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Question		Answer
transporting passengers start learning		bus
spraying icy wings start learning		aircraft de-icer
transporting construction materials start learning		heavy plant
reversing planes vehicle start learning		push-back tug
repairing flat tyres vehicle start learning		maintenance truck
putting out fires vehicle start learning		fire engine / fire truck
pushes accumulated snow off runways, taxiways, and aprons to keep them operational start learning		snowplough AmE: snowplow
delivering kerosene (jet fuel) vehicle start learning		fuel tanker
removes debris, dust, and foreign objects from airport pavements to maintain a clean and safe environment start learning		(suction) sweeper
carrying cargo vehicle start learning		flat-bed truck
Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft start learning		runway incursion
an elevated bus-like vehicle used for boarding and disembarking from aircraft start learning		mobile lounge
visual guidance to position aircraft at the stand start learning		nose-in docking system
primarily used as a means of passenger transportation between airport terminals and remote aircraft parking positions start learning		passenger coach
used for transporting aircraft passenger luggage start learning		baggage cart, trolley, dolly
vehicles equipped with a conveyor belt that can be raised and lowered to match the height of the aircraft cargo hold start learning		conveyor, bulk loader
specialized vehicles equipped with scissor lifts or hydraulic platforms designed to reach the cargo holds of large aircraft start learning		high lift / hydraulic loader
specialized ground support vehicle used at airports to deliver meals, beverages, and other onboard supplies to aircraft start learning		catering truck
specialized airport ground service vehicle used to supply potable (drinking) water to aircraft start learning		water servicing truck
specialized ground support vehicle at airports used to maintain and service the lavatory systems of aircraft start learning		lavatory service truck
versatile industrial vehicle used at airports for handling cargo, baggage, and various supplies start learning		fork-lift truck
spreads sand, grit or salt on airport surfaces to to improve traction for aircraft start learning		sanding truck / gritting truck / gritter
clears heavy snow from runways, taxiways, and aprons by blowing it off the surface start learning		snow blower
transports flight crews between the terminal and parked aircraft start learning		crew minibus
sprays heated de-icing fluid onto aircraft surfaces to remove frost, ice, and snow start learning		de-icing vehicle
a stationary structure used for de-icing aircraft efficiently in dedicated areas start learning		de-icing gantry
cleans oil spills, rubber deposits, and contaminants from airport surfaces start learning		surface cleaner
provides compressed air to start an aircraft’s engines when onboard systems are unavailable start learning		ASU (air start unit)
supplies electrical power to aircraft systems while they are on the ground start learning		GPU (ground power unit)
pomps fuel from underground supply piece of equipment start learning		fuel bowser
connects aircraft to towing vehicles for repositioning on the ground start learning		tow-bar
designated space for testing aircraft engines at high power without interfering with operations start learning		run-up area
airport fire truck equipped to spray foam for extinguishing aircraft fires start learning		foam crash tender
guides aircraft to parking stands or taxiways, ensuring safe ground movement vehicle start learning		follow-me car
measures runway surface friction to assess braking conditions during wet or icy conditions start learning		friction tester
a vehicle with special equipment, used for taking sick or injured people to a hospital start learning		ambulance
an official car used by the police start learning		police car
at an airport provides safe boarding and disembarking for passengers or maintenance access to aircraft when jet bridges are unavailable start learning		steps / access platform
service which provides flight crew with flight data start learning		dispatch
department in charge of aircraft maintenance start learning		engineering
part of ILS equipment start learning		localizer
part of aerodrome security which prevents intrusions start learning		perimeter fence
service which keeps runways available in winter start learning		snow clearance

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