aircraft

Definition/Scope: Machine or device capable of atmospheric flight. Types include heavier-than-air (airplane and helicopter) and lighter-than-air (balloon, blimp, dirigible).

Acronym:

A/C
acft

Narrower Terms:

air ambulances
aircraft engines
aircraft markings
airframes
airship
amphibious aircraft
biplanes
commercial aircraft
downed aircraft
flight landing strip
gliders
inactive aircraft inventory
jet aircraft
light aircraft
military aircraft
private planes
research aircraft
rocket planes
rotary wing aircraft
seaplanes
short takeoff aircraft
spaceplanes
supporting aircraft
towed aircraft
towing aircraft
transport aircraft
unit aircraft
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Unmanned Aircraft System

Related Terms:

aircraft industry
aircraft safety
aviation fuels