Mach technique [ICAO]

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000586",
  "term": "Mach technique [ICAO]",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "Describes a control technique used by air traffic control whereby turbojet aircraft operating successively along suitable routes are cleared to maintain appropriate MACH numbers for a relevant portion of the en route phase of flight. The principal objective is to achieve improved utilization of the airspace and to ensure that separation between successive aircraft does not decrease below the established minima.",
  "subject": "ICAO",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/mach-technique-icao/"
}