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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
Its electric power delivers a quieter, emissions-free flight with minimal costs than conventional aircraft.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The aircraft was loaded with more than 200,000 pounds of fuel at the time of the incident.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Videos taken by onlookers showed flames on the plane’s left wing on the runway, with the aircraft then barely lifting off the ground before crashing and exploding into a huge fireball.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Bedford said the new measures would also go beyond commercial airspace and include restrictions on space launches and small aircraft traffic in certain markets.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
The aircraft was loaded with more than 200,000 pounds of fuel at the time of the incident.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Videos taken by onlookers showed flames on the plane’s left wing on the runway, with the aircraft then barely lifting off the ground before crashing and exploding into a huge fireball.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Bedford said the new measures would also go beyond commercial airspace and include restrictions on space launches and small aircraft traffic in certain markets.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aircraft
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Among the dead are believed to be the three crew members on the UPS plane and a still unknown number on the ground.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shaggy, the reggae and dancehall artist, has been personally coordinating food, water, and medicine dispersal to those in need using a network of private planes.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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One Coy Hill release even had a special cork made to contain the volcanic whiskey within, which was bottled between 143 and 155 proof—that’s certifiable hazmat, as any whiskey over 140 proof (70 percent ABV) is deemed unsafe to bring onboard an airplane.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The length hits just below the butt, which is ideal for cozying up in a chilly airplane cabin or after a sweaty hot yoga session.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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The ship returned to PortMiami as scheduled Saturday morning, according to Carnival chief communications officer Chris Chiames.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In short, Australia is developing an autonomous underwater surveillance network using local technology and ship platforms to monitor its northern approaches more effectively.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The aircraft was described by the FAA as a McDonnell Douglas MD-11, a trijet wide-body airliner manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and later Boeing.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Both the helicopter and airliner crashed into the Potomac River.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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Western countries could exploit weak points in supply chains for many of Russia's advanced fighter jets, including by tightening up sanctions as Ukraine strikes Russia's industrial facilities, according to a new report.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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John claimed to be a celebrity musician with a second home in Ireland and a personal jet, Daly said.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Aircraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aircraft. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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