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airplane

[air-playn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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"The pilots remain in control of the airplane," Bedford said of the new software defect.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration told airplane passengers to check its website for travel updates, telling AFP there is "always a chance for restrictions depending on the weather."

From Barron's ● Sep. 25, 2026

Not long after, the airplane experienced a complete loss of engine power.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

But after landing safely, I think I’ll start keeping my life on airplane mode a little longer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

And when Halmoni comes, I will ask her if she liked the bus that is called an airplane.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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

The loss of both circuits impeded controllers’ ability to communicate with airplanes, prompting the FAA to expand the ground stop to New York’s other two major airports, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

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

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Earlier in the day they’d seen a few airplanes flying ahead.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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