Quick Check: Do airlines use tape to fix defects on planes?


WHEN flying, have you ever noticed minor defects like peeling paint on the wings of the aircraft you are boarding?

You might have also seen what seemed like duct tape, being used to cover such spots, which might be of concern to some.

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