Passengers posted photos of what appeared to be duct tape holding the wings together. It turns out the silvery adhesive is something known as speed tape, and it's perfectly safe for some repairs.

Airplanes are high-tech machines with advanced technology. The yellow hooks on airplane wings might not seem like much, but they are important for your safety.

Why Your Airplane’s Wings Will Never Snap Off — Even in Extreme Turbulence. Cailey Rizzo. Updated Mon, December 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM UTC.

Two Canton and Akron area artists have transformed old airplane wings into vibrant and colorful pieces of art now on display at Akron-Canton Airport.