A Glossary of aviation acronyms, terms and definitionsAviation jargon is sometimes a confusing and frustrating language and full three, four or more letter acronyms which can catch out even the knowledgeable! Sometime the picture is further confused by a single acronym having a number of meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Take for example the acronym IFE, it has several meanings depending on the area of aviation it relates to, it can mean 'In- Flight Emergency', 'In-Flight Entertainment' or 'International Flight Engineers'. Confused? Hopefully you won't be with the Jargon Buster you may be able to successfully navigate the multitude of meanings. The listing is in alphabetical order for easier navigation. We hope it helps. Of course the list is not exhaustive (though have tried to include most things). Please feel free to contact the IFALPA Communications Officer, if you would like to benefit others by adding (or taking away from) this list please contact
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Acronym |
|
Meaning |
| N1 |
|
Gas generator speed |
| N2 |
|
Second stage turbine speed |
| NAAN |
|
North Atlantic ADS-B Network |
| NAAPE |
|
National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (Nigeria) |
| NAPA |
|
Namibia Air Line Pilots' Association |
| NARG |
|
Navigation Aids and Area Navigation Group |
| NAS |
|
National Airspace System |
| NASA |
|
National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| NATO |
|
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation |
| NATS |
|
National Air Traffic Services (UK) |
| NATSPG or NAT/SPG |
|
North Atlantic Systems Planning Group |
| NAV |
|
Navigation |
| NAVSEP or NAV/S |
|
Panel Experts on Navigation and Separation |
| ND |
|
Navigation Display |
| NDA |
|
Next Data Authority |
| NDB |
|
Non Directional radio Beacon |
| NEAN |
|
North European ADS-B Network |
| NEAP |
|
North European CNS/ATM Application Project |
| NEG |
|
Negative, No, No permission, that is not correct |
| NextGen |
|
Next Generation Air Transportation System |
| NF |
|
Norwegian Air Line Pilots Association |
| NFPA |
|
National Fire Protection Association |
| NLA |
|
New Large Aircraft |
| NM |
|
Nautical Miles |
| NMB |
|
National Mediation Board |
| NOSIG |
|
No Significant change |
| NOTAM |
|
Notice to AirMen |
| NP |
|
Propeller speed |
| NPA |
|
Notice of Proposed Amendments |
| NPRM |
|
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (US FAA) |
| NPS |
|
Navigation Performance Scales |
| NSSG |
|
Navigation & Separation Sub-Group |
| NTSB |
|
National Transportation Safety Board |
| NUP |
|
NEAN Update Programme |
| NVG |
|
Night Vision Goggles |
| NZ-ALPA |
|
New Zealand Air Line Pilots Association |
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