Die Flugverkehrskontrolle
Example: Die Flugverkehrskontrolle sorgt für sichere Starts und Landungen.
Definition
"Flugverkehrskontrolle" refers to the management and regulation of aircraft movements in the airspace and on the ground at airports. It ensures safe takeoffs, landings, and in-flight navigation by coordinating communication between pilots and control towers.
Etymology
The word "Flugverkehrskontrolle" is a compound German noun made up of "Flug" (flight), "Verkehr" (traffic), and "Kontrolle" (control). It literally means 'flight traffic control,' reflecting its role in overseeing and managing the flow of air traffic.
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"Die Flugverkehrskontrolle" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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