aircraft

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The weather can change that balance as the heavier the aircraft, the more gravity pushes it down to Earth and it needs a greater lift to become airborne.

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

Deutsche Lufthansa LHA -1.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle will gradually cut capacity and ground inefficient aircraft to tackle extra costs derived from the Iran war and the impact of strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In short order, the Salomon Brothers trading floor gave birth to small markets in bonds funded by all sorts of strange stuff: credit card receivables, aircraft leases, auto loans, health club dues.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis