Viral photo of airplane wing covered in tape debunked by experts

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Disturbing viral photo of airplane wing covered in what appears to be duct tape is no cause for concern, experts say

A photo of an airplane wing covered with what appears to be duct tape threw the internet into a tizzy this week, but experts say, don't worry. on September 22 alongside the caption,"When choosing your favourite airline, choose wisely. @Qantas Profits before safety." It quickly gained traction on other platforms like Facebook and Reddit, with commenters speculating on whether there was cause for concern.

The newsletter said the plane in the photo appears to be a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a model the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration documented in 2020 is"prone to paint adhesion failures due to Ultra Violet ray damage." Simple Flying

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