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Aviation Transportation Administration

/ˈeɪ.viˌeɪ.ʃən ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən ˌæd.mɪ.nɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/
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  1. 1

    A governmental body responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation.

    "The Aviation Transportation Administration implemented new safety regulations for airlines."
  2. 2

    An agency that ensures the safety and efficiency of air travel.

    "The Aviation Transportation Administration plays a crucial role in maintaining air traffic control standards."

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The term 'Aviation' originates from the Latin word 'avis', meaning 'bird', and has evolved through French as 'aviation' in the early 20th century. 'Transportation' comes from the Latin 'transportare', meaning 'to carry across', and 'administration' derives from the Latin 'administratio', meaning 'management'.

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