Aviation Knowledge Base
Terminology · Systems · Standards · Operations · Organizations
LandingAtlas Aviation Knowledge Base brings together the concepts, systems, standards and organizations that underpin modern air transport — from the DCS that powers your check-in to the ICAO annexes that govern every international flight. New to aviation? Start with Aviation 101 below for a guided, chapter-by-chapter introduction before diving into the glossary.
Aviation 101
New here? Start with a free, self-paced course — topic explanations, quick checks and a short quiz per chapter.
Explore Aviation 101 →Glossary
Aviation terms, acronyms and abbreviations — from BCBP to SSR.
Explore Glossary →Systems
DCS, PSS, CUTE, CUSS, CUPPS — the platforms that power airports and airlines.
Explore Systems →Operations
MCT, PNL, ADL, BRS — how flights are managed from check-in to boarding.
Explore Operations →Standards
IATA resolutions, ICAO annexes and the regulatory frameworks behind aviation.
Explore Standards →Organizations
IATA, ICAO, ACI, EASA — the bodies that shape global aviation.
Explore Organizations →