The airspace
Example: Airspace defines area where aircraft are allowed to operate
Definition
"The airspace" refers to the specific portion of the atmosphere above a country or region where aircraft are permitted to fly and operate under regulated conditions to ensure safe and organized air travel.
Etymology
The term "the airspace" combines 'air,' originating from Old English 'ær' meaning the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the Earth, and 'space,' derived from Latin 'spatium,' which means an extent or area. Together, they describe the defined atmospheric area designated for aviation.
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"The airspace" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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