airplane

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Ian Gregor, a spokesperson for the FAA, said the agency investigates “every report we receive alleging ice fell from an airplane and damaged property.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

On Thursday, the damaged airplane was towed away, and authorities said they were working to reopen the runway where the collision took place "no later than Friday morning".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Earlier this month, a Beechcraft 99 airplane and a helicopter were on converging paths after the plane had been cleared to land at Hollywood Burbank Airport, the FAA said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

For example, its technology might be able to simulate how air flows around an airplane wing, or predict exactly where a metal part will crack under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Anastasia had told him that there would be lots of books at nursery school, but he was afraid that there might not be one with airplane pictures.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry