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a machine that flies through the air
a new military aircraft a company that manufactures aircraft
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Recent Examples of aircraft
The Pentagon is also, however, sending 18 more A-10 attack aircraft, which are often used to support ground operations.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the years, aircraft have vanished without a trace, leaving unanswered questions even after thorough investigations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, the base has suffered multiple Iranian attacks, including on March 27, when an E-3 radar aircraft and a refueling tanker were struck.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Video from inside the cabin shows passengers erupting into cheers and applause, some shouting in relief after the aircraft came to a stop.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the years, aircraft have vanished without a trace, leaving unanswered questions even after thorough investigations.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Since then, the base has suffered multiple Iranian attacks, including on March 27, when an E-3 radar aircraft and a refueling tanker were struck.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Video from inside the cabin shows passengers erupting into cheers and applause, some shouting in relief after the aircraft came to a stop.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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At one point, a flight attendant asked him to end the session because the plane was about ready to depart and the cellphone could interfere with the communication systems.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The order included a demand that the Department of Homeland Security turn around planes carrying those being deported.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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There was nothing wrong with the airplane that would have caused alarms to go off.—
Jeff Wise,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Other targets, according to a post on X, included command centers, posts of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, navy ships and submarines as well as anti-ship missiles sites, drone manufacturing and other weapon production facilities.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ship is slated to feature six major research facilities, including a marine disaster lab, as well as installations to study marine meteorology and heavy ocean equipment.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Graves has been at the center of discussions about aviation safety and investigations into the deadly 2025 collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The issues included airport signage regulation, aviation permitting for the developer of a supersonic airliner and advancements in GPS technology.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
18 Mar. 2026
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When the jet is streaming rapidly, planetary waves ripple along quickly in the atmosphere, bringing fronts with more frequent changes in the weather, Rutz said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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JetBlue increased the fees as airlines maneuver to cover their rising jet fuel costs, which have soared since the Iran war began.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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