flight path

• Rota planejada ou trajetória seguida por uma aeronave do ponto de partida ao ponto de chegada, geralmente definida por uma série de waypoints ou coordenadas no espaço aéreo.

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.

   Rota de voo

   • 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.

   Trajetória de desenvolvimento

   • 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.