What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nervous, say, in the middle of journey on plane (8)" mean?

The definition is "Nervous". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UTTER (synonym="say") in FLY (synonym="journey on plane") = FLUTTERY; definition: "Nervous," The answer is FLUTTERY.

Nervous, say, in the middle of journey on plane (8)

Times Cryptic #28631 | 5 Across | 2023-06-16 flower

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