Posted on May 1st, 2025
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) – JetOptions Glossary The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for setting global aviation standards and promoting the safe and orderly development of international civil air transport. Established in 1944 under the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the “Chicago Convention”), ICAO plays…
Posted on May 1st, 2025
Location Identifier – JetOptions Aviation Glossary A location identifier is a symbolic code representing the name and geographic location of an airport, navigation aid (NAVAID), weather station, or other aviation facility. These identifiers are used in aviation operations for air traffic control (ATC), flight planning, telecommunications, computer systems, and weather reporting worldwide. Location identifiers can…
Posted on May 1st, 2025
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – JetOptions Glossary The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the national aviation authority of the United States. As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FAA regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the country. From air traffic management to aircraft certification, pilot licensing, and airport infrastructure, the…
Posted on May 1st, 2025
Runway – Aviation Glossary | JetOptions Private Jets A runway is a defined rectangular surface at an aerodrome prepared and designated for aircraft landings and takeoffs. According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a runway can be made from natural or manufactured materials. It must meet strict surface, length, and safety criteria to support the airport’s…
Posted on February 3rd, 2025
What Is an Aircraft? An aircraft is any vehicle capable of flying through the atmosphere by generating lift. Aircraft achieve flight by counteracting the force of gravity using either static lift—such as with balloons or airships—or dynamic lift, which is generated through the movement of air over aerodynamic surfaces like wings. In some cases, thrust…
Posted on February 14th, 2019
Contact: Dan Hubbard, (202) 783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org Washington, DC, March 13, 2013 – As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prepares to finalize a plan for closing nearly 170 air traffic control towers and other facilities, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen yesterday wrote the FAA to outline the business aviation community’s significant…
