The moment an aircraft enters controlled airspace, Air Traffic Control (ATC) takes over: qualified controllers in area control centres, approach facilities, and airport towers issue binding clearances covering altitude, heading, and speed.
Source: https://www.icao.int/safety/airnavigation/pages/atm.aspx
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