Aviation

Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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Miami Airport

Aviation; Airport

The airport, founded in 1928, is the main U.S. gateway for Latin America and the Caribbean. It also handles more international freight than any other airport in the country.

affirmative

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "Yes."

automatic dependent surveillance (ADS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A surveillance technique in which aircraft automatically provide, via a data link, data derived from on-board navigation and position-fixing systems, including aircraft ...

approved

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiotelecommunication meaning "Permission for proposed action granted."

airborne warning and control system (AWACS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An airborne radar unit used as an extension of a military radar unit during operations, planned exercises and daily training missions.

advise intentions

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "Tell me what you plan to do."

airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aircraft system based on secondary surveillance radar (SSR) transponder signals which operates independently of ground-based equipment to provide advice to the pilot on ...