aircraft

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Seated on the reviewing stand at the Place de la Concorde, Trump grew animated as the aircraft began flying overhead, clapping and leaning toward Macron and his wife to point at the sky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A heavier model, the 120-kilo Capa-X -- which can operate for 10 hours on similar missions but also alongside manned aircraft -- is currently awaiting contracts.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Six more Americans died after two aircraft collided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The airline operates a fleet of more than 400 aircraft and runs thousands of domestic flights daily, as well as some international routes.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One young woman was responsible for all the weapons on a single aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein