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Airplane windows are rounded to distribute stress and avoid cracks, and they were developed in the wake of a series of 1950s disasters on early jet airliners.

“Designers prefer oval windows because they can get a larger viewing area which suits the biggest range of passenger sitting heights,” said Whittingham.