aircrew

noun

air·​crew ˈer-ˌkrü How to pronounce aircrew (audio)
: the crew manning an airplane

Examples of aircrew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Federal prosecutors have interviewed several witnesses in connection with the criminal investigation, including the pilots and aircrew of the Alaska flight, according to two individuals who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the probe. Lori Aratani, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 In a series of posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the Coast Guard said that its aircrew performed a rescue operation on Monday for a pet stranded in Ecola State Park. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 Four aircrew members were aboard the aircraft for a training mission and ejected safely. USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2024 The two pilots and four aircrew from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 41 survived the crash. Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2024 An aircrew from the Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, which was already out, was diverted to the area, a Coast Guard spokesperson told CBS News, arriving on the scene at around 3 p.m. local time. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2024 We are resolved to locating our aircrew and bringing them home to their families. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023 The aircrew was able to locate the two people and their dog because their sailboat instantly sent out a digital selective calling (DSC) alert, which notified the Coast Guard of their position, according to said Lt. j.g. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 An aircrew located the man — a 64-year-old Bahamian national — on the island and dropped supplies including food, water and a radio to establish communication. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 21 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aircrew was in 1918

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“Aircrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aircrew. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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