Wide-Body Aircraft
Definition
A twin-aisle aircraft with a fuselage diameter of 5-6 meters, seating 200-600 passengers. Used for long-haul international flights. Examples: Boeing 777, Airbus A350.
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Narrow-Body Aircraft
A single-aisle aircraft with a fuselage diameter typically 3-4 meters, seating 100-240 passengers. Used for short to medium-haul flights. Examples: Boeing 737, Airbus A320.
Hub Airport
An airport used by an airline as a central connecting point to transfer passengers between flights. Airlines concentrate flights at hubs to offer more connections with fewer direct routes.
International Airport
An airport with customs and immigration facilities that is designated to handle international flights crossing national borders. Must meet specific infrastructure and security requirements.
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