aircraft

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Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

American tanker aircraft helped sustain Israeli operations, and officials from both countries worked closely in planning military actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Military aircraft have been seen flying in and out of the airbase in what experts say is ongoing preparation despite the court order.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

For example, Grandy noted, a drone operator accidentally struck a Super Scooper plane during the Palisades fire, damaging the aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

On a foggy night in England in February 1941, twenty-two British bomber aircraft crashed after returning from a combat mission.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein