Lead-in to plane (4)

I believe the answer is:

aqua

(Other definitions for aqua that I've seen before include "Water; pale blue colour" , "which supports boats?" , "Latin for water" , "Tint of blue" , "- - Libra" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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