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Aviation glossary
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YawYaw is the rotation of an aircraft around its vertical axis, swinging the nose left or right. The rudder controls this movement through foot pedals in the cockpit. Yield ManagementYield management is a dynamic pricing strategy airlines use to maximize revenue by adjusting seat fares in real time based on demand forecasts and booking patterns.
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