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German: Abstellposition

English translation: parking position/tarmac (for aircraft)







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German term or phrase:Abstellposition
English translation:parking position/tarmac (for aircraft)
Entered by:Patrick Johnson
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Tech/Engineering - Aerospace / Aviation / Space
German term or phrase: Abstellposition
Resource Management: Disposition der Abstellpositionen, Gates und Gepäckbänder.
MTurner
Germany
parking position/tarmac (for aircraft)
Explanation:
This can also be "storage place", depending upon context.

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Note added at 23 hrs (2007-05-05 07:05:15 GMT)
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There are many articles on the web in which aircraft are described as "standing on the tarmac".
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Patrick Johnson
United Kingdom
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That was a big help in a deadline-panic moment. Thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
4parking position/tarmac (for aircraft)
Patrick Johnson
3stand
Armorel Young


  

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stand

Explanation:
is where an aircraft is parked at an airport

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Note added at 17 mins (2007-05-04 08:18:43 GMT)
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"aircraft stand" for additional clarity

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Armorel Young
United Kingdom
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
parking position/tarmac (for aircraft)

Explanation:
This can also be "storage place", depending upon context.

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Note added at 23 hrs (2007-05-05 07:05:15 GMT)
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There are many articles on the web in which aircraft are described as "standing on the tarmac".

Patrick Johnson
United Kingdom
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