Luftdyktige

Luftdyktige is a Norwegian term that translates roughly to airworthy or capable of flight. It is used to describe aircraft, aircraft components, or equipment that meet applicable safety and regulatory standards and are legally permitted to fly.

In aviation regulation, airworthiness is established through certification and ongoing conformity requirements. In Norway, the civil aviation authority, historically known as Luftfartstilsynet, oversees airworthiness in alignment with European and international standards such as EASA and ICAO. Certification typically involves design approval (type certification), manufacturing conformity, and established maintenance regimes. An aircraft becomes luftdyktig when it holds a valid airworthiness certificate or equivalent documentation and is maintained according to approved procedures. Ongoing compliance includes regular inspections, service bulletins, and adherence to airworthiness directives to preserve the status.

The term is used in official, technical, and industry contexts to denote safety and compliance for flight operations. While closely aligned with the English term “airworthy,” luftdyktige reflects national regulatory language and processes, as well as international aviation safety norms that govern registration, licensing, and maintenance.

Etymology-wise, luft means air, and dyktig means capable or competent, embodying the idea of suitability for operation in the air.