Glossary
Aircraft Types
Freighter Aircraft
Definition
An aircraft designed or converted specifically for carrying cargo instead of passengers. Features a large cargo door and reinforced floor. Examples: Boeing 747F, 777F.
Related Terms
Wide-Body Aircraft
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.
Apron
The paved area at an airport where aircraft are parked, loaded, unloaded, refueled, and boarded. Also called the ramp, it connects to taxiways and terminal gates.
Turnaround
The time an aircraft spends at the gate between arriving from one flight and departing for the next. Includes deplaning, cleaning, refueling, catering, and boarding.