Glossary of Terms or Abbreviations

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ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System

ACC Area Control Centre

ACCID Accident

ADREP Accident/Incident Reporting System AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service

AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network AIC Aeronautical Information Circular

AIP Aeronautical Information Publication. A publication issued by or with the CAA of a State and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation. (ICAO Ann 15)

AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control. Signifying a system aimed at advance notification based on common effective dates, of circumstances that necessitate significant changes in operating practices, (ICAO Annex 15)

AIS Aeronautical information service. A service established within the defined area of coverage responsible for the provision of aeronautical information/data necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation. (ICAO Ann 15)

A/C Aircraft

AMSL Above Mean Sea Level

AOC Air Operator Certificate

APP Approach Control Office