takeoff

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Ready for takeoff — Air New Zealand’s economy sleep pods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The bright orange suits are worn during takeoff and re-entry, but also emergency situations, such as cabin depressurization.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It was working on electric takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft through its Jaunt Air Mobility subsidiary.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Some soldiers jumped from the plane as it went down in the country’s southern jungle after takeoff, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The next few minutes were second only to takeoff in terms of potential for disaster.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin