air fleet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air fleet
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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How does Iran’s aging air fleet affect its readiness for conflict?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Its military air fleet also largely dates back to before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
Company officials said the weekend’s heavy storms forced service changes that required the repositioning of crew and air fleet to return Southwest to normal operations.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 26, 2022
The country has been seeking to overhaul its ageing air fleet for a while, which up until today includes U.S.-made F-16 and Russian Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 jets.
From Reuters ● Feb. 10, 2022
Most of the Capitol’s air fleet was destroyed in 2 or during the invasion.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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