Airplane wing produces lift by forcing air in which direction?

An airplane wing produces lift by forcing air downward as it moves through the atmosphere. This downward deflection of air creates a difference in pressure above and below the wing, resulting in an upward lifting force according to Newton's third law of motion. The shape of the wing, or airfoil, helps to enhance this effect by accelerating the airflow over the top surface, further lowering the pressure above the wing.