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Air and Maritime Transport - Air Transport

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aerodynamics

the study of the behavior of air as it interacts with solid objects, particularly the flow of air around and through objects, and the effects of this interaction on the objects

Ex: Aerodynamics is essential in designing efficient aircraft wings, optimizing their shape for lift and minimizing drag during flight. 
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aeronautical
aeronautical
[Adjective]

relating to the science, design, or operation of aircraft

Ex: She enrolled in an aeronautical engineering program at the university. 
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aeronautics

the science and practice of designing, building, and operating aircraft, including airplanes and spacecraft

Ex: Aeronautics engineers work to improve fuel efficiency in aircraft engines. 
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aerospace
aerospace
[noun]

the sector of technology and industry focused on aircraft, spacecraft, and their associated systems

Ex: He works in the aerospace industry designing new jets. 
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aircraft
aircraft
[noun]

any flying vehicle

Ex: The aircraft soared gracefully through the sky, leaving behind a trail of white vapor. 
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airliner
airliner
[noun]

a large aircraft for transporting passengers

Ex: The airliner took off smoothly from the runway, beginning its journey across the Atlantic. 
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airplane
airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I always feel excited when the airplane takes off. 
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airship
airship
[noun]

a steerable self-propelled aircraft

Ex: The airship drifted silently above the stadium during the championship game. 
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aviation
aviation
[noun]

the process of flying an aircraft

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biplane
biplane
[noun]

old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other

Ex: The vintage biplane performed loop-the-loops at the air show. 
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contrail
contrail
[noun]

a visible line of condensed water vapor trailing from an aircraft in flight

Ex: The contrail stretched across the sky for miles behind the passing jet. 
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copter
copter
[noun]

a rotor-driven aircraft with overhead blades, commonly called a helicopter

Ex: Hop in the copter, we're gonna be late for the gig. 
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drone
drone
[noun]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

Ex: The photographer used a drone to capture stunning aerial shots of the landscape. 
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flying boat

a large seaplane that floats with its fuselage in the water rather than on pontoons

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glider
glider
[noun]

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

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hang glider

a light, non-motorized glider aircraft designed for foot-launched flight

Ex: The adventurer launched his hang glider from the cliff, soaring high above the valley. 
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helicopter

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: The helicopter blades spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff. 
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hot-air balloon

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

Ex: They enjoyed a scenic ride in a hot-air balloon over the countryside. 
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jet
jet
[noun]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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jetliner
jetliner
[noun]

a large jet aircraft designed for transporting passengers on commercial routes

Ex: The jetliner carried over three hundred passengers on the transatlantic flight. 
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jumbo
jumbo
[noun]

a very large aircraft, typically a wide-body jet capable of carrying hundreds of passengers

Ex: We're flying out on a jumbo tomorrow morning, aisle seats this time. 
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jumbo jet
jumbo jet
[noun]

a very large plane capable of carrying hundreds of passengers, particularly a Boeing 747

Ex: The jumbo jet taxied to the runway, ready for its transcontinental journey across the Pacific. 
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light aircraft

a small airplane with seating for roughly six people or fewer

Ex: The pilot flew the light aircraft over the countryside at low altitude. 
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microlight

a very small, lightweight aircraft designed for one or two people, used mostly for recreational flying

Ex: He bought a microlight last year and learned to fly it. 
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plane
plane
[noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The plane soared gracefully through the clouds. 
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seaplane
seaplane
[noun]

an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water

Ex: The seaplane glided smoothly onto the lake's surface. 
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ski-plane
ski-plane
[noun]

an aircraft fitted with skis in place of wheels for landing and taking off on snow or ice

Ex: The ski-plane touched down smoothly on the frozen lake. 
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monoplane
monoplane
[noun]

an airplane with a single wing

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cargo plane

a large aircraft designed to carry goods instead of passengers

Ex: The cargo plane delivered medical supplies to the island. 
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