traffic control

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After a short pause, the pilot called back to the tower, according to air traffic control audio.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The crew called air traffic control for an emergency landing, and they were met with emergency medical personnel upon arriving on the ground.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

However, the film never asks why a therapist or crisis negotiator wasn’t brought in to assist air traffic control in trying to save Russell’s life.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

User-friendly design can save lives by allowing for legibility and shared understanding, making it safer to run nuclear power plants, air traffic control towers, and robotic surgical systems.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

While they were still in the air, Bruce had called over the radio to Seattle Center air traffic control.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone