aircraft

Example Sentences

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It said British jets "did not enter Ukrainian airspace", and "no drones were shot down by the aircraft, because the drones did not breach Romanian airspace".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Residents have previously told the BBC the noise of the aircraft is so loud it sometimes makes their houses shake.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Mr. Bessent’s prescription is a mix of targeted regulation—controlling advanced chip exports, certifying systems in a manner akin to aircraft safety—and a lighter touch that avoids stifling innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Aridge, a company subsidiary, has previously said that it’s in the process of producing a “land aircraft carrier” — a modular package containing a four-seat, six-wheeled EV and an aircraft that’s stored in the car.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

At first, these women were restricted to flying obsolete training aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein