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Aviation Jargon Buster
A Glossary of aviation acronyms, terms and definitions

Aviation 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Acronym

 

Meaning

VAAC   Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre
VAC   Visual Approach Chart
VAP   Visual Aids Panel (ICAO)
VAR   Magnetic Variation
VASI   Visual Approach Slope Indicator
VAW   Volcanic Ash Warnings
VC   Vereinigung Cockpit (German Air Line Pilots' Association)
VCS   Voice Communications System
VDL VHF   (Very High Frequency) Data Link
VDP   Visual Descent Point
VDR VHF   (Very High Frequency) Digital Radio
VFOP   Visual Flight Rules Operations Panel
VFR   Visual Flight Rules
VFRG   Visual Flight Rules Group
VHF   Very High Frequency
VIVO   Visualisation des Vols Océaniques (situation display & datalink system for the Tahiti Flight Information Region)
VKB KLM   Flight Engineers Association
VLDM   Very low dispersible material
VMP   Vertical Measurement Panel
VNV   Vereniging van Nederlandse Verkeersvliegers (Dutch Air Line Pilots' Association)
VSCF   Variable Speed Constant Frequency
VSSG   Vertical Separation Study Group
VTOL   Vertical Take-Off & Landing

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