Definition of jetliner
:a jet-propelled airliner
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The U.S. Air Force is in talks to buy two 747-8 jetliners from Boeing that were originally bound for Russia’s Transaero Airlines, said a person briefed on the talks.
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The world's biggest maker of jetliners could increase the projection next year depending on how India's regional connectivity scheme pan out, said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India sales at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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His job as crew chief is to review paperwork detailing what maintenance has been completed and what remains to be done on 17 jetliners that are kept overnight at the airport.
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The video shows the jetliner’s back right side engulfed in a plume of black smoke and flames as passengers began evacuating down emergency slides.
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Indeed, if Arconic can steer through its P.R. issues and improve operations, the business prospects remain strong as Boeing and Airbus boost narrowbody jetliner production by one-third over the next two years.
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The deals have made GE parts ubiquitous on modern jetliners.
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In Arizona, American Airlines was forced to cancel 20 flights on smaller jetliners because they aren’t certified to operate at extremely hot temperatures.
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The goal is to spur growth with jetliners that avoid hubs and link smaller cities on routes that aren't properly matched to today's aircraft.
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First Known Use of jetliner
1949
JETLINER Defined for English Language Learners
jetliner
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noun
Definition of jetliner for English Language Learners
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: a large jet airplane used for carrying passengers
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