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aircraft

[air-kraft, -krahft] / ˈɛərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /


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"Boeing was negligent, Boeing's aircraft was unsafe, Boeing caused this crash and these deaths," said Shanin Specter, lawyer for the family of Samya Stumo, a 24-year-old American woman killed in the accident.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The aircraft carrier has around 20 Rafale fighter jets and is escorted by several frigates.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In its statement, the health ministry said the doctor, who was in serious condition, was due to be evacuated to the Canary Islands on Tuesday on a hospital aircraft.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Preparing for a war in which every aircraft counts will require breathing new life into these programs and expanding production for aircraft like the F-15EX.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The aircraft following Klava had an even tougher flight.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein