Airport

Airport

A station, usually consisting of buildings, airfields and runways, used to provide a place for aircraft to take off and land as well as to house commercial services for passengers and on-board staff.

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de-icing

Aviation; Airport

The process of removing ice and snow from an aircraft. De-icing often involves the use of liquids, chemicals and heating equipment to ensure safe flight.

dry lease

Aviation; Airport

Renting an aircraft alone for carriage, without crew, ground staff or supporting equipment.

deadstick

Aviation; Airport

When a plane descends with no engine or propeller working or engaged.

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 and ATC for ...