aeradio

English

Etymology

aer- +‎ radio

Noun

aeradio (countable and uncountable, plural aeradios)

  1. (aviation) A system allowing airplane pilots to communicate with flight control staff on the ground.
    • 1957, Report of the Department of Transport and of the National Transport Commission, South Africa. Department of Transport:
      In addition, limited air traffic services are provided by aeradio operators at seven minor aerodromes.
    • 1965, Aircraft, volume 45, page 22:
      Almost anywhere in the outback you can find adequate landing strips well maintained. The service provided by aeradio could hardly be improved.
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