Back to Basics: How flight works

Aeroplanes have become an essential part of modern transportation, connecting people and places around the world. These fascinating machines are the result of years of research, development, and engineering, and they are designed to fly high in the sky for extended periods.

The principles behind how aeroplanes work are based on a combination of aerodynamics, physics, and engineering. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the various components of an aeroplane and how they work together to make flight possible.

The Basics of Flight

Before diving into the details of how aeroplanes work, it’s essential to understand the fundamental principles of flight. There are four forces that affect an aeroplane’s ability to fly: lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

Avation PLC (LON:AVAP) is a commercial passenger aircraft leasing company owning a fleet of aircraft which it leases to airlines across the world. Avation’s future focus are new technology low CO2 emission aircraft.

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