Unbreakable Wings: Turbulence Explained

Most passengers freak out during turbulence… but what if I told you airplane wings are

designed to bend like rubber? A Boeing 787 wing can flex over 26 feet

without breaking — taller than a two-story house. The wings aren’t solid metal; they’re

layered composite materials that flex to absorb stress. The more they bend,

the safer the structure stays during turbulence. So next time you see the

wing bouncing up and down — don’t panic. That’s the aircraft doing exactly what

it’s built for. Follow for more aviation facts airlines never tell you.