EXPECT DEPARTURE CLEARANCE TIME (EDCT)- The runway release time assigned to an aircraft in a traffic management program and shown on the flight progress strip as an EDCT. 

(See GROUND DELAY PROGRAM.) 

EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE (TIME)- The time a pilot can expect to receive clearance beyond a clearance limit. 

EXPECT FURTHER CLEARANCE VIA (AIR- WAYS, ROUTES OR FIXES)- Used to inform a 

pilot of the routing he/she can expect if any part of the route beyond a short range clearance limit differs from that filed. 

EXPEDITE- Used by ATC when prompt com- pliance is required to avoid the development of an imminent situation. Expedite climb/descent normal- ly indicates to a pilot that the approximate best rate of climb/descent should be used without requiring an exceptional change in aircraft handling characteris- tics. 

