adjective
- safe and suitable for flight
Usage: aviation
Examples
- The mechanic certified that the aircraft was airworthy.
- All planes must pass inspection to be deemed airworthy.
- The vintage fighter was restored to airworthy condition.
- Safety regulations require aircraft to remain airworthy at all times.
- The damaged wing made the plane temporarily unairworthy.
- Pilots must ensure their aircraft is airworthy before takeoff.