flight deck
noun
1
: the uppermost complete deck of an aircraft carrier
2
: the forward compartment in some airplanes
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Some of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers seem convinced that adding new technologies and increasing automation will allow airlines to reduce the number of pilots on the flight deck.
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Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
The present-day Kaga completed its modifications in March following two years of work, including the application of heat-resistant coating to its flight deck to support the operation of the F-35B Lightning II, a stealth fighter jet capable of short takeoff and vertical landing.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Dubbed Type 076, its flight deck spans approximately 260 meters (853 feet) by 52 meters (170 feet), which is over 13,500 square meters – nearly the area of three US football fields, the think tank said in its satellite imagery analysis.
—Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The map has multiple viewing options, where users can see the duration of the flight left, where the airplane currently is flying and even a virtual view of what is happening from the flight deck window.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jason Ambrosi, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
The present-day Kaga completed its modifications in March following two years of work, including the application of heat-resistant coating to its flight deck to support the operation of the F-35B Lightning II, a stealth fighter jet capable of short takeoff and vertical landing.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Dubbed Type 076, its flight deck spans approximately 260 meters (853 feet) by 52 meters (170 feet), which is over 13,500 square meters – nearly the area of three US football fields, the think tank said in its satellite imagery analysis.
—Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
The map has multiple viewing options, where users can see the duration of the flight left, where the airplane currently is flying and even a virtual view of what is happening from the flight deck window.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Flight deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20deck. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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