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Southwest Airlines aircraft at Dallas Love Field.
Dallas Love Field Among A Handful Of US Airports To Acquire New Airfield Surveillance System

The new technology is set to be implemented in a few months.

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Aussies Face Disruption As Air Traffic Controllers Vote On Strike Action

Airservices Australia is under siege from its two main employee unions, one representing air traffic controllers and the other aviation firefighters.

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An air traffic controller working in the tower.
Want To Be An Air Traffic Controller? How To Apply And What To Expect In Training

The application window will open in a few days. Here's all you need to know about the process.

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The Air Traffic Control Tower at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
How Air Traffic Control Works To Keep Aircraft Flying Safely

ATC is a complex process with thousands of moving pieces.

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A South African Airways plane at  Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, Zambia, Africa
How Thales Is Modernising Zambia's Air Traffic Control System

Two new applications are being implemented to improve operations and communication with pilots.

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An ATC tower and several Southwest Airlines aircraft at Denver International Airport during sunrise.
US Government Shutdown Could Cause Massive Problems For Aviation

The shutdown threatens to disrupt air traffic controller training and will leave thousands of TSA and FAA personnel working without pay.

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Beirut Airport ATC Threatens To Stop Night Operations Amid Staff Shortages

Overworked air traffic controllers are ready to strike at Beirut International to match the schedule with limited staffing

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Air France Aircraft At CDG
IATA Has Serious Concerns About Air Traffic Control

IATA Director General Willie Walsh spoke about ATC woes as French controllers prepare for another strike on June 6th.

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Ryanair planes lined up at golden hour
Ryanair Calls Out The EU Commission President Over Continued French ATC Strikes

Over 600,000 passengers have been affected as European air travel faces the 38th day of French Air Traffic Controller strikes this year.

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ITA Airways Airbus A350
How ITA Airways Is Using Satellites To Optimize Flight Routes

ITA Airways will implement Iris technology into its operations to help enhance operational reliability, timeliness, and safety.

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Air Traffic Control Tower
When Air Traffic Control Turns Light-Hearted: Some Of Our Favorite Conversations

Every now and then, opportunities arise for a bit of fun on the airwaves.

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An Air Senegal Airbus 319 lining up for departure from Milan Malpensa airport.
Air Traffic Control Strike Grounds Flights Across West & Central Africa

After a few hours of chaos, the controllers' union temporarily paused the strike.

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