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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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expected approach clearance time
Aviation; Air traffic control
The time at which it is expected that an aircraft will be cleared to commence approach for a landing.
expected further clearance time
Aviation; Air traffic control
The time at which it is expected that further clearance will be issued to an aircraft.
location indicator
Aviation; Air traffic control
A four-letter code group formulated in accordance with rules prescribed by ICAO and assigned to the location of an aeronautical fixed station.
flight plan unique identifier (FPUI)
Aviation; Air traffic control
Canada: An electronically generated numeric or alpha-numeric code that can be used as an ATS system confirmation of message delivery and receipt. It can also be used as a message reference number. ...
flight information
Aviation; Air traffic control
Information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flight, including information on air traffic, meteorological conditions, aerodrome conditions or air route facilities.
flight inspection
Aviation; Air traffic control
The operation of an aircraft for the purpose of (a) calibrating air NAVAIDs; (b) monitoring or evaluating the performance of air NAVAIDs; or (c) obstacle assessment.
interrogator
Aviation; Air traffic control
A ground-based secondary surveillance system (SSR) transmitter.
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