aircraft

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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Then, the following day, large “super-scooper” aircraft arrived and were able to drop seawater on remaining hot spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Other Chinese firms on the list include search engine platform Baidu, electric car marker Nio and aircraft manufacturer Comac.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Iran didn’t claim to have downed the helicopter, as it has with other U.S. aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At first I don’t see anything but then a Guardian aircraft becomes visible above me, gold and V-shaped and as big as a jet.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas