flight path

• Trajectoire ou itinéraire suivi par un aéronef entre son point de départ et son point d'arrivée, généralement défini par une série de points de passage ou de coordonnées dans l'espace aérien.

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.

   trajectoire de vol

   • 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.

   trajectoire figurative

   • 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.