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As the flight was cleared for takeoff, routine communications continued. The aircraft was in contact with air traffic control, receiving vector guidance and maintaining altitude as assigned. At this point, Flight 77's communication with air traffic was standard, with no indicators of any impending complications. Personnel from the Indianapolis Center, for example, engaged in back-and-forth conversations regarding flight levels and trajectory adjustments for various aircraft, demonstrating smooth operational handlings typical of busy air traffic conditions.