Definition

The condition of an aircraft being safe and suitable for flying.

Example

The aircraft was grounded due to a lack of airworthiness certification.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new regulations for pilots?

Yeah, they’re really focusing on airworthiness now.

It's about time they prioritized safety like that.

Absolutely! It makes flying much safer for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airworthiness is formed from "air" (meaning the invisible mixture of gases surrounding the Earth) and "worthiness" (from Old English "wyrðnes" meaning worth or value). The term describes the quality of an aircraft being fit or safe for flight in the air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the space where planes fly and 'worthiness' as being fit or valuable — together, they mean that an aircraft is fit for flying.

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