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aircraft

[air-kraft, -krahft] / ˈɛərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /


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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 the end of the summer flight schedule, Deutsche Lufthansa will reduce long-haul capacity by a total of six intercontinental aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

More than 10,000 U.S. sailors, Marines, and airmen are involved in the mission, as well as more than a dozen warships and aircraft, according to U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Detroit’s automakers halted car production during World War II to churn out bombers, aircraft engines and trucks, as America’s “Arsenal of Democracy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Because of yet another issue over aircraft types, Lilya and Katya soon transferred again so they could continue flying their familiar Yaks.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein