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IAF [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Air Traffic Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- initial approach fix
1, record 1, English, initial%20approach%20fix
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IAF 2, record 1, English, IAF
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fix of an instrument approach procedure (IAP) at which the aircraft leaves the en route phase of operations to commence the approach. 3, record 1, English, - initial%20approach%20fix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
initial approach fix; IAF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee; term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 1, English, - initial%20approach%20fix
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- repère d'approche initiale
1, record 1, French, rep%C3%A8re%20d%27approche%20initiale
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IAF 2, record 1, French, IAF
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Repère d'une procédure d'approche aux instruments (IAP) auquel l'aéronef quitte la phase en route de vol pour amorcer l'approche. 3, record 1, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20d%27approche%20initiale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repère d'approche initiale; IAF : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 1, French, - rep%C3%A8re%20d%27approche%20initiale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de referencia de aproximación inicial
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20referencia%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20inicial
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAF 1, record 1, Spanish, IAF
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
punto de referencia de aproximación inicial; IAF: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20referencia%20de%20aproximaci%C3%B3n%20inicial
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seminar Titles
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Accreditation Forum Inc.
1, record 2, English, International%20Accreditation%20Forum%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IAF 1, record 2, English, IAF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Accreditation Forum, Inc. (IAF) is the world association of Conformity Assessment Accreditation Bodies and other bodies interested in conformity assessment in the fields of management systems, products, services, personnel and other similar programmes of conformity assessment. Its primary function is to develop a single worldwide program of conformity assessment which reduces risk for business and its customers by assuring them that accredited certificates may be relied upon. Accreditation assures users of the competence and impartiality of the body accredited. 1, record 2, English, - International%20Accreditation%20Forum%20Inc%2E
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de séminaires
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Accreditation Forum Inc.
1, record 2, French, International%20Accreditation%20Forum%20Inc%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IAF 1, record 2, French, IAF
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de seminarios
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Foro Internacional de Acreditación
1, record 2, Spanish, Foro%20Internacional%20de%20Acreditaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAF 1, record 2, Spanish, IAF
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Sports (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Athletic Foundation
1, record 3, English, International%20Athletic%20Foundation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IAF 2, record 3, English, IAF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Internationale d'Athlétisme
1, record 3, French, Fondation%20Internationale%20d%27Athl%C3%A9tisme
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IAF 1, record 3, French, IAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fundación Atlética Internacional
1, record 3, Spanish, Fundaci%C3%B3n%20Atl%C3%A9tica%20Internacional
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IAF 1, record 3, Spanish, IAF
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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