aircraft

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The company said it has been in Garden Grove since 1966, and more than 500 employees work at the facility, which manufactures windows and canopies for aircraft and spacecraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe grew up in foster homes and was discovered by an army photographer while working in an aircraft factory during World War Two.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is one of 12 ordered by Australian airline Qantas to allow it to carry out non-stop flights between Sydney and London.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Federal safety officials and lawmakers have been at odds over mandating systems enabling pilots to see nearby aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

However, when he inspected the aircraft up close, he wasn’t impressed with the grease on some of the machine guns.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein