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  1. Airplane! - Wikipedia

    It is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film Zero Hour!, from which it borrows the plot, central characters, and some dialogue. [7][8] It also draws many elements from …

  2. Airplane! (1980) - IMDb

    Jul 2, 1980 · Airplane!: Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker. With Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a …

  3. Airplane | Definition, Types, Mechanics, & Facts | Britannica

    An airplane is any of a class of fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, propelled by a screw propeller or a high-velocity jet, and supported by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. Learn more …

  4. Airplane - Wikipedia

    Airplanes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and wing configurations. The broad spectrum of uses for airplanes includes recreation, transportation of goods and people, military, and research.

  5. 6 people presumed dead in Maine plane crash, Bangor airport says

    5 days ago · All six people on board a private jet that crashed during takeoff Sunday evening are presumed dead, the Bangor International Airport in Maine said Monday.

  6. How Airplanes Work - HowStuffWorks

    In this article, we'll walk through the basic principles of aviation and the various forces at work in any given flight. Airplanes take advantage of four forces. Drop a stone into the ocean and it will sink into …

  7. How planes work | the science of flight - Explain that Stuff

    Mar 11, 2025 · Thanks to their successful experiments with powered flight, the airplane is rightfully recognized as one of the greatest inventions of all time. Let's take a closer look at how it works!

  8. 37 Types of Planes that Rule the Sky (With Photos)

    Feb 27, 2024 · Fixed-wing planes, typically powered by engines, represent a significant evolution in aviation technology. This article will focus specifically on fixed-wing aircraft, categorizing them into …

  9. Airplane Parts and Function | Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Oct 4, 2022 · This page shows the parts of an airplane and their functions. Airplanes are transportation devices which are designed to move people and cargo from one place to another.

  10. 20 Types of Airplanes and Their Uses [With Pictures & Names]

    Airplanes are one of the most safe and secure forms of transportation in the world. In simple terms, an airplane is a vehicle that has wings and at least one engine and is equipped for moving through the …