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airplane

[air-pleyn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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Boeing is still losing money in the commercial airplane division.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Profit margins in the commercial airplane and defense business improved year over year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

One group of students is building a small airplane from scratch, which they say will be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“The safest thing to ever do with an airplane is to never fly it,” Flick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The buzz of the airplane receded in the damp, windy distance.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt