It may be used to fly a new plane (7,5)
I believe the answer is:
control panel
'it may be used' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
'fly a new plane' is the wordplay.
'fly' becomes 'control' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'a new' is an anagram indicator.
'plane' with letters rearranged gives 'panel'.
'control'+'panel'='CONTROL PANEL'
'to' acts as a link.
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