"fleet leader" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fleet leaders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fleet leader (plural fleet leaders)
  1. (aeronautics) The airframe or component with the longest time in service, compared to others of the same design. Categories (topical): Aeronautics
    Sense id: en-fleet_leader-en-noun-sHydurVk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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