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Record 1 1987-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Airfields
  • Air Terminals
CONT

Pier finger. This is a centralized processing concept .... It is probably the most common system to be found at airports today. The processing occurs in a centralized building to which is attached a long corridor, called a finger, that conveys passengers to and from aircraft parked outside.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérodromes
  • Aérogares
CONT

Système de jetées. L'utilisation de jetées peut considérablement augmenter la surface d'aire de trafic disponible pour desservir une aérogare centrale donnée.

Spanish

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