aircraft

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The video follows as the passengers exit the basket before the aircraft is pushed along the backyard away from the fence to a position where it can “jump” over the house.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The direction and strength of the wind can also affect lift and Guy Gratton, a professor of aircraft test and evaluation at Cranfield University, believes this was the problem for EasyJet's flight EJU7008 from Southend.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

One way to overcome the problem, Gratton adds, is for the aircraft to travel further along the runway to give it time to reach the necessary thrust.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In this year’s winter period, Lufthansa will cut five aircraft that operate on short- and medium-haul routes across six hubs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

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

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein