Engine placement on an airplane can vary, with some engines under the wing and some at the tail. Each one has its benefits, but which one is used in commercial flight versus private flight and why ...

An airplane wing part landed in a Raleigh driveway near Banbury Road and Wade Ave. In a statement Wednesday afternoon, the FAA said Delta Air Lines reported a missing part of a wing flap on a ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Police responded to a report of a plane part found on a Raleigh driveway. The FAA is investigating how the airplane wing detached ...

Wing mounted engines also keep the wings heavier and decrease any bending that may occur during flight. Engines mounted at the back of the plane means the cabin won't be as noisy.