Explained in plain English
What is air traffic control?
Air traffic control (ATC) is a ground-based service that guides aircraft safely through the skies and on the ground. Controllers communicate with pilots, providing instructions and information to prevent collisions and manage traffic flow. The missing plane's communication loss with ATC near Karachi is a critical detail in understanding the incident.
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