air traffic
Americannoun
noun
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the organized movement of aircraft within a given space
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the passengers, cargo, or mail carried by aircraft
Etymology
Origin of air traffic
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Areti Anastopoulos, an air traffic controller for more than 30 years, helps approaching pilots to line up their planes, one behind the other, before they touch down on the tarmac.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Its role resembles that of an air traffic controller overseeing a crowded airport.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
The information will be passed to NATS, where air traffic controllers can direct pilots to avoid those areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
A news release from Archer said the deal “positions Archer to deliver an end-to-end physical AI platform across commercial aerospace, defense and air traffic management that can lead the next generation of aviation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
When push comes to shove, Americans fall back on their American-ness, and that American-ness means that the air traffic controller is thought of as an equal.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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