Glossary of Terms or Abbreviations

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ACCI:D Accident

ADREP: Accident/Incident Reporting System

AFIS: Aerodrome Flight Information Service

AFTN: Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

AIC: Aeronautical Information Circular

AIP: Aeronautical Information Publication

AIS: Aeronautical Information Service

A/C: Aircraft

AME: Aeromedical Examiner

AOC: Air Operator Certificate

ARO: Air Traffic Services Reporting Office

ATC: Air Traffic Control

ATS: Air Traffic Service

CAA: Civil Aviation Authority

CAR: Civil Aviation Regulation

DAMP: Drugs and Alcohol Management Plan

FIC: Flight Information Centre

FIS: Flight Information Service

GM: Guidance Material

IATA: International Air Transport Association

ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation

INCID: Incident

MRO: Medical Review Officer

NOTAM: Notice to Airmen

NPA: Notice of Proposed Amendment

OTSB: Oman Transport Safety Bureau

SAME: Senior Aeromedical Examiner

SINCID: Serious Incident

SSAA: Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities

TL: Technical Lead

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