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Do all planes have US parts?
While not every single component on every plane is American, US manufacturers like Boeing (who made the plane in the Ryanair incident) and Airbus often source parts globally. However, many critical systems and components, especially avionics and engines, frequently come from US companies, even if assembled elsewhere.
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