air traffic control
noun
: the process or system by which the movements of aircraft are monitored and directed by ground personnel communicating with pilots by radio
improving the technology used for air traffic control
also
: the personnel who operate an air traffic control system
Pilots would still have to file flight plans, which could be modified by air traffic control if they posed any safety hazards. —
David R. Hinson
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Of course, weather plays a key role in upending schedules, but the chief villain is our stunningly antiquated air traffic control (ATC) system.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The aircraft intercepted Tuesday was flying 24 miles southwest of Milwaukee and wasn't in communication with air traffic control.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Dahl said commercial airliners often must take longer routes closer to the equator during solar storms so their radio communications with air traffic control officials remain reliable.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Kinane-Wells, a real estate agent, personal trainer and triathlete, calmly handled the situation, successfully landing the plane with help from air traffic control, according to audio recordings.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Steve Forbes, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
The aircraft intercepted Tuesday was flying 24 miles southwest of Milwaukee and wasn't in communication with air traffic control.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 17 July 2024
Dahl said commercial airliners often must take longer routes closer to the equator during solar storms so their radio communications with air traffic control officials remain reliable.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024
Kinane-Wells, a real estate agent, personal trainer and triathlete, calmly handled the situation, successfully landing the plane with help from air traffic control, according to audio recordings.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Air traffic control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20control. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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