Aircrew

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The personnel responsible for operating an aircraft during a flight
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aircrew
The team of pilots and engineers in charge of flying and navigating the aircraft
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flight crew
The staff responsible for passenger safety and comfort in the cabin
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cabin crew
The pilot in command of the aircraft
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captain
The senior cabin crew member managing service and operations in the cabin
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purser / cabin service manager
The pilot who assists the captain in flying the aircraft
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co-pilot / first officer
A crew member responsible for passenger care and safety during the flight
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flight attendant
The area where pilots control the aircraft
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cockpit / flight deck
The interior part of an aircraft where passengers sit
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cabin
A portable light used in emergencies
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a torch (US flashlight)
Illuminated paths on the floor to guide passengers during an evacuation
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emergency floor lighting
An inflatable boat used for emergency water landings
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a life raft
A safety vest designed to keep a person afloat in water
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a life jacket (vest)
Tools used to extinguish fires on board the aircraft
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firefighting equipment
A device providing oxygen during cabin depressurization
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an oxygen mask
Inflatable slides used for rapid evacuation from the aircraft
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evacuation slides / escape slides
Instructions given to passengers on safety procedures
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safety demonstration
The walkway between rows of seats in the cabin
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aisle
Small bags that passengers bring into the cabin
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hand luggage (US carry-on luggage)
Larger baggage stored in the cargo hold of the aircraft
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main luggage
Storage spaces above passenger seats for hand luggage
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an overhead compartment / locker / bin
Items that pose safety risks when transported by air
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dangerous goods
A device that alerts to the presence of smoke in the cabin
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smoke detector
An unexpected odor that may indicate a problem onboard
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unusual smell
A collection of medical supplies for emergency use
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first aid kit
A posture to protect passengers during an emergency landing
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brace position
A liquid accidentally released in the cabin
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spill / spillage
A document listing all passengers and crew onboard
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a passenger list / manifest
An undercover security officer on board to ensure safety
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a flight / air / sky marshal
A person held against their will during an unlawful act
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a hostage
A person who takes control of an aircraft by force
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a hostage-taker / hijacker
To capture and hold someone by force
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to take sb hostage
To request money in exchange for releasing a hostage
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to demand a ransom of
Actions threatening the safety and security of an aircraft or passengers
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unlawful interference

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