fuselage

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The plane introduced an extended fuselage that could hold about 450 gallons of fuel, enabling a trip that accelerated interest in commercial aviation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“We heard at one point that María Corina left the country in the fuselage of an airplane carrying migrants, and that once she was out los gringos would arrive,” Monasterio said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

The fuselage is the primary structure of an aircraft, forming the outer shell.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Reuters, citing industry sources, reported an industrial-quality issue affecting fuselage panels of several dozen aircraft in the A320 family.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025

When I reached the left-side wheel under the fuselage I pulled away the wood chock in front of the tire.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos