Civil aviation dictionary
Aviation glossary
Terms, abbreviations and procedures explained without unnecessary jargon, with English names and clear definitions.
- Total entries
- 2480
- Terms
- 435
- Abbreviations
- 2045
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- Abbreviationaerodrome traffic zone
ATZ stands for aerodrome traffic zone in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaerodromes, air routes and ground aids
AGA stands for aerodromes, air routes and ground aids in FAA terminology.
- AerodynamicsAerodynamics
The study of airflow and the forces it produces on an aircraft.
- Abbreviationaeronautical
AERO stands for aeronautical in FAA terminology.
- OperationsAERONAUTICAL CHART
A map used in air navigation containing all or part of the following: topographic features, hazards and obstructions, navigation aids, navigation routes, designated airspace, and airports.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Data Link
ADL stands for Aeronautical Data Link in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Decision Making
ADM stands for Aeronautical Decision Making in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical fixed service
AFS stands for aeronautical fixed service in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
An international fixed telecommunications network carrying aviation messages.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Information Circular
AIC stands for Aeronautical Information Circular in FAA terminology.
- OperationsAERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANUAL (AIM)
A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the National Airspace System of the U.S.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Information Production Application
AIPA stands for Aeronautical Information Production Application in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical information publications (In General)
AIP stands for aeronautical information publications (In General) in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical information regulation and control
AIRAC stands for aeronautical information regulation and control in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical information service
AIS stands for aeronautical information service in FAA terminology.
- OperationsAERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (AIS)
A facility in Silver Spring, MD, established by FAA to operate a central aeronautical information service for the collection, validation, and dissemination of aeronautical data in support of the activities of government, industry, and the aviation community.
- Abbreviationaeronautical information specialist
AIS stands for aeronautical information specialist in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Information System
AIS stands for Aeronautical Information System in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical maps and charts
MAP stands for aeronautical maps and charts in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical mobile satellite service
AMSS stands for aeronautical mobile satellite service in FAA terminology.
- Abbreviationaeronautical mobile service
AMS stands for aeronautical mobile service in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical navigation chart small scale (followed by name/title scale)
ANCS stands for Aeronautical navigation chart small scale (followed by name/title scale) in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Quality Assurance Field Office
AQAFO stands for Aeronautical Quality Assurance Field Office in FAA terminology.
- AbbreviationAeronautical Radio, Inc
ARINC stands for Aeronautical Radio, Inc in FAA terminology.