aircraft

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Israeli military aircraft including drones generally fly at higher altitudes than commercial planes, he said, while such aircraft also show up on commercial planes' radars.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Controllers monitor and direct aircraft to avoid collisions and other issues at, above and around airports.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Air traffic control is crucial to maintaining safety for aircraft going in and out of airports.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A small aircraft carrying two people crashed Thursday afternoon on Catalina Island, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sasha ordered Nina and Aleksandr to parachute out of the uncontrollable aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein