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| Term: |
SPECIAL EMERGENCY |
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| Meaning: | A condition of air piracy or other hostile act by a person(s) aboard an aircraft which threatens the safety of the aircraft or its passengers. |
| Previous Term: | SPECIAL AIR TRAFFIC RULES (SATR) |
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