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Yes. Many modern aircraft (and nearly all airliners) have weather RADAR as well as weather-equipped GPS systems to help the pilot avoid areas where lightning is present.
Some aircraft also have lightning detectors which show the pilot where lightning is present.
Additionally, aircraft are also equipped with "static wicks" which are small protrusions from the trailing edge of the wings and tail section. These static wicks bleed off excess static electricity which builds up on the skin of the aircraft due to friction with the atmosphere. Static wicks act to neutralize the electrical charge of the aircraft skin and their primary purpose is to reduce the risk of spark ignition when fueling or electrocution when ground personnel come into contact with the aircraft, but they also help reduce the likelihood of a lightning strike.
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