widebody aircraft
Definition
Noun: A widebody aircraft is a large commercial airliner characterized by having two passenger aisles running the length of the main cabin. This design allows for a wider fuselage (the main body of the plane) compared to a single-aisle "narrow-body" aircraft.
Usage
The term "widebody aircraft" is used specifically in aviation to categorize and describe large passenger jets. It is a technical and industry term. * The airline is modernizing its fleet by purchasing new widebody aircraft for its long-haul routes. * Passengers often prefer widebody aircraft on international flights due to the increased cabin space and comfort.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast with "narrow-body aircraft" or "single-aisle aircraft."
- Example: For transcontinental flights, the carrier operates a mix of widebody aircraft and efficient narrow-body jets.
- In technical and operational contexts, specifications like seating capacity (typically 200 to over 600 passengers) and range are associated with this category.
- Example: The new widebody aircraft has a range of 8,000 nautical miles, enabling non-stop flights between major continents.
Variants and Related Words
- Wide-body (adjective or noun): A common alternative spelling and form.
- Example: The Airbus A350 is a modern wide-body jet.
- Twin-aisle aircraft: A direct synonym that describes the key physical feature.
- Jumbo jet: A colloquial term often used for the largest widebody aircraft, like the Boeing 747.
- Narrow-body aircraft (noun): The direct antonym, referring to a commercial airliner with a single passenger aisle.
Synonyms
- Twin-aisle aircraft
- Wide-body aircraft / Wide-body jet
Related Phrases
- Widebody fleet: Refers to all the widebody aircraft operated by an airline.
- Example: The airline's widebody fleet consists entirely of Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner models.
- Widebody operation: Refers to flight routes or services that utilize widebody aircraft.
- Example: The airport expanded its gates to accommodate increased widebody operations.
Noun
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a commercial airliner with two aisles
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