test flight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of test flight
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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SpaceX's Starship on Friday sailed through its first test flight since the company went public.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
Investors will be closely watching the next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket, a mission the company may launch on Thursday evening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
SpaceX launched its 12th test flight last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Airbus said Tuesday its A350-1000ULR widebody aircraft capable of flying up to 22 hours non-stop has successfully completed a first test flight.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
If that test flight worked, we’d borrow money somehow and do it a second time, but for an audience of paying spectators.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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