flight deck
noun
1
: the uppermost complete deck of an aircraft carrier
2
: the forward compartment in some airplanes
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That island was repositioned much further aft, meant to improve flight deck access while reducing signature and electronic self-interference.
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Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Not a sign of imminent war Taiwanese authorities report that the Fujian recently passed through the Taiwan Strait with no visible aircraft on her flight deck.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
The prosecution's files also contained flight deck audio of the moment the incident happened.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
As a bonus, the flight deck provides views of San Diego's downtown skyline, the San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Not a sign of imminent war Taiwanese authorities report that the Fujian recently passed through the Taiwan Strait with no visible aircraft on her flight deck.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
The prosecution's files also contained flight deck audio of the moment the incident happened.
—Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2025
As a bonus, the flight deck provides views of San Diego's downtown skyline, the San Diego Bay Bridge, and active U.S. Navy ships.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2025
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“Flight deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20deck. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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