Definition of airliner
:an airplane operated by an airline
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On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Robert Alexander and his father, Raymond, both had the day off – until two airliners crashed into the World Trade Center towers.
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This new technology has been embraced by more and more airliners.
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At issue for the airliner is whether the hernia caused Nazem Amine's heart condition — a question that is still pending before a workers' compensation board.
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The 747-400 carrier aircraft, previously operated as an airliner by Virgin Atlantic, landed yesterday at Long Beach Airport near Virgin Orbit's headquarters.
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The takeoff and landing from JWA were unique, Agullo said, because JWA closely incorporates both commercial airliners and general aviation in its everyday operation.
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Chicago's Boeing, for example, pays more in Washington, where the company builds and delivers most of its airliners, spokesman Chaz Bickers said.
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Struck by a missile at cruising altitude, the airliner, a Boeing 777, broke apart and scattered bodies and debris over fields and villages in eastern Ukraine.
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Likewise, if Trump were to stop tweeting, CNN would have to go back to covering missing Malaysian airliners.
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First Known Use of airliner
1908
AIRLINER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of airliner for English Language Learners
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: a large airplane used for carrying passengers
AIRLINER Defined for Kids
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Definition of airliner for Students
:a large airplane used for carrying passengers
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