Airliners maintain a straight path during landing primarily through the use of their control surfaces, such as ailerons and rudders, which help manage the aircraft's roll and yaw. Pilots make small adjustments to these controls to counteract any drift caused by wind or other factors. Additionally, the aircraft's autothrottle and flight management systems can assist in maintaining the correct approach speed and glide slope, ensuring a stable descent. Proper alignment with the runway is also aided by visual references and guidance systems like Instrument Landing Systems (ILS).
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