aircrew

or air crew

[ air-kroo ]

/ ˈɛərˌkru /

noun

U.S. Air Force. the crew of an aircraft.

Nearby words

Origin of aircrew

First recorded in 1920–25; air¹ + crew¹

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Examples from the Web for aircrew

The Malaysian authorities are doing the opposite: impugning the aircrew without any tangible evidence.
The Baseless Rush to Blame the Pilots of Flight 370|Clive Irving|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Browne notes that about 90% of the prisoners of war held by North Vietnam were downed pilots and aircrew.
The Truth About Women in Combat|David Frum|March 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In leaving the aircraft, the aircrew who handle deplaning normally leave first, followed by passengers in order of seniority.
The Armed Forces Officer|U. S. Department of Defense

British Dictionary definitions for aircrew

aircrew

/ (ˈɛəˌkruː) /

noun

(sometimes functioning as plural) the crew of an aircraft

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