aircraft

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Notably, verified video that emerged from Iran on Friday appeared to show US military helicopters and at least one refuelling aircraft operating over Iran's Khuzestan province.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

On Tuesday, Italy denied US aircraft permission to land as they were en route to the Middle East for combat operations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In addition, many U.S. aircraft are operating from bases in Jordan and Israel while American bombers are flying from Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When the pilots flew to the new airfield in their single-seat Yak-1s, their ground crew had to be transported together in a larger aircraft meant for heavy bombing.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein