Emplanement

/ɪmˈpleɪnmənt/ noun

Definition

The act or process of boarding or loading passengers or cargo onto an airplane.

Etymology

From 'emplane' plus the noun suffix '-ment,' formed in the 20th century to describe the aviation process, paralleling 'embarkation' for ships.

Kelly Says

Though less common than just saying 'boarding,' 'emplanement' is still used in official aviation and military documents as the formal term for loading aircraft.

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