aircraft proximity hazard
/e.krɑft pr.ks.m.ti hz.d/ noun
same as airprox aircraft stability /e.krɑft st.
b.l.ti/ noun the tendency of an aircraft to return to its original attitude after being deflected
aircrew /e.kru/ noun the pilot, nav-igator and other crew members of an aircraft

air cushion vehicle /e. kυ.(.)n
vi.k(.)l/ noun same as hovercraft air data computer /e. de.t. k.m pjut./ noun an electronic device which provides information such as air temperature, airspeed and static pres-sure. Abbreviation ADC
air density /e. dens.ti/ noun the
density of the atmosphere airfield /e.fild/ noun an area of land given over to runways, taxiways and aprons . When the pressure setting on the altimeter is set to 1013.25 millibars, the pressure altitude of the airfield is known as QNE.
air filter /e. f.lt./ noun a device to filter solid particles out of the air in engine and ventilation systems
airflow /e.fl.υ/ noun 1. the move-ment of air over the aircraft as it travels through the atmosphere 2. a current of air flowing through or past an object or body . The compressor must provide an adequate airflow through the engine.
airfoil /e.rf..l/ noun US same as
aerofoil airframe /e.fre.m/ noun the body of the aircraft without the engines, instru-ments and internal fittings . The air-frame has to be built to very specific requirements.

airframe icing /e.fre.m a.s../
noun ice that forms on the aircraft struc-ture as opposed to on components such as carburettors
air gap /e. p/ noun a space between two things . air gap type spark plug a spark plug with a space between the electrodes, across which the spark jumps
air intake /e. .nte.k/ noun the front
part of a jet engine where air enters air lane /e. le.n/ noun a regular route that aeroplanes fly along
airline /e.la.n/ noun a company which manages air transport services for passengers or goods . Which airline is she working for, Air France or Air Canada? . Most airlines do not allow passengers to smoke during flight.
airliner /e.la.n./ noun an aeroplane designed to carry large numbers of pas-sengers . Concorde is the world’s fast-est airliner.
airline representative /e.la.n repr.zent.t.v/ noun a person who acts on behalf of an airline, or a person who works for an airline . Passengers should assemble in the departure lounge where an airline representative will meet them.
airline security area /e.la.n s. kjυ.r.ti e.ri./ noun an area in which measures are taken by an airline to ensure the safety of people and property

Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence /e.la.n trnsp.t pa.l.ts
la.s(.)ns/ noun the licence that a per-son must have to be the pilot-in-com-mand or co-pilot of a public transport aircraft. Abbreviation ATPL
airman /e.m.n/ noun a person who
is a member of a country’s Air Force airmanship /e.m.n..p/ noun all-round skill in piloting an aircraft which includes academic knowledge, com-mon sense, quick reactions, awareness, experience, consideration for other peo-ple and property . Keeping a careful lookout for other aircraft in the circuit is good airmanship.