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Recent Examples of turboprop
United used a 30-passenger turboprop for the flights, which ceased when the company switched to new jets that needed a longer runway.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Navy Hawkeye, a twin-engine turboprop, provides similar information while operating off US aircraft carriers.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
In October 2008, Chris Bretherton lifted off from the coast of northern Chile in a C-130 turboprop plane.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Besides Bombadier, other major aircraft manufacturers in Canada include De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, which makes turboprop planes and aircraft designed for maritime patrols and reconnaissance, and European aerospace giant Airbus.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The Navy Hawkeye, a twin-engine turboprop, provides similar information while operating off US aircraft carriers.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
In October 2008, Chris Bretherton lifted off from the coast of northern Chile in a C-130 turboprop plane.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Besides Bombadier, other major aircraft manufacturers in Canada include De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, which makes turboprop planes and aircraft designed for maritime patrols and reconnaissance, and European aerospace giant Airbus.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turboprop
Noun
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Between the end of February and early April, the price of jet fuel rose by more than ninety per cent.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The British entrepreneur specializes in superyacht sales and charter, private-jet charters, and exclusive Formula 1 experiences through his portfolio of operations that include MyOcean, YourSky, and GP Management, respectively.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Incorporating a turbojet complicates the drone’s design and introduces supply chain vulnerabilities.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian officials report that it is powered by a JT80 turbojet from the Chinese company Telefly, offering greater thrust than the engine used in the Geran‑3.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Acrolein can be formed when materials burn, such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapes, wood, plastics and gasoline for cars, trucks, ships and aircraft.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The jetliner carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members en route to LAX reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff late Friday night.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2008, the crew of a jetliner landing in Rome faced a similar situation as the Jeju crew and made a similar decision, conducting a go-around to try to avoid a flock of starlings.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Noun
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In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,300-foot section of the southbound span to collapse.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Russian freighter, known as Progress 95, is hauling about 3 tons of food, propellant and other supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mikel Arteta is taking his supersonic.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The cruise missiles and supersonics leap forward as the swarms line up behind.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
7 Aug. 2024
Noun
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On May 6, a Navy jet fired several rounds from its 20mm cannon to disable the rudder of a tanker.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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China's Foreign Ministry expressed concern, saying the tanker was registered in the Marshall Islands with Chinese crew on board.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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Otto’s role, therefore, is to develop an airframe for an unmanned vehicle that is highly efficient in laminar flow.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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In addition, the airframe has been treated with naval-grade corrosion protection for long-term exposure to salt-spray environments found in carrier operations.—
David Szondy
April 27,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Turboprop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turboprop. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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