airworthy

American

[air-wur-thee] / ˈɛərˌwɜr ði /

adjective

airworthier, airworthiest

(of an aircraft) meeting established standards for safe flight; equipped and maintained in condition to fly.

airworthy British

/ ˈɛəˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

(of an aircraft) safe to fly

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Other Word Forms

airworthiness noun
unairworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of airworthy

First recorded in 1820–30; air ¹ + -worthy

Example Sentences

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When the aircraft is restored, it will be one of three airworthy Lancasters in the world.

From BBC

The only airworthy helicopter was being used as an air ambulance.

From BBC

But on Monday, an airport official told the BBC that "the aircraft is confirmed to be airworthy".

From BBC

The total number of registered airworthy aircraft has tripled since the 1980s, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

From Los Angeles Times

The company is also accused of falsifying Federal Aviation Administration release certificates, used to show that an aircraft is airworthy.

From Los Angeles Times

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