aircraft

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In 2014 a number of passengers travelling the same route from Southend to Malaga were asked to disembark the aircraft.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The weather can change that balance as the heavier the aircraft, the more gravity pushes it down to Earth and it needs a greater lift to become airborne.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

In this year’s winter period, Lufthansa will cut five aircraft that operate on short- and medium-haul routes across six hubs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Deutsche Lufthansa LHA -1.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle will gradually cut capacity and ground inefficient aircraft to tackle extra costs derived from the Iran war and the impact of strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Crouched in her little canopied compartment in the back of the aircraft, Tonya could see in all directions, and there she was responsible for two machine guns that would protect her crewmates from enemy aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein