Meaning & use
Aircrew
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The team of people who operate and staff an aircraft, including pilots, navigators, and flight attendants.
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The aircrew completed their pre-flight checks before boarding began.
All members of the aircrew are trained in emergency evacuation procedures.
A note on using this word
A compound of 'air' and 'crew', commonly used in both military and commercial aviation contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
flight crew
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