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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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international airport

Aviation; Air traffic control

Any airport designated by the state in whose territory it is situated as an airport of entry and departure for international traffic, where the formalities incident to customs, immigration, public ...

maintain

Aviation; Air traffic control

(1) Canada: Concerning altitude or flight level (FL), an expression meaning that the aircraft must reach or remain at the altitude or FL specified. (2) ICAO and U.S.: An expression meaning "Remain ...

lighter-than-air aircraft

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aircraft supported in the atmosphere by its buoyancy.

dangerous goods

Aviation; Air traffic control

Articles or substances that could pose a significant risk to health, safety, property or the environment.

hang glider

Aviation; Air traffic control

A motorless heavier-than-air aircraft deriving its lift from surfaces that remain fixed in flight, designed to carry not more than two persons and having a launch weight of 100 lb or less.

message (MSG)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Any thought or idea expressed briefly in a plain, coded, or secret language and prepared in a form suitable for transmission by any means of communication.

final approach and take-off area

Aviation; Air traffic control

A defined area over which the final phase of a helicopter approach manoeuvre to hover or to land is completed and from which the take-off manoeuvre is commenced. Note ICAO: Where the FATO is to be ...

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