8. On the ground | Exercises and Flashcards

8. On the ground, English for Aviation Exercises and Flashcards

Wordlist for 8. On the ground, English for Aviation

Word	Example
taxiing	The aircraft is taxiing to the runway for takeoff.
pushback	The pushback was delayed due to a technical issue.
ground control	Ground control directed the aircraft to the correct gate.
apron	The aircraft is parked at the apron awaiting clearance.
gate	Passengers will disembark at gate 22.
ramp	The baggage is being unloaded from the ramp.
taxiway	The aircraft is moving along the taxiway to the runway.
aircraft ground power unit	The aircraft is connected to the aircraft ground power unit.
flight deck	The flight deck crew is conducting pre-flight checks.
ground crew	The ground crew is preparing the aircraft for departure.
tow	The aircraft is being towed to the hangar for maintenance.
hangar	The aircraft will be stored in the hangar overnight.
check-in	Passengers should complete check-in before boarding.
baggage claim	Passengers can pick up their luggage at baggage claim carousel 5.
de-icing	The aircraft is undergoing de-icing before takeoff.
fueling	The fueling process is almost complete.
pre-flight inspection	A pre-flight inspection is required before every departure.
boarding	Boarding will begin in 10 minutes at gate 14.
ground handling	The ground handling crew is preparing the aircraft for takeoff.
ramp agent	The ramp agent coordinates baggage handling and aircraft movement.
pushback tractor	The pushback tractor is ready to move the plane from the gate.
cabin crew	The cabin crew is preparing for the flight.
airbridge	Passengers are boarding through the airbridge.
gate agent	The gate agent will announce the boarding process.
ground delay	There is a ground delay due to a backlog of flights.
boarding pass	Please show your boarding pass before entering the gate area.
refuel	The aircraft is being refueled before departure.
maintenance check	The aircraft is undergoing a routine maintenance check.
flight operations	Flight operations are running smoothly today.
emergency evacuation	The emergency evacuation drill was successfully completed.
terminal	Passengers should proceed to terminal B for international flights.
disembark	The passengers will disembark after the aircraft has parked at the gate.
boarding gate	The boarding gate is located on the left side of the terminal.
airport shuttle	An airport shuttle is available to transport passengers to the terminal.
ground support equipment	The ground support equipment is ready for use.
terminal building	The terminal building houses check-in counters and baggage claim.
aircraft servicing	The aircraft servicing team is checking the aircraft systems.
gate hold	The aircraft is in a gate hold due to a delay in the runway.
security screening	Passengers must undergo security screening before entering the gate.
parking position	The aircraft is now in its parking position.
departure lounge	Passengers can relax in the departure lounge before boarding.
ground power unit	The ground power unit has been connected to the aircraft.
check-in counter	Please go to the check-in counter to receive your boarding pass.
security checkpoint	Make sure to reach the security checkpoint before your flight time.
aircraft parking	The aircraft is parked next to the terminal after arrival.
passenger jet bridge	The passenger jet bridge connects the aircraft to the terminal.
ground crew member	The ground crew member will guide the aircraft to the gate.
aircraft towing system	The aircraft towing system is used to move the aircraft on the ground.
lavatory servicing	Lavatory servicing is performed during the ground stop.
cargo handling	The cargo handling team is loading the cargo into the aircraft.