aircraft synonyms:
noun
old use flying-machine.
aeroplane, airliner, airship, balloon, biplane, bomber, delta-wing, dirigible, fighter, flying boat, glider, gunship, hang-glider, helicopter, jet, jumbo, jump-jet, micro night, monoplane, plane, seaplane, turboprop.
Example:
Essex Fire Service said its firefighters reported that the aircraft – which had landed in an arable field – was alight when they arrived. The fire was extinguished by 12:49.