Latest Air Traffic Control News
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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.
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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.
