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air traffic control

[air-traf-ik] / ˈɛərˌtræf ɪk /
NOUN
ground monitors of aircraft
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Kay said the van, however, does have a direct line to air traffic control, but "by the time that conversation has happened, the jet is already airborne".

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was the most heavily impacted by today's air traffic control disruptions, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Record passenger numbers at Greece's airports pushed its air traffic control system to the limit, especially during the peak season.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

Only when an airline is at fault - not issues such as air traffic control problems - is extra compensation payable.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Goo-goo, gaa-gaa, air traffic control, this is baby plane one, over,’” he mocked.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix



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