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Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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fixed based operator (FBO)

Aviation; Airport

A FBO provides a variety of airport services such as maintenance, selling fuel, flight instruction and providing hangar space etc.

freight

Aviation; Airport

When merchandise, goods or products are shipped by rail, air, road, or water.

fuselage

Aviation; Airport

The central body of an airplane that accommodates the crew, passengers and cargo. It is cylindrical in shape and attached with the wings and tail of the plane.

glideslope

Aviation; Airport

Glideslope is the final approach to the runway by an airplane. Transmitted from the ground giving the airplane an exact route into the runway.

horizontal stabiliser

Aviation; Airport

The horizontal stabiliser supports the elevator and provides pitch stability to the aeroplane.

instrument flight rules (IFR)

Aviation; Airport

A set of rules that govern a flight’s procedures usually required in special weather conditions. The pilots do not use visual skills but rather rely on the aeroplane's instruments ...

international ship & port-facility security (ISPS code)

Aviation; Airport

ISPS code is a new, comprehensive security regime that seeks to establish an international framework of co-operation between governments, government agencies and the shipping and ...