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By studying the images, engineers can confirm and enhance the sonic-boom-deadening properties for the XB-1's airframe.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon bans on Chinese components don’t extend to parts like airframes, engines and batteries, but relying on them can still be risky.
—David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The jet is thought to be a sixth-generation aircraft, incorporating the latest stealth technology, avionics and powerplant and airframe engineering.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
But to place the blame on the airframe and not the government's decisions on how to use it seems misplaced.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon bans on Chinese components don’t extend to parts like airframes, engines and batteries, but relying on them can still be risky.
—David Jeans, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The jet is thought to be a sixth-generation aircraft, incorporating the latest stealth technology, avionics and powerplant and airframe engineering.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
But to place the blame on the airframe and not the government's decisions on how to use it seems misplaced.
—Peter Suciu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airframe
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Riva’s iconic Italian style will now be weaved into two aircraft in Flexjet’s fleet, under the name Riva Volare.—
Katia Damborsky,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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With Operation Midnight Hammer—a complex operation involving hundreds of aircraft and naval vessels, several dozen Tomahawk missiles, and 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—America joined Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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Imprisoned Allied soldiers hid an entire airplane in the attic of Germany’s escape-proof Colditz Castle.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Photograph: Getty Images Not so long ago, direct aisle access along with the ability to lie horizontally were the hallmarks of comfort on airplanes if on entering you happened to be turning right and not left.—
Jenny Southan,
Wired News,
28 June 2025
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In 2001, a U.S. spy plane and a Chinese fighter jet collided near China, resulting in the death of a Chinese pilot.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The set includes wide-leg pants with an elastic waist and a loose, boxy top that’s comfy enough for the plane but polished enough for sightseeing or dinner on those Mediterranean summer nights.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Many ships have also opted to sail only during daylight hours to avoid nighttime risks.—
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CNBC,
25 June 2025
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That’s typically a military strategy to ensure your fighting ships and planes aren’t destroyed in case of an attack.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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Officers also arrested a person on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and took another person into custody for allegedly discharging a laser at an LAPD airship, authorities said.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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But what really makes A View to a Kill sing are the baddies, starting at the top with the Nazi-bred, ex-KGB, genetically altered microchip tycoon, horse breeder, and airship enthusiast Max Zorin, played with characteristic flamboyance by Walken.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The Placer County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, search and rescue units, CAL FIRE’s Technical Rescue Team and a California Highway Patrol helicopter were used in the rescue efforts.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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President Donald Trump can be seen speaking to reporters before boarding the Marine One presidential helicopter and departing the White House on June 24 in Washington, D.C.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Airframe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframe. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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