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Readers, The world of aviation is a fast and dynamic one. We are proud to provide members of the public with access to our Charter Terms Guide and we hope that we can aid in helping you learn more about this fascinating industry. The primary purpose of this guide, is to offer translations and, more generally, and where appropriate, to offer explanations and comments about general aviation terms as well as specialist terms that are specific to the charter aviation community. Our selection of specialist terms include words and phrases taken from a large number of aviation related topics such as air navigation, aircraft selection, aircraft types and options, charter brokering, commercial and business aviation, navigation and many more. It is out hope that you will find this information useful and timely in helping you make decisions regarding your current and future air travel needs. Sincerely, The Team at Paramount Business Jets

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Page 1: Private charter Aviation Terminology

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Readers,

The world of aviation is a fast and dynamic one. We are proud to provide members of the

public with access to our Charter Terms Guide and we hope that we can aid in helping you learn more about this fascinating industry. The primary purpose of this guide, is to offer translations and, more generally, and where appropriate, to offer explanations and comments about general aviation terms as well as specialist terms that are specific to the charter aviation community.

Our selection of specialist terms include words and phrases taken from a large number of

aviation related topics such as air navigation, aircraft selection, aircraft types and options, charter brokering, commercial and business aviation, navigation and many more. It is out hope that you will find this information useful and timely in helping you make decisions

regarding your current and future air travel needs.

Sincerely,

The Team at Paramount Business Jets!

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