Commercial aircraft wings are tested to flex 25-26 feet upward before failing. The last commercial aviation wing failure happened in 1981. Pilots view turbulence as a comfort issue, not a safety issue ...
A visually striking feature, the folding wingtips on the 777X are critical to its operation.
When new pilots join Delta Air Lines, the moment they receive their pilot “wings” to pin to their uniforms is a major milestone. This ceremony is “one of the most important nights of their careers,” ...