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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During the flight, the pilot began communicating with local air traffic control to say that the plane was experiencing engine issues.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
And just like flight delays that occur before a passenger boards, tarmac delays can happen due to certain weather conditions, mechanical problems with the aircraft, or issues with air traffic control.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023
The journey toward autonomous urban air travel is fraught with more complexities, including the establishment of standards for vehicle operation, pilot certification and air traffic control.
—Jamey Jacob, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
After about an hour, the co-pilot accidentally fell asleep, and several frantic calls from the air traffic control center and other aircraft went unanswered.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
And just like flight delays that occur before a passenger boards, tarmac delays can happen due to certain weather conditions, mechanical problems with the aircraft, or issues with air traffic control.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2023
The journey toward autonomous urban air travel is fraught with more complexities, including the establishment of standards for vehicle operation, pilot certification and air traffic control.
—Jamey Jacob, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
After about an hour, the co-pilot accidentally fell asleep, and several frantic calls from the air traffic control center and other aircraft went unanswered.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
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“Air traffic control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20control. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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