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Old 14th Mar 2018, 20:57
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Originally Posted by Pringle_
It could possibly mean that the flight is operating as Operation Air Traffic (OAT) as opposed to General Air Traffic (GAT).

https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/...r_Traffic_(OAT)
Yes, thanks. Based on the reading I’ve done since I started this thread, “Operational air traffic”, Operating with due regard” and “ operational” are all one and the same. ie: “state” (military customs or police) aircraft which are operating outside the normal civil ATC procedures.
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