Airworthier: meaning, definitions and examples

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airworthier

 

[ ɛrˈwɜːrðiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

aerial standards

Airworthier refers to the quality of being fit or suitable for flight. It is often used in aviation to describe aircraft that meet safety and operational standards for flying, thus ensuring they are reliable and secure for passengers and cargo.

Synonyms

flyable, operational, suitable

Examples of usage

  • The newly designed aircraft is deemed airworthier than its predecessor.
  • Before a flight, each plane must be assessed to confirm it is airworthier.
  • Regular maintenance ensures the fleet remains airworthier.
  • With recent upgrades, the older models are now considered airworthier.

Translations

Translations of the word "airworthier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais adequado para voar

🇮🇳 उड़ान के लिए अधिक योग्य

🇩🇪 flugtauglicher

🇮🇩 lebih layak terbang

🇺🇦 більш придатний для польоту

🇵🇱 bardziej odpowiedni do latania

🇯🇵 飛行により適した

🇫🇷 plus apte à voler

🇪🇸 más apto para volar

🇹🇷 uçuşa daha uygun

🇰🇷 비행에 더 적합한

🇸🇦 أكثر ملاءمة للطيران

🇨🇿 více vhodný pro létání

🇸🇰 viac spôsobilý na lietanie

🇨🇳 更适合飞行

🇸🇮 bolj primeren za letenje

🇮🇸 meira flughæf

🇰🇿 ұшуға лайықтырақ

🇬🇪 მეტი შესაბამისობა ფრენისათვის

🇦🇿 uçuş üçün daha uyğun

🇲🇽 más apto para volar

Etymology

The term 'airworthy' is derived from a combination of 'air' and 'worthy,' where 'air' pertains to the atmosphere or the realm of flight, and 'worthy' originates from the Old English 'wyrðe,' meaning deserving or suitable. The use of 'airworthy' became prominent in the early 20th century during the development of aviation. As aviation technology advanced, the need for defined standards of safety and operational capability became crucial, leading to the formalization of the term. The suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative state, enhancing the original term to imply a higher standard or enhanced quality for flight capabilities. This evolution reflects the critical importance of safety in aviation and the ongoing developments in aircraft technology.