aircraft

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That’s roughly a third of American’s fleet of 1,594 planes, including owned and leased aircraft as well as jets operated by its regional carriers.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The war has hammered the global travel sector, resulting in expensive rerouting of aircraft as well as much higher jet fuel costs that are squeezing margins.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

GKN Aerospace, which is based in Britain, makes landing gears, jet engines and other materials for commercial and military aircraft at the Garden Grove facility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

It is not known if Healey was purposely targeted, but the newspaper reported that the flight's path was visible on aircraft tracking websites.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

On one afternoon, there were an incredible seventy aircraft full of media and tourists—in addition to the helicopters and planes the scientists used—circling the mountain.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone