aircraft

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Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Notably, verified video that emerged from Iran on Friday appeared to show US military helicopters and at least one refuelling aircraft operating over Iran's Khuzestan province.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Six more Americans died after two aircraft collided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

IndiGo operates more than 2,200 daily flights with a fleet of over 400 aircraft, connecting more than 95 domestic and 40 international destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At first, these women were restricted to flying obsolete training aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein