airworthiness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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He said: "It is plainly arguable that airworthiness caused the crash; indeed, arguable that the HC-2 should not have been flying at all."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
This stage focuses on proving the aircraft's performance and airworthiness.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
In their statement, they cited "a shortage of qualified personnel, ineffective oversight processes in flight operations and airworthiness, and non-compliance with international safety standards".
From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025
FAA inspectors will remain involved in issuing so-called airworthiness certificates, which are required for each aircraft to be able to fly with passengers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2025
Which it does, losing all its airworthiness in one hot second and plummeting like a house.
From Shadow of the Mothaship by Doctorow, Cory
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