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fixed-wing aircraft
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fixed-wing aircraft [ˌfɪkstwɪŋˈɛəkrɑːft] Navión m de ala fija


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The fixed wing aircraft, which has been in service since 1996, would require very significant amounts of money spending to keep it operating reliably for the long-term and its equipment would also require updating.
Cleveland's Chief Constable, Sean Price, says in a report to Monday's meeting of the police authority: "Although a mixture of fixed wing aircraft and helicopter may have been the perceived wisdom in 1996 when the fixed wing aircraft was purchased for the North east Air Support Unit, the fact is helicopter technology has advanced considerably in recent years and the vast majority of consortia and forces are now operating with helicopters.
 
 
 
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