Latest Air Traffic Control News
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US: New Surface Movement Radar Installed at DCA
A brand-new Surface Movement Radar (SMR) has been installed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Invests in Brand-New Radar System
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has announced investment in a brand-new radar system to underpin the airport's future operational efforts.
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FAA Celebrates Opening of New ATC Tower at Asheville Regional Airport
The FAA has announced the opening of Asheville Regional Airport’s brand-new 121-foot air traffic control tower.
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UK: New Radar System Headed for Jersey Airport
Work is set to begin on the installation of a brand-new radar system at Jersey Airport, ensuring future support and reliability.
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New Radar Installed at Newark Airport for Air Traffic Control Upgrades
A new Surface Movement Radar (SMR) system has been installed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Begins ATC Recruitment
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced investments into both state-of-the-art ATC technology and the people who will operate it.
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FAA Awards Contracts for All-New Air Traffic Control Software
The FAA has officially awarded a contract to Air Space Intelligence for the development of two new pieces of air traffic control technology.
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Begins Building ATC Team
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has announced significant progress in the hiring of its Air Traffic Control team as it continues to prepare for …
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UK Air Traffic Punctuality Remains High as Flight Volumes Increase
NATS reported that UK flight punctuality remained high in April 2026, despite continued growth in air traffic.
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USDOT to Invest $750 Million to Replace Air Traffic Infrastructure Across the US
More than $750 million will be invested to replace a set of eight air traffic control towers and TRACONs across the country.
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RTX to Invest $26.5 Million in Largo Production Facility
RTX has announced a major investment of $26.5 million destined for its production facility in Largo, Florida.
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US: FAA Completes Phase One of NOTAM System Overhaul
The FAA has announced the successful implementation of phase one of an overhaul of the United States' Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) system.
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FAA Contract Rohde & Schwarz to Modernise Air Traffic Voice Systems
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has contracted Rohde & Schwarz to replace analogue voice communication infrastructure.
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US: FAA to Open Air Traffic Control Hiring Window on 17 April
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will officially open its annual air traffic control (ATCS) hiring window at 12:00 on 17 April.
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DCA Introduces Electronic Flight Strips in Air Traffic Control Tower
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has transitioned from paper to electronic flight strips in its air traffic control tower.
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Avinor Trials Multiple Operations at Remote Tower Centre in Bodø
Avinor has announced the beginning of a trial period of multiple operations at the Remote Tower Centre in Bodø.
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US: Nationwide Radar Contracts Awarded to RTX and Indra
The US DOT & FAA have announced intentions to replace the nation's current radar system, enhancing safety and efficiency across US airspace.
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NATS Opens Applications for Trainee Air Traffic Controller Apprenticeships
NATS has begun accepting applications for its Trainee Air Traffic Controller Apprenticeship programme.
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Peraton to Lead Development of New U.S. Air Traffic Control System
Peraton has been appointed as the Prime Integrator for the construction and rollout of the US's new national air traffic control system.
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Thales to Modernise ATC Infrastructure at ORIA & CKIA
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has selected Thales to modernise air traffic control infrastructure at both ORIA and CKIA.
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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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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.
