aircraft

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The aircraft, marketed with the ULR designation that stands for ultra long-range, is one of 12 ordered by Australian airline Qantas to allow it to carry out non-stop flights between Sydney and London.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Federal safety officials and lawmakers have been at odds over mandating systems enabling pilots to see nearby aircraft.

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

The German ground troops didn’t want to hit their own aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein