21.   Bombardier claimed it is the first aircraft manufacturer to offer fractional ownership of business jets.

22.   Eclipse is building its first aircraft and hopes to begin flight testing by the end of summer.

23.   India is also developing an advanced version of the Light Combat Aircraft, a stealthy fighter which would be the first multi-role aircraft of its kind in the region.

24.   It was the first American aircraft taken down by enemy fire in the war, after accidental crashes of other craft since the anti-terror campaign opened in October.

25.   It was the first American aircraft taken down by enemy fire in the war and the largest death toll from one incident caused by enemy fire.

26.   It was the first American aircraft taken down by enemy fire in the war, following accidental crashes of other craft since the anti-terror campaign opened in October.

27.   It would be the first American aircraft taken down by enemy fire in the five-month war, following accidental crashes of other aircraft.

28.   It would be the first American aircraft taken down by enemy fire in the war, following accidental crashes of other craft since the anti-terror campaign opened in October.

29.   It was the first aircraft accident of the year.

30.   Meanwhile, India is also developing an indigenous engine for the LCA, which would be the first supersonic aircraft built in India.