Latest Air Traffic Control News
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FAA Begins Search for New Air Traffic Automation System
The FAA aims to revolutionise the way air traffic controllers receive flight data, as well as the movement of aircraft between facilities.
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US Awards $10,000 to Air Traffic Controllers for Shutdown Service
776 air traffic controllers and technicians will receive a $10,000 award for maintaining operations during the government shutdown.
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Simplifying Tower Complexity: FREQUENTIS Launches TowerX for Safer, Smarter, and Integrated operations
Frequentis launches TowerX, a unified automation platform that streamlines tower ATC functions routing, surveillance, data and visualisation
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$20 Million Funding Grant Confirmed for Duluth International Airport ATC Tower
The US Transportation Secretary has announced funding of $20 million to replace Duluth International Airport's air traffic control tower.
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EU Regulation to Introduce Competency-Based & Virtual ATC Training
The EU has implemented a new regulation to introduce competency-based training, assessment and virtual training of air traffic controllers.
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FAA Ends Emergency Order, Normal Airspace Operations to Resume
The emergency order reducing flight activity across the US National Airspace System (NAS) will be lifted at 6 am on Monday, 17 November.
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FAA Freezes Flight Reductions at 6% Amid Improving ATC Staffing
The FAA's planned flight reductions will currently remain at six percent, following recent improvements in air traffic controller staffing.
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Full List: 40 High-Traffic US Airports Facing 10% Flight Reductions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed the 40 major airports facing flight reduction orders from today, 7 November.
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Government Shutdown Risks Closing Parts of US Airspace
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that parts of U.S. airspace may close next week if the government shutdown continues.
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How Integrated Voice Will Transform ATC
Frequentis discusses how to unlock the full potential of utilising voice communications in air traffic management.
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Sweden: New Air Traffic Approach Concept Introduced at ARN
Swedavia and LFV have adopted an air traffic approach concept allowing aircraft at ARN to fly with curved approaches to a larger extent.
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Vietnam: Long Thanh International Airport Conducts First Calibration Flight
A Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft has carried out its first test flight at Long Thanh International Airport, expected to open in 2026.
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FAA Extends Restrictions on Newark Liberty Operations Until October 2026
The FAA has further extended the restrictions on flight operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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FAA Launches Vendor Challenge to Update Air Traffic Flow System
The FAA has issued a vendor challenge to develop a new system to manage the flow of air traffic across the United States.
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Modernising US Air Traffic Control
With ever-increasing airspace demands, the FAA aims to modernise a nearly century-old air traffic control system in the US.
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FAA Invites Parties to Submit Proposals for New Air Traffic Control System
Sean P. Duffy has confirmed then next step in the FAA's process to select a Prime Integrator for its new air traffic control system.
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NATS Improves Punctuality and Cuts Emissions with New Heathrow Separation Standard
NATS has seen improvements in carbon emissions, punctuality, and operational resilience at Heathrow with a new aircraft separation standard.
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FAA Updates Hiring Plan for Air Traffic Controllers & Aviation Safety Personnel
The FAA has released updated plans on how it intends to hire, train and develop new air traffic controllers and aviation safety personnel.
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How Toronto Pearson International Airport Manages Wildfire Smoke
As forest fires become more frequent and intense, airports are adapting their operations to handle wildfire smoke.
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US: Construction Begins on New Air Traffic Control Tower at Martin State Airport
A new air traffic control tower is being constructed at Martin State Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Secretary Duffy Provides Update on Flight Restrictions at Newark Airport
The FAA has implemented a series of interim measures at Newark Airport (EWR) in response to ongoing flight disruptions.
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NATS Renews Contract with Bristol Airport
NATS has signed a new contract with Bristol Airport, securing a further 10 years of collaboration through to 2036.
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AAI Completes Airspace Design for New Navi Mumbai and Noida Airports
The Airports Authority of India has completed the airspace design and flight procedures for Navi Mumbai and Noida international airports.
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SITA Launches ATC Connect to Streamline Air Traffic Control Messaging
SITA has introduced a new global messaging platform, ATC Connect, designed to enhance air traffic control communications.
