ATC
American-
Air Traffic Control.
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Air Transport Command.
abbreviation
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air-traffic control
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(in Britain) Air Training Corps
Example Sentences
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The model now providing depoliticized ATC in nearly 100 countries is an aviation public utility, funded entirely by system fees and charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
“I’m proud that I started out as an ATC host at a NPR Member station, and now will be doing that job nationally,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
EasyJet's chief operating officer, David Morgan, said: "It's extremely disappointing to see an ATC failure once again causing disruption to our customers at this busy and important time of year for travel."
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
ATC media officials didn’t immediately respond to emails sent after the hearing seeking comment.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024
ATC: You have, ah, you have enough fuel to make it to the airport?
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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