Emergencies

Flugzeugentführung

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Quick answer: The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

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Quick answer

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Why it matters

Flugzeugentführung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Flugzeugentführung?

In this glossary, Flugzeugentführung refers to: The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

How is Flugzeugentführung used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Der Pilot erklärte einen Notfall aufgrund einer laufenden Flugzeugentführung und forderte sofortige Umleitung zum nächstgelegenen Flughafen."

Why does Flugzeugentführung matter in aviation?

Flugzeugentführung matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Flugzeugentführung?

Flugzeugentführung is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Flugzeugentführung belong to?

In this glossary, Flugzeugentführung is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The unlawful seizure of an aircraft by an individual or group, often involving threats or force, during any phase of flight.

Operational example

The pilot declared an emergency due to a hijacking in progress and requested immediate diversion to the nearest airport.

Localized term

Flugzeugentführung

Localized example

Der Pilot erklärte einen Notfall aufgrund einer laufenden Flugzeugentführung und forderte sofortige Umleitung zum nächstgelegenen Flughafen.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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