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أداء الاتصالات المطلوب 240

A globally standardized measure for communications capability, latency, and integrity in airspace—‘240’ indicates message transaction time ≤240 seconds (ICAO Doc 9869).

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أداة تباعد حركة المرور الجوية

A controller support system that calculates optimal spacing between arriving and departing aircraft to maximize runway efficiency and safety (FAA NextGen, SESAR).

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أمان طبقة النقل في الطيران

The use of cryptographic protocols (TLS/SSL) to protect avionics network data in transit from unauthorized access or tampering (ICAO Doc 10117, EASA AMC 20-42).

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أمن شبكة الطائرة

Protection of aircraft networks from unauthorized access, cyberattacks, and data breaches, ensuring the integrity of onboard systems (EASA, ICAO Doc 10117).

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إجراءات ضعف الرؤية

Aerodrome ground-movement and approach rules activated whenever reported runway visual range falls below published minima.

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إدارة الطاقة

Pilot technique balancing airspeed and altitude by trading potential and kinetic energy for efficient trajectory control.

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إدارة المعلومات على مستوى النظام

A global aviation data-sharing infrastructure standardizing information exchange among ATM stakeholders, improving situational awareness and efficiency (ICAO Doc 10039).

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إدارة مخاطر الإرهاق

A systematic approach by operators to monitor and manage crew fatigue risk, including procedures, training, and reporting, in compliance with ICAO and EASA regulations (ICAO Doc 9966).

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إشعار رقمي للطيران

A machine-readable NOTAM provided in digital format for direct integration into flight planning, EFBs, and avionics systems, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of aeronautical information (ICAO Doc 10066).

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إعفاء قائمة الحد الأدنى للمعدات

The operational allowance permitting dispatch or continued operation of an aircraft with certain inoperative items, as listed in the approved Minimum Equipment List (ICAO Doc 9760, MEL Policy).

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إقلاع بدفع مخفّض

Take-off using less than maximum rated thrust by performance calculation, saving engine life and fuel.

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إقلاع مرفوض بسرعة منخفضة

A rejected take-off initiated at a speed below V1 due to abnormal indications, system failure, or runway hazard (ICAO Doc 4444, FAA AIM 4‑3‑10).

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إيثرنت مزدوج كامل التبديل للإلكترونيات الجوية

A deterministic, high-speed, full-duplex switched Ethernet network designed specifically for critical avionics systems, providing reliable, low-latency data exchange between aircraft systems (ARINC 664, Part 7).

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اتصال النطاق C من الجيل الخامس

A communications system using 5G cellular technology in the C-band spectrum for high-speed, low-latency data transfer to and from aircraft (ICAO GANP, SESAR).

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اتصالات الأقمار الصناعية بحزمة L

Satellite-based communication for aircraft using L-band frequencies (1–2 GHz), supporting global voice and data links (ICAO Doc 9869, ARINC 741).

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اتصالات البيانات

Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

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اتصالات رابط البيانات بين المراقب والطيار

A digital communication system that enables the exchange of messages between air traffic controllers and pilots via data link, used primarily in oceanic, remote, and high-density airspace for clearances, instructions, and reports. (ICAO Doc 4444, GOLD)

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اتصالات رابط البيانات بين المراقب والطيار

A digital communication system enabling direct message exchange between air traffic controllers and pilots via data link, primarily used in oceanic, remote, and high-density airspace for clearances, instructions, and reports (ICAO Doc 4444, GOLD).

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اقتراب نظام الهبوط الآلي الفئة الثانية

Precision approach using ILS equipment with decision height not lower than 100 ft and RVR not less than 300 m.

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اقتراب نظام الهبوط الآلي الفئة ثلاثة أ

ILS precision approach with decision height below 100 ft and RVR not less than 200 m; autopilot or HUD guidance required.

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اقتراب نظام الهبوط الآلي الفئة ثلاثة ب

ILS precision autoland with no decision height or below 50 ft and RVR as low as 75 m, requiring fail-operational capability.

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اقتراب يتطلب أداء ملاحة وترخيصًا خاصًا

A specific approach procedure requiring both Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and explicit operational authorisation, used in airspace or at airports with demanding performance and monitoring requirements (ICAO Doc 9613).

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البث التلقائي للمراقبة المعتمدة - الإرسال

A surveillance technology in which an aircraft automatically broadcasts its position, velocity, and identification derived from GNSS, used by ATC and other aircraft (ICAO Annex 10, Doc 4444).

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البث التلقائي للمراقبة المعتمدة - الاستقبال

A surveillance function enabling an aircraft to receive and display ADS-B broadcasts from other aircraft, increasing situational awareness (ICAO Annex 10, FAA AIM).

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الصيانة التنبؤية

A maintenance approach using data analytics, sensors, and machine learning to predict equipment failures and schedule repairs before faults occur (ICAO Doc 10140, FAA).

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الفئة الثالثة بتفويض خاص

A precision instrument approach and landing operation with the lowest decision heights and runway visual range (RVR), requiring special authorisation, specific aircraft and crew certification, and strict adherence to Category III minima (ICAO Doc 9365).

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الفئة الثانية بتفويض خاص

A precision approach and landing operation using Category II minima that requires special authorisation by the state of the operator and additional operational, equipment, and crew qualifications (ICAO Doc 9365, PANS-OPS Vol I).

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الفصل القائم على الوقت

A separation technique in which aircraft are spaced by time intervals instead of distance to maximize runway throughput, especially in strong headwind conditions (ICAO Doc 4444, SESAR).

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المسار الأولي رباعي الأبعاد

The first shared, predicted trajectory of an aircraft, including latitude, longitude, altitude, and time, used in Trajectory-Based Operations for collaborative airspace management (ICAO Doc 9971).

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المسار رباعي الأبعاد

A predicted or managed aircraft flight path defined by latitude, longitude, altitude, and time—core to Trajectory-Based Operations (ICAO Doc 9971).

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الملاحة القائمة على الأداء

A framework for area navigation based on required performance standards for accuracy, integrity, and functionality (ICAO Doc 9613).

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النطاق العريض جو-أرض الجيل الرابع

A broadband communication system using 4G/LTE technology to provide high-speed data links between aircraft and ground stations (ICAO GANP, SESAR).

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انتحال نظام الملاحة عبر الأقمار الصناعية العالمي

A deliberate electronic attack that manipulates GNSS signals to provide false position or timing data to aircraft, endangering navigation and surveillance integrity (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2020-07).

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بحث إدارة الحركة الجوية للسماء الأوروبية الموحدة

A pan-European collaborative project (SESAR) for research and development of next-generation air traffic management, standardizing procedures and technology across Europe (EU ATM Master Plan, ICAO).

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تحليلات البيانات الضخمة

The use of advanced computing techniques to analyze vast amounts of operational data, supporting safety, efficiency, and predictive maintenance in aviation (ICAO Doc 10140).

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تداخل نظام الملاحة عبر الأقمار الصناعية العالمي

Any deliberate or accidental disruption of GNSS signals affecting navigation and surveillance for aircraft, including jamming and signal loss (ICAO Annex 10, EASA SIB 2019-08R1).

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تدقيق سلامة العمليات الخطية

An observational safety program in which trained auditors monitor routine flight operations to identify threats and errors and recommend safety improvements (ICAO Doc 9803, FAA).

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تزويد الطاقة عبر الإيثرنت في الطيران

A system that delivers both power and data over Ethernet cables to avionics equipment, reducing wiring complexity and enabling flexible installations (ARINC 429, ARINC 664).

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تسلسل نقطة الاندماج

A terminal arrival procedure in which aircraft from different routes are directed to a predefined merge point and sequenced for final approach (ICAO Doc 9931, FAA NextGen).

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تشديد الأمن السيبراني

The process of applying security measures to reduce cyberattack risk on aircraft systems and networks (EASA, ICAO Doc 10117).

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حالة المراقبة المركزية الإلكترونية للطائرة

A system status or advisory displayed on the Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) system, indicating real-time aircraft systems information, warnings, or required actions for pilots (Airbus FCOM, ICAO).

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حالة نظام الهبوط

Cockpit annunciation indicating availability and health of localizer, glide-slope and autoland monitoring channels.

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حقيبة الطيران الإلكترونية الفئة الأولى

A portable, non-mounted device (typically a commercial tablet or laptop) used for flight planning, charts, and manuals, not connected to aircraft data or power (FAA AC 120-76D).

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حقيبة الطيران الإلكترونية الفئة الثالثة

A permanently installed EFB system fully integrated with aircraft power and data, certified as part of aircraft avionics (FAA AC 120-76D, EASA AMC 20-25).

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حقيبة الطيران الإلكترونية الفئة الثانية

A portable EFB device that may be temporarily connected to aircraft power/data during flight but is stowed after use (FAA AC 120-76D).

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حماية Alpha-Floor

Autothrust safeguard that commands maximum thrust if angle-of-attack approaches stall, preventing loss of lift.

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حماية Beta-Target

Flight-laws function holding safe sideslip target during engine-out or crosswind approach to maintain directional control.

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خدمة التراكب الملاحي الأوروبية الثابتة بالنسبة للأرض

The European SBAS providing GNSS augmentation for safety-critical aviation operations, enabling APV and LPV approaches across Europe (ICAO Doc 9849, EASA AMC 20-28).

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خدمة معلومات المحطة الطرفية الرقمية التلقائية

A system that provides pre-recorded, digital, real-time airport and weather information to pilots automatically (ICAO Doc 4444, FAA AIM 4‑1‑13).

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خطة الطيران الإلكترونية

A digitally filed and managed flight plan, submitted electronically to ATC, airlines, and relevant authorities, allowing automated processing, distribution, and amendment (ICAO Doc 4444, FAA AIM).

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درجة حرارة مفترضة مرنة

Artificially higher temperature entered in FMS to calculate reduced-thrust take-off setting (flex) within performance limits.

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دفع مخفّض دائم

Engine rated for lower maximum take-off thrust than certification limit, permanently reducing stress and maintenance costs.

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رابط بيانات التردد العالي

A long-range communication system enabling digital message exchange between aircraft and ground stations via high-frequency (HF) radio bands, often used for ATC datalink in oceanic and remote airspace (ICAO Doc 10037).

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رسالة رابط البيانات الصاعدة بين المراقب والطيار

A digital message sent from ATC to the flight deck over the Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) system, including clearances, instructions, or information (ICAO GOLD).

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رسالة نظام مؤشر المحرك وتنبيه الطاقم

A visual and/or aural alert generated by the Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS or ECAM) to inform pilots of engine status, malfunctions, or required actions according to the system logic (ICAO, FAA AC 25-11A).

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شاشة عرض أمامية

Transparent cockpit display showing critical flight data within the pilot’s forward field of view, reducing the need to look down at instruments.

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شبكة إيثرنت للأفيونكس

A high-speed, deterministic digital data network based on Ethernet technology, used to interconnect avionics systems on modern aircraft (ARINC 664, AFDX).

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شبكة الواي فاي لجسر القيادة

A secure Wi-Fi network within the cockpit for connecting Electronic Flight Bags, avionics, or crew devices, isolated from passenger cabin networks (FAA, EASA AMC 20-25).

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شبكة بيانات الطائرات ARINC 664

ARINC 664, also known as AFDX, is a deterministic Ethernet network protocol for reliable, high-speed data communications between avionics subsystems on aircraft.

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ضمان جودة عمليات الطيران

A program for analyzing digital flight data to identify, assess, and mitigate operational safety risks, supporting proactive safety management (ICAO Doc 10000, FAA AC 120-82).

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عقد المراقبة المعتمدة التلقائية

A formal agreement, electronically established between an aircraft and ATC ground station, specifying when position, intent, and status reports are automatically transmitted via ADS-C (ICAO Doc 4444, GOLD).

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عكس استشارة قرار نظام تنبيه المرور وتجنب التصادم

An updated TCAS alert that instructs the flight crew to reverse a previously issued vertical avoidance maneuver due to a change in conflicting traffic behavior (ICAO Doc 9863, FAA AIM).

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عمليات قائمة على المسار

A concept where aircraft operations are planned, managed, and executed based on a shared, predicted four-dimensional trajectory, enhancing airspace capacity and efficiency (ICAO Doc 9971).

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عملية إقلاع آمنة

A cryptographic method that ensures only authorized software can be loaded on avionics systems during startup (EASA, ICAO Doc 10117).

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عملية نظام إدارة السلامة

A structured set of procedures within an SMS for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational safety risks in aviation organizations (ICAO Doc 9859, FAA AC 120-92B).

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فحص التدريب القائم على الحاسوب

A mandatory electronic assessment verifying that aircrew or ATC personnel have completed required computer-based training modules in accordance with regulatory standards (ICAO Doc 9868, EASA AMC1).

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فحص الصيانة الشاملة من المستوى D

An extensive, scheduled maintenance inspection that involves major disassembly, overhaul, and comprehensive structural and systems checks, typically performed every 6–12 years to ensure long-term airworthiness (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA Part 43).

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فحص المحرك بمنظار داخلي

A maintenance procedure using a borescope device to visually inspect the internal components of an aircraft engine for defects or damage (FAA AC 33-6, EASA Part 145).

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فحص صيانة من المستوى A

A scheduled, routine maintenance check performed at regular intervals to ensure the continued airworthiness of the aircraft, typically involving inspections and minor servicing tasks as prescribed by the maintenance program (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA Part 43).

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فحص صيانة من المستوى C

A comprehensive periodic maintenance inspection performed at longer intervals than A- or B-Checks, involving in-depth systems checks, component replacements, and structural inspections as prescribed by regulatory maintenance programs (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA Part 43).

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قمر صناعي عالي الإنتاجية

A new generation of satellite technology providing much greater data capacity and bandwidth to aircraft for broadband connectivity (FAA, ICAO GANP).

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متجه مسار الطيران

Symbol on HUD or PFD showing instantaneous trajectory of aircraft relative to horizon and runway aiming point.

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محطة أرضية GBAS

A ground-based transmitter providing precision approach and landing guidance by augmenting GNSS signals for aircraft at equipped airports (ICAO Doc 9849, FAA AC 150/5300-13).

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مدى رؤية المدرج خمسة وسبعون مترًا

Reported horizontal distance a pilot can see runway markings or lights, measured at 75 metres for CAT IIIB minima.

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مراقبة صحة المحرك

Continuous or periodic analysis of engine data to assess performance, detect faults, and schedule maintenance (ICAO Doc 9760, FAA AC 33-16).

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مسجل الوصول السريع

An on-board device that rapidly records selected flight parameters for operational monitoring and safety analysis, with quick data download capability (ICAO Annex 6).

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مصفوفة تقييم حالة المدرج

A standardized tool used to report runway surface condition for operational decision-making, using runway condition codes (RWYCC) per ICAO/FAA harmonized methodology.

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ملاحة المنطقة مع أداء الملاحة المطلوب

A navigation specification for aircraft that combines Area Navigation (RNAV) with defined Required Navigation Performance (RNP) standards, indicating the precision and monitoring required in a given airspace or procedure, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

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موافقة الحد الأدنى للفصل الرأسي المخفض

An official authorisation for an aircraft and operator to use Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace, allowing reduced vertical separation of 1,000 feet between FL290 and FL410, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9574.

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موافقة الملاحة القائمة على الأداء

An operational authorisation indicating an aircraft and crew are approved to operate using specific performance-based navigation specifications such as RNAV and RNP, in accordance with ICAO Doc 9613.

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نظام إدارة معلومات التضاريس والعقبات الرقمية

A database system providing real-time digital terrain and obstacle data for flight planning, situational awareness, and navigation safety (ICAO Doc 9881, Annex 15).

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نظام التعزيز القائم على الأرض

A system that enhances the accuracy, integrity, and availability of GNSS signals for aviation by providing local ground-based corrections, used for precision approach and landing (ICAO Doc 9849, Annex 10).

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نظام التعزيز القائم على الأقمار الصناعية

A satellite navigation system that augments GNSS signals, providing improved accuracy, integrity, and availability for aviation, including SBAS services like WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN, and MSAS (ICAO Annex 10, Doc 9849).

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نظام التعزيز متعدد الوظائف القائم على الأقمار الصناعية

Japan’s Satellite-Based Augmentation System providing GNSS augmentation for aviation, enabling precision approaches at airports in the region (ICAO Doc 9849, JCAB Guidance).

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نظام التعزيز واسع النطاق

A U.S.-based Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) that enhances GPS accuracy, integrity, and availability for all phases of flight, enabling precision approaches with LPV minima (FAA AIM, ICAO Doc 9849).

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نظام التوجيه بالرؤية الاصطناعية

A cockpit display system that provides pilots with a computer-generated, real-time, 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, and runways using position and navigation data.

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نظام الرؤية المعزز

Onboard system using infrared or millimeter wave cameras to improve pilot visibility of runway, terrain, and obstacles in poor visibility (ICAO Doc 9365, FAA AC 20-167A).

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نظام الملاحة الجوية المستقبلي واحد-ألفا

An ICAO standard for data link communications in oceanic and remote airspace; FANS 1/A enables CPDLC and ADS-C functions for advanced controller-pilot communications (ICAO Doc 9869, GOLD).

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نظام النقل الجوي للجيل القادم

The United States’ initiative (NextGen) to modernize the national airspace system, integrating new technologies, automation, and procedures for increased safety, efficiency, and capacity (FAA NextGen, ICAO Doc 9854).

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نظام الهبوط GBAS

A precision approach and landing system using GNSS signals enhanced by a Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS), providing Category I–III approach capabilities (ICAO Doc 9849, Annex 10).

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نظام الهبوط التلقائي

Integrated avionics that guides aircraft from glide-slope capture through flare and rollout without pilot control inputs.

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نظام توجيه ومراقبة حركة السطح

A comprehensive system of lighting, signs, and procedures to support safe and efficient aircraft movement on the ground, especially in low visibility (ICAO Doc 9476, FAA AC 120-57).

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وضع الهبوط التلقائي Fail-Operational

Autoland logic able to complete flare, touchdown and rollout after any single-component failure below alert height.

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وضع الهبوط التلقائي fail-passive

Autoland configuration where a single failure causes autopilot disengage but leaves aircraft in trim, allowing manual landing continuation.

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