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Aviation abbreviation

# present position

PPSN

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of present position

PPSN stands for present position in FAA terminology.

### More about present position

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists present position with the abbreviation PPSN.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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