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Air traffic control

An in-airport service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircrafts within and between airports, achieved by interpreting data from radar and weather devices, and by maintaining contact with pilots.

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go around

Aviation; Air traffic control

A flight path typically taken by an aircraft after an aborted approach to landing.

departure

Aviation; Air traffic control

The command to depart is given by air traffic controllers and confirmed by the pilot.

final approach

Aviation; Air traffic control

A final approach is the last leg in an aircraft's approach to landing. In aviation radio terminology, it is often shortened to "final".

flight level

Aviation; Air traffic control

A Flight Level (FL) is a standard nominal altitude of an aircraft, in hundreds of feet.

European Aviation Safety Agency

Aviation; Air traffic control

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union which has been given specific regulatory and executive tasks in the field of aviation safety. The Agency constitutes a ...

Expect approach clearance at

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication to indicate the time at which it is expected that an aircraft will be cleared to commence approach for a landing.

Expect further clearance at

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used in radiocommunication to indicate the time at which it is expected that further clearance will be issued to an aircraft.

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