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Aircraft Types - TOML

Aircraft types are systematically classified based on lift generation methods and purposes. Major categories include fixed-wing aircraft (airplanes), rotary-wing aircraft (helicopters), and lighter-than-air aircraft (balloons and airships), with further classification by purpose such as passenger aircraft, cargo aircraft, and military aircraft. These classifications are based on standards established by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and national aviation authorities, serving as important criteria for aviation law application and operational management.

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[[items]]
code = "01"
slug = "fixed-wing-aircraft"
name = "Fixed-wing Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft with fixed wings that generate lift through forward motion."
category = "Heavier-than-air Aircraft"

[[items]]
code = "02"
slug = "rotary-wing-aircraft"
name = "Rotary-wing Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft that generate lift through rotating wings."
category = "Heavier-than-air Aircraft"

[[items]]
code = "03"
slug = "lighter-than-air"
name = "Lighter-than-air Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft that float using the buoyancy of gas lighter than air."
category = "Lighter-than-air Aircraft"

[[items]]
code = "04"
slug = "passenger-aircraft"
name = "Passenger Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft primarily designed for transporting passengers."
category = "Classification by Purpose"

[[items]]
code = "05"
slug = "cargo-aircraft"
name = "Cargo Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft primarily designed for transporting cargo."
category = "Classification by Purpose"

[[items]]
code = "06"
slug = "military-aircraft"
name = "Military Aircraft"
description = "Aircraft used for military purposes."
category = "Classification by Purpose"

[[items]]
code = "07"
slug = "helicopter"
name = "Helicopter"
description = "Aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing using rotors."
category = "Rotary-wing Aircraft"

[[items]]
code = "08"
slug = "unmanned-aerial-vehicle"
name = "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone)"
description = "Aircraft that fly remotely or autonomously without onboard pilots."
category = "Unmanned Aircraft"

[[items]]
code = "09"
slug = "spacecraft"
name = "Spacecraft"
description = "Vehicles designed for flight beyond Earth's atmosphere."
category = "Spacecraft"

[[items]]
code = "10"
slug = "general-aviation"
name = "General Aviation Aircraft"
description = "Civil aircraft other than commercial scheduled airline operations."
category = "Classification by Purpose"