airworthy

(of an aircraft) safe to fly

airworthy

Aircraft or equipment complying with regulations prescribed by the competent authority and certified fit for flight. A certificate of airworthiness is issued for aircraft and equipment by an appropriate authority.

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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight operate two of the remaining 12 Hurricanes that are still airworthy.

Legendary trio to mark Battle of Britain

"In order to preserve her in airworthy condition so that she can continue to commemorate those who gave so much for this country, there are strict limitations on the weather conditions she is allowed to fly in."

Lancaster bomber fly-over to mark 75th Dambusters anniversary cancelled; The event would have have marked the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid in the Second World War

Neither condition is airworthy since the damage precludes the aircraft from conforming with its type certificate.

Special Flight Permits: If you need one, it's likely due to an expired annual. The process isn't complicated, but the FAA will have procedures and concerns that must be considered

According to the FAA, the plane was not airworthy during each of its 23 international and domestic flights.

United Airlines Flew An Unsafe Plane 23 Times, FAA Says

Sally B is the last remaining airworthy B-17 in Europe.

Last Flying Fortress in Mersey air show debut; US BOMBER TO MAKE UP FOR LOSS OF RED ARROWS

I pledge to never undertake or approve work that I feel is beyond the limits of my knowledge, nor will I allow an unqualified person to persuade me to approve aircraft or equipment as airworthy against my better judgment.

Aviation mechanic's creed

And by the time the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft was made airworthy, the rest and duty time restrictions of the crew came into force, leading to further delay," an Air India official said.

Air India flight to Chicago delayed by 18 hrs due to technical glitch

The post Crashed Russian jet deemed airworthy by Irish regulators in May appeared first on Cyprus Mail .

Crashed Russian jet deemed airworthy by Irish regulators in May

Avro Vulcan XH558 The Spirit Of Great Britain is the only airworthy example of the 134 Avro Vulcan jet powered delta winged strategic nuclear bomber aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force during the Cold War.

Vulcan XH558 plane is on the way across Newcastle and the North East; Look to the skies to catch a glimpse of the Cold War bomber as it flies over County Durham, Newcastle and Northumberland

"The basics of the job is getting the airplane ready and airworthy for the crews, presenting them a good airplane so they can complete their mission, no matter what that mission is," said Tech.

Ground crews keep firefighting aircraft safe and ready to fly

The Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk1A P9374 is one of only two in the world restored to their original specifications and still airworthy.

Restored to former glories..

HOPES of the only two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers from the Second World War flying together at an air show have been dashed.