Vocabulary Development: Air Transport - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Air transport is the process of moving people, goods, and mail from one place to another using airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. It's a fast and efficient way to travel long distances both within Nigeria and internationally.
1. Airplane: A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

2. Airport : A place where aircraft take off and land, equipped with runways, terminals, and other facilities.

3. Pilot: The person who controls and flies an aircraft.

4. Passenger: A person who travels in an aircraft but is not a member of the crew.

5. Cabin Crew: Also known as flight attendants, they are responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers during a flight.

6. Runway : A long, narrow strip of ground with a specially prepared surface that airplanes use for taking off and landing.

7. Terminal: A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from aircraft.

8. Departure : The act of leaving or setting out, especially on a journey by air.

9. Arrival: The act of reaching a destination, especially by air travel.

10. Baggage: Personal belongings packed for traveling, which passengers carry with them or check-in for transport in the aircraft's cargo hold.