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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There has been a lingering push by some to privatize air traffic control.
—Scott Ramsden, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The Modern Skies website, which went live just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend, includes information on over 10,000 air traffic control modernization projects currently running.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pilots flying within the area must have obtained specific clearance from FAA air traffic control, have a specific transponder and call sign, and be in direct contact with air traffic control.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
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Scott Ramsden, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2026
The Modern Skies website, which went live just ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend, includes information on over 10,000 air traffic control modernization projects currently running.
—Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Pilots flying within the area must have obtained specific clearance from FAA air traffic control, have a specific transponder and call sign, and be in direct contact with air traffic control.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration’s latest plan to get the air traffic control workforce on better footing makes some important advances.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 19 May 2026
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“Air traffic control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20control. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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