aircraft

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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

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

Warships involved include the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship and several guided-missile destroyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Whether the material originated from aircraft systems, waste leakage, or another source, this event raises important concerns about aviation safety over densely populated communities in Los Angeles County.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Navy planes on the aircraft carrier Essex were ready to go.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin