English Dictionary

fleet leader

名詞

(aeronautics) The airframe or component with the longest time in service, compared to others of the same design.

日本語の意味

航空分野において、同じ設計を持つ航空機または構成部品の中で、最も長期間サービスに従事しているものを指す用語。

Despite its age, the fleet leader still met every airworthiness standard during the inspection.

年式は古いが、機隊で最も長く運用されている機体は点検で全ての航空適合性基準を満たしていた。

意味（1）

(aeronautics) The airframe or component with the longest time in service, compared to others of the same design.

Obviously the best engines to use for comparison would be those of greatest total (flight plus test) operating time -- the so-called fleet leaders.

fleet leaders （ plural ）