From its wartime origins, the term "squawk" represents the importance of clear communication in aviation.

The aviation term “squawk,” used by air traffic controllers to instruct pilots to set a transponder code, traces its origins to World War II. It emerged from Allied Identification Friend or Foe ...

The B-52’s crew issued a “Squawk 7700” to air traffic control, indicating an emergency onboard—but no crew were harmed in the ensuing landing. A US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress on Tuesday declared a ...

The flight made an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport on Jan. 22 Getty A Munich-bound Lufthansa flight from London made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Thursday Crews issued ...