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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The pilot did not ask for air traffic control to approve the maneuver.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Bold, necessary investments in air traffic control and Customs and Border Protection will make a meaningful difference in the traveler’s experience ...
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Even the most skilled pilots need air traffic control and proper runway conditions to land safely.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On July 10, air traffic control cleared the Delta Airbus A321, which can hold up to 220 passengers, for takeoff two minutes ahead of schedule at 9:58 a.m., according to live flight tracker site Flight Aware.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Bold, necessary investments in air traffic control and Customs and Border Protection will make a meaningful difference in the traveler’s experience ...
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Even the most skilled pilots need air traffic control and proper runway conditions to land safely.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
On July 10, air traffic control cleared the Delta Airbus A321, which can hold up to 220 passengers, for takeoff two minutes ahead of schedule at 9:58 a.m., according to live flight tracker site Flight Aware.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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“Air traffic control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20traffic%20control. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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