aircraft

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The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is one of 12 ordered by Australian airline Qantas to allow it to carry out non-stop flights between Sydney and London.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The analysts estimate that the airline’s owned aircraft are worth around 6.5 pounds per share, which is significantly higher than the current share price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Military aircraft have been seen flying in and out of the airbase in what experts say is ongoing preparation despite the court order.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For example, Grandy noted, a drone operator accidentally struck a Super Scooper plane during the Palisades fire, damaging the aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Called the Red Baron because his plane was painted red, he brought down eighty Allied aircraft before his luck ran out and he himself was shot down and killed.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman