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upgauge

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To replace an aircraft with a larger one of a similar type.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • A flight is initially scheduled on a Boeing 737-800. Due to high demand, the airline might upgauge the flight to a Boeing 737-900, which has a larger passenger capacity.

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