Aircraft
noun
A vehicle that can fly and is used for travel or transportation.
The aircraft took off on time.
Often appears as...
- commercial aircraft
- military aircraft
noun
A military vehicle that can fly and is used for warfare.
The enemy aircraft was shot down.
Often appears as...
- fighter aircraft
- aircraft carrier
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A vehicle that can fly and is used for travel or transportation.
The aircraft took off on time.
Often appears as...
- commercial aircraft
- military aircraft
noun
A military vehicle that can fly and is used for warfare.
The enemy aircraft was shot down.
Often appears as...
- fighter aircraft
- aircraft carrier
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Varying Sizes
Aircraft can range from small planes to large airliners, depending on their use and capacity.
Small private aircraft are often used for individual travel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Powered
Some aircraft, like gliders, don't have engines and rely on wind and thermals to fly.
We watched the gliders silently soaring, marveling at these engineless aircraft.
Pro Tip 3/3General Usage
Use 'aircraft' when referring to any kind of air vehicle in general situations, regardless of the type.
The airport manages a variety of aircraft daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Varying Sizes
Aircraft can range from small planes to large airliners, depending on their use and capacity.
Small private aircraft are often used for individual travel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Powered
Some aircraft, like gliders, don't have engines and rely on wind and thermals to fly.
We watched the gliders silently soaring, marveling at these engineless aircraft.
Pro Tip 3/3General Usage
Use 'aircraft' when referring to any kind of air vehicle in general situations, regardless of the type.
The airport manages a variety of aircraft daily.
Pro Tip 1/3Varying Sizes
Aircraft can range from small planes to large airliners, depending on their use and capacity.
Small private aircraft are often used for individual travel.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Powered
Some aircraft, like gliders, don't have engines and rely on wind and thermals to fly.
We watched the gliders silently soaring, marveling at these engineless aircraft.
Pro Tip 3/3General Usage
Use 'aircraft' when referring to any kind of air vehicle in general situations, regardless of the type.
The airport manages a variety of aircraft daily.
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The infamous and...
As traffic down the trail increased, so did the U.S. bombing. They drove at night or in the early morning to avoid air strikes, and watchmen were ready to warn drivers of enemy aircraft. Villages along the trail organized teams to guarantee traffic flow and to help drivers repair damage caused by air attacks.
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My life as an outsider PIPE...
you can see the book in the corner which represents my obsession with technology based on aircraft you can see the white desk which was the first piece I was lucky enough to design and my interest in the world of women is marked by the dressing-table in the corner that
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The sonic boom problem -...
Aircraft traveling at supersonic speed create a shock wave with a thunder-like noise known as a sonic boom, which can cause distress to people and animals below or even damage buildings. For this reason, scientists around the world have been looking at sonic booms,
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Why are airplanes slower...
is not sufficient to cover these costs. So while military aircraft conduct high speed flights over water and at high altitudes, supersonic commercial flights seemed like a brief and failed experiment. But recent advances may make them feasible again.
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Photos of Africa, taken...
and I came back with a new kind of flying machine. This is me piloting the world's lightest and slowest aircraft. It's called a motorized paraglider. It consists of a backpack motor and a parachute-style wing, and it flies at about 30 miles an hour.
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Meet the dazzling flying...
are affectionately known as machines with a thousand moving parts all conspiring to do you bodily harm. It turns out that decades ago, skilled pilots were able to fly remote-controlled aircraft that had only two moving a propeller and a tail rudder.
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Elon Musk: The future...
where that reflight is relevant. So it's important to appreciate that reusability is only relevant if it is rapid and complete. So like an aircraft or a car, the reusability is rapid and complete.
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Barrington Irving:...
change that perspective for students so now during the flight students are going to be able to do a number of things to support me help me fly and land the aircraft safely by helping with the
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Ants Ingenious Survival...
between them they're making a life raft the ants most precious cargo the eggs and remaining pupae are safely stored on flying ants also board like helicopters on an aircraft carrier
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How does artificial...
Today, artificial intelligence helps doctors diagnose patients, pilots fly commercial aircraft, and city planners predict traffic.
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The infamous and...
As traffic down the trail increased, so did the U.S. bombing. They drove at night or in the early morning to avoid air strikes, and watchmen were ready to warn drivers of enemy aircraft. Villages along the trail organized teams to guarantee traffic flow and to help drivers repair damage caused by air attacks.
Video examples
My life as an outsider PIPE...
you can see the book in the corner which represents my obsession with technology based on aircraft you can see the white desk which was the first piece I was lucky enough to design and my interest in the world of women is marked by the dressing-table in the corner that
Video examples
The sonic boom problem -...
Aircraft traveling at supersonic speed create a shock wave with a thunder-like noise known as a sonic boom, which can cause distress to people and animals below or even damage buildings. For this reason, scientists around the world have been looking at sonic booms,
Video examples
Why are airplanes slower...
is not sufficient to cover these costs. So while military aircraft conduct high speed flights over water and at high altitudes, supersonic commercial flights seemed like a brief and failed experiment. But recent advances may make them feasible again.
Video examples
Photos of Africa, taken...
and I came back with a new kind of flying machine. This is me piloting the world's lightest and slowest aircraft. It's called a motorized paraglider. It consists of a backpack motor and a parachute-style wing, and it flies at about 30 miles an hour.
Video examples
Meet the dazzling flying...
are affectionately known as machines with a thousand moving parts all conspiring to do you bodily harm. It turns out that decades ago, skilled pilots were able to fly remote-controlled aircraft that had only two moving a propeller and a tail rudder.
Video examples
Elon Musk: The future...
where that reflight is relevant. So it's important to appreciate that reusability is only relevant if it is rapid and complete. So like an aircraft or a car, the reusability is rapid and complete.
Video examples
Barrington Irving:...
change that perspective for students so now during the flight students are going to be able to do a number of things to support me help me fly and land the aircraft safely by helping with the
Video examples
Ants Ingenious Survival...
between them they're making a life raft the ants most precious cargo the eggs and remaining pupae are safely stored on flying ants also board like helicopters on an aircraft carrier
Video examples
How does artificial...
Today, artificial intelligence helps doctors diagnose patients, pilots fly commercial aircraft, and city planners predict traffic.
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Oscar Munoz
American Businessman
We're going to teach and broaden sort of the cultural impact of respect and dignity, regardless of where you're sitting. And that's why we've said once you've boarded an aircraft, we're not going to take you off except for safety and security.
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Patrick Labyorteaux
American Actor
Lots of TV shows say that they are like doing a movie every week, but 'JAG' truly was a huge show. Lots of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like being launched off an aircraft carrier and being welcomed by military bases all over California.
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David Mackay
Scottish Aviator
In any aircraft you fly, you always think about what can go wrong, and you plan for it in advance. You always have back-up plans.
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Clive Cussler
American Writer
The truth is ships and aircraft have been vanishing with tragic regularity in every part of the world since they were invented.
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Dorothy Bush Koch
American Author
One of the greatest honors in my life is serving as the sponsor of the new aircraft carrier bearing Dad's name.
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Rick Nielsen
American Musician
Some people design buildings and aircraft carriers and cars - and I designed picks.
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James Dyson
British Designer
Designing aircraft and racing cars is an extremely exciting thing.
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Jared Isaacman
American Businessman
I've been flying high-performance aircraft for a really long time.
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Shannon Walker
When your flying in a jet aircraft, everything goes much faster.
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Jonathan Agnew
English Entertainer
I fly a light aircraft.
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Oscar Munoz
American Businessman
We're going to teach and broaden sort of the cultural impact of respect and dignity, regardless of where you're sitting. And that's why we've said once you've boarded an aircraft, we're not going to take you off except for safety and security.
Quote examples
Patrick Labyorteaux
American Actor
Lots of TV shows say that they are like doing a movie every week, but 'JAG' truly was a huge show. Lots of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like being launched off an aircraft carrier and being welcomed by military bases all over California.
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David Mackay
Scottish Aviator
In any aircraft you fly, you always think about what can go wrong, and you plan for it in advance. You always have back-up plans.
Quote examples
Clive Cussler
American Writer
The truth is ships and aircraft have been vanishing with tragic regularity in every part of the world since they were invented.
Quote examples
Dorothy Bush Koch
American Author
One of the greatest honors in my life is serving as the sponsor of the new aircraft carrier bearing Dad's name.
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Rick Nielsen
American Musician
Some people design buildings and aircraft carriers and cars - and I designed picks.
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James Dyson
British Designer
Designing aircraft and racing cars is an extremely exciting thing.
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Jared Isaacman
American Businessman
I've been flying high-performance aircraft for a really long time.
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Shannon Walker
When your flying in a jet aircraft, everything goes much faster.
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Jonathan Agnew
English Entertainer
I fly a light aircraft.
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