maybe a hundred people standing on the wing. I couldn’t locate one, but here’s a picture of an older general aviation aircraft called a Bellanca Viking. This is a normal production aircraft, not designed for the high G Forces necessary for aerobatics. And this is a Cessna 210, also a normal production aircraft And to drive the point home, if you understand the concept of how a “lever” works, those people at the ends of the wings are applying a disproportionate amount of force on the wing’s attach points compared to those on the wing near the fuselage.

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Join Mike Challenger as he unveils the crucial role of static dischargers on airplanes and why you should never touch a plane right after it lands. Learn the fascinating science behind static discharge and how it ensures safety in aviation. Don't miss this electrifying explanation!

Boeing Forecasts 44,000 New Planes Ahead Of Tough Farnborough Airshow As we gear up for the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing has released its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook. The forecast is promising, predicting a 3% increase in airplane deliveries over the next 20 years, with airlines expected to need nearly 44,000 new commercial airplanes by 2043. This growth will be driven largely by single-aisle airplanes, which will comprise 76% of the 2043 fleet, and an expected doubling of the global widebody fleet with 8,065 new deliveries . Passenger air traffic is anticipated to rise by 4.7% annually, necessitating improvements in aircraft utilization. The resilience of the aviation industry is highlighted by Brad McMullen, Boeing’s SVP of Commercial Sales and Marketing, despite ongoing challenges. Reflecting on past performances, Boeing outshone Airbus at Farnborough 2022 with 176 orders but faced a reversal at the Paris Air Show last year. This year, Boeing is focusing on safety, quality, and customer commitments, opting for immersive displays over test aircraft . Looking forward to seeing Boeing’s innovative presentations and continued commitment to advancing aviation technology. <Source: https://lnkd.in/e7cRfah6> #Aviation #Boeing #FarnboroughAirshow #Aerospace #AviationForecast #Innovation #AirlineIndustry

The Biggest Advantage Folding Wingtips have is that they enable aircraft to operate from airports with restricted space, such as smaller regional airports or those with limited taxiway space. This is done by reducing the wingspan during ground operations. #B777x #aircraft

It is interesting to see how the aviation industry is evolving and where it will take us.

Ever wonder why airplanes are inherently safe? It’s because tiny hairline cracks, microscopic dents measuring just fractions of a millimeter, and a single faulty parameter matter to aircraft engineers. They value every piece of equipment installed on the aircraft. For instance, since tray tables are not designed to support heavy weights, they don’t sleep on them. 😀 They understand how a single piece of damage could impact airplane performance; that is why they carefully place luggage in the stowage bins. They also avoid putting their legs in the publication bag to prevent any damage. 😁 #airplanelovers #Aviation #Airplanes

🇹🇷▶️🇬🇧🇩🇪🇫🇷 Can anyone answer this question about the Boeing B737 Max Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in-flight door plug seperation incident? Approximately six minutes after takeoff, the factory-installed door plug filling the port-side opening for the optional emergency exit door separated from the airframe, causing an uncontrolled decompression of the aircraft. According to flight trackers, the aircraft had climbed to about 16,000 feet (4,900 m) when the accident occurred. The door fell from an altitude 16000 ft (4900 m) from sea level. The door plug was found at Cedar Mill, Oregon with an Elevation of 522 ft (159 m). So the door plug actually fell from a height of 15500 ft (4750 m). How is it possible to have the 27 kilograms heavy door plug undamaged as seen in the below picture after this 15500 ft (4750 m) fall? Comments of experts are appreciated. #boeing #max #b737max #usa #oregon #alaskaairlines #doorplug #flight1282 #mystery #export #question #mystery