What is another word for aircraft?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əkɹaft] (IPA) 
Aircraft is a term widely used to refer to any vehicle that flies in the air, such as airplanes, helicopters, gliders, and drones. While aircraft is the most commonly used word, there are various synonyms that can be used interchangeably. For instance, aeroplane, aero craft, Flying machine, Airship, flying device, flying vehicle, air vessel, and flying equipment are all synonyms that mean the same as aircraft. Regardless of the word used, the primary purpose of these machines is to transport people, goods, or complete tasks that cannot be done on the ground. In short, all these terms refer to a machine that flies in the air.
