aircraft

Example Sentences

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"Once disembarked, they will be transferred immediately to their allocated aircraft," the Dutch firm said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Medically-equipped aircraft will be on standby, too, should anyone need to be taken into isolation.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A few minutes later, the pilot told the controller that there was smoke in the aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Theory in the classroom included the principles of flight, aircraft and weapons mechanical instruction, and navigation skills.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein