flight path

• Die geplante Route oder Flugbahn, die ein Luftfahrzeug vom Abflug bis zur Ankunft zurücklegt, üblicherweise definiert durch eine Reihe von Wegpunkten oder Koordinaten im Luftraum.

The planned route or trajectory that an aircraft follows from departure to arrival, typically defined by a series of waypoints or coordinates in the airspace.

1. Aircraft routeB1formal

   The predetermined route or trajectory that an aircraft follows during flight.

   Flugroute

   • The pilot adjusted the flight path to avoid a storm.
   • Air traffic controllers monitor every flight path carefully.
   • The flight path took us directly over the mountains.

2. Figurative directionB2informal

   A metaphorical course or direction of progress or development.

   Entwicklungsverlauf

   • His career flight path has been remarkably steady.
   • The company's flight path toward innovation is clear.
   • She mapped out her flight path to becoming a CEO.