aircraft

Example Sentences

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Under the circumstances, sending America’s largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East makes a lot of sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Negotiations over the additional aircraft still need to be concluded with manufacturer Dassault Aviation, but the French presidency has voiced optimism that what it calls a "historic" agreement could be reached.

From Barron's

During Midnight Hammer the US had two aircraft carrier strike groups in the region, five destroyers placed in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, and three combat ships in the Gulf.

From BBC

Some passengers say they have remained seated inside aircraft for extended periods, as pilots wait for clearance to take off.

From BBC

Aircraft purchases were a major component of this commitment but even a major expansion of Boeing aircraft orders -- decisions made by private airlines -- would fall far short, he said.

From Barron's