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air traffic control

[air-traf-ik] / ˈɛərˌtræf ɪk /
NOUN
ground monitors of aircraft
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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

The flight “was rerouted in line with air traffic control instructions,” a spokeswoman for Emirates said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

She needed to do that, which is why she went to the air traffic control tower to visit him one Sunday afternoon.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti



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