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Recent Examples of airframe
Through the use of a long, narrow airframe and canards, the X-59 is able to reduce the noise that reaches the ground from sonic booms generated as the aircraft crosses the speed of sound.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The use case that really stuck with me was aerospace, specifically the idea that a single M2000 can simulate a multibillion-cell airframe in under 24 hours — something that would normally take a Top 500 supercomputer eight days.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Still, their airframes are approximately half a century old, their lifespan doubtlessly nearing an end , and their best-before date long in the rearview mirror.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Meisner said that the company has a strong retention rate and that some employees earn their FAA licenses to work on airplane engines or airframes on the job.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 June 2025
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 20 May 2025
The use case that really stuck with me was aerospace, specifically the idea that a single M2000 can simulate a multibillion-cell airframe in under 24 hours — something that would normally take a Top 500 supercomputer eight days.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Still, their airframes are approximately half a century old, their lifespan doubtlessly nearing an end , and their best-before date long in the rearview mirror.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Meisner said that the company has a strong retention rate and that some employees earn their FAA licenses to work on airplane engines or airframes on the job.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airframe
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Future efforts to meet its obligations may include selling certain aircraft, real estate and excess airport gate capacity, Spirit stated in SEC documents.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The aircraft will be integrated with the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, which was created for conducting land assaults from the sea.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Both airplane makers have repeatedly opted for incremental changes that squeeze efficiencies out of their top-selling models, rather than going the more expensive route of designing a replacement aircraft from scratch.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Of course, airports did not exist during the American Revolutionary War, as the first successful airplane flight occurred in 1903.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
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With a range of 46 miles, the SDBs give the A-10 a standoff capability, which may seem ironic for a close air support plane.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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From left: Baby Bear waits at the airfield next to a private plane; and stands with a volunteer sat on the floor.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The ship was held until a relief captain was appointed and confirmed before being cleared to resume operations.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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Winner: Too soon to tell Software: Enjoy the Latest Android Happily, both foldable phones ship with Android 16, the latest version of the OS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
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Moments later, a police airship known as Air 16 responded to the call and arrived at the scene, hovering over the property.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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In the past airships like Zeppelins and blimps used hydrogen but for obvious fiery reasons, helium is now the preferred option.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Determined not to miss a second chance at rescue, Luhn pulled out his tentpole and tied it with a bandanna to flag down the helicopter.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Images from the scene showed the bus on its side in a ditch and a large emergency response, including multiple medical helicopters.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Airframe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airframe. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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