aircraft

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Normally that’s a recipe for trouble, but the aircraft carrier known as the U.S. economy shows little sign of taking on water.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Spirit had been in the process of making the changes it needed in its current bankruptcy process, scaling back the number of flights it was offering and aircraft it owned, she said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Trump has taken a keen interest in buying new jets to serve as Air Force One since his first term in the White House, keeping a model of the new aircraft in the Oval Office.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

California laws generally dictate tax rates, but the assessor handles appeals, implements tax breaks and also finds new properties to assess — not just houses but also business holdings, boats and aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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