A-Z of Aviation Abbreviations

The aviation industry is full of abbreviations. Here are just some of them! How many did you already know?

Abbreviation	Definition
A/C	Aircraft
B/C	Business Class
CCOM	Cabin Crew Operating Manual
DFDRS	Digital Flight Data Recorder System
EASA	European Aviation Safety Agency
FAA	Federal Aviation Administration
GHS	Ground Handling/Servicing
HMI	Human Machine Interface
IATA	International Air Transport Association
JAA	Joint Aviation Authorities
KPI	Key Performance Indicator
L/G	Landing gear
MOE	Maintenance Organisation Exposition
NEO	New Engine Option
OAT	Outside Air Temperature
PF	Pilot Flying
QRH	Quick Reference Handbook
RTO	Rejected Take-Off
SOI	Standard Operating Instructions
TCAS	Traffic Collision Avoidance System
U/S	Unserviceable
VFR	Visual Flight Rules
WBM	Weight and Balance Manual
XNG	Crossing
Y/C	Yankee Class (tourist class)
ZSA	Zonal Safety Analysis

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