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airplane

[air-playn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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“The airplane was seen to have entered a very powerful, isolated thunderstorm that was high as to where that airplane was flying,” said Jeff Guzzetti, a former top U.S. aircraft accident investigator.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

The distinguishing features of the Qatari airplane are its size, comfort, and the luxury of its interior furnishings, points Trump has gushed over.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2026

Feel how an airplane feels as it hurtles through windy skies at top speed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Our flight test team ran a disciplined, methodical campaign to validate every system," said Chris Payne, general manager for 737 airplane development programs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

He loudly closed their copy of the paper airplane book.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

“Routes are everywhere, on the water, in the mountains, carried on airplanes, in boats of all kinds,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

It’s not just about attracting casual fans to watch the icon whose face adorns everything from airplanes to skin care products.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

The kinds of actuators currently made at scale in the U.S. are designed for airplanes or cars, experts say.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Soybean oil becomes biodiesel and aviation fuel, powering school buses and commercial airplanes.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

There weren’t even any airplanes taking off and landing at the airport just south of them.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz


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