flight data

[/flaɪt ˈdeɪtə/]
noun
dados de voo
1. Information and measurements recorded by aircraft instruments during flight, including altitude, speed, heading, and other operational parameters
The investigators analyzed the flight data to understand what happened during the crash.
Os investigadores analisaram os dados de voo para entender o que aconteceu durante o acidente.
2. Records from an aircraft's flight data recorder (black box) containing technical and operational information
Flight data showed that the engines were functioning normally at the time of the incident.
Os dados de voo mostraram que os motores estavam funcionando normalmente no momento do incidente.
3. Information used for aircraft maintenance, performance analysis, and safety purposes
Airlines use flight data to monitor fuel consumption and optimize routes.
As companhias aéreas usam dados de voo para monitorar o consumo de combustível e otimizar rotas.
This is a technical aviation term widely used in both Brazilian and American aviation industries. In Brazil, it's commonly used in airline operations, maintenance departments, and accident investigation reports. The term is particularly important in air safety discussions and regulatory compliance contexts. Following major aviation incidents, flight data analysis becomes a major focus of international media coverage and official investigations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flight informationaircraft datatelemetry dataflight parameters

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dados de voo
Standard term used in aviation industry across Brazil
São Paulo
dados de voo
Used in technical and commercial aviation contexts
Portugal
dados de voo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese term
USA
flight data
Technical term used by FAA, NTSB, and aviation professionals

Related Words

flight data recorderblack boxcockpit voice recorderaircraft instrumentationaltitudeairspeedheading

Related Idioms & Phrases

flight data recorder
black box flight data
analyze flight data
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