aircraft

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It deployed two warships, including an aircraft carrier, for relief operations.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The recruitment drive comes after several high-profile incidents involving aircraft and air traffic control.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

A small aircraft carrying two people crashed Thursday afternoon on Catalina Island, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The legislation does not foresee an increase in the size of France's armed forces, which remains at 210,000 active-duty personnel, 225 combat aircraft and 15 first-rate frigates.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Navy planes on the aircraft carrier Essex were ready to go.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin