Flight Authorization
/ˈflaɪt ˌɔːθəˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Official permission granted by an authorized entity to operate a specific flight.
The airline obtained flight authorization before departing international airspace.
- (n.) A legal clearance issued to ensure compliance with aviation regulations for a particular journey.
Flight authorization is required to comply with safety and security protocols.
Forms
- flight authorization
- flight authorizations
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Commentary
Flight authorization is a formal legal clearance distinct from informal permissions; drafting should specify issuing authority and scope of permitted flight.
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