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ATC Veteran Reveals The Complexities Of Air Traffic Control

ATC Veteran Reveals The Complexities Of Air Traffic Control

From Tower Controller to Traffic Management, James Gillman's ambitious career in ATC reveals the untold pressures of the...

James Gillman 6 months ago
Peraton: What We Know About The Company In Charge Of The New ATC System

Peraton: What We Know About The Company In Charge Of The New ATC System

Peraton has been awarded the contract as prime integrator of the new air traffic control system.

Paul Hartley 7 months ago
FAA Installs More Tower Simulation Systems To Supercharge Air Traffic Controller Hiring

FAA Installs More Tower Simulation Systems To Supercharge Air Traffic Controller Hiring

In a bid to raise standards of air traffic controllers around the US, the FAA continues rollout of tower simulation syst...

Peter Hanson 1 year ago
Why Are Airport Runways Numbered Only From 1 To 36?

Why Are Airport Runways Numbered Only From 1 To 36?

Runway numbers shift with Earth’s magnetic field.

Dr. Omar Memon 1 year ago
What Are Ground Stops In Aviation?

What Are Ground Stops In Aviation?

Perhaps the most famous example of a ground stop was after the 9/11, when all aircraft movements came to a halt.

Sruti Kafle 1 year ago
"No Other Place On The Planet": Why The FAA Forced Some Air Traffic Controllers To Transfer From Newark To Philadelphia

"No Other Place On The Planet": Why The FAA Forced Some Air Traffic Controllers To Transfer From Newark To Philadelphia

Staffing shortages have caused some controllers to work so much overtime that they’ve reportedly made more than $183,000...

Channing Reid 1 year ago
Traffic Management Initiatives In North American Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Traffic Management Initiatives In North American Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

With the largest number of airports amongst all continents, innovative traffic management initiatives are much needed in...

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
Hostile Territory: The Effects Of Somalia & Somaliland's Airspace Dispute

Hostile Territory: The Effects Of Somalia & Somaliland's Airspace Dispute

The situation in the Horn of Africa is very volatile.

Tatenda Karuwa 2 years ago
Inside NextGen: The FAA's $35bn Air Traffic Modernization Program

Inside NextGen: The FAA's $35bn Air Traffic Modernization Program

This initiative will improve air navigation systems and processes across US airspace.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
SELCAL In Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

SELCAL In Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Short for "Selective Calling," this system assists pilots while in cruise.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
History: How Have Air Traffic Control Towers Evolved Over The Years?

History: How Have Air Traffic Control Towers Evolved Over The Years?

The expansion of airports drove the need for tall free-standing control towers.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Singapore & Japan To Collaborate On Greener Air Connections

Singapore & Japan To Collaborate On Greener Air Connections

Weekly flights between Singapore and Japan has recovered to just below 70% of pre-pandemic levels.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
Optimizing Trajectories: What Is The FAA International Flight Test Demonstration?

Optimizing Trajectories: What Is The FAA International Flight Test Demonstration?

The aircraft’s trajectory can be managed from take-off to touchdown across multiple countries.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
Sharing Airspace Between Future Air Taxis & Current Airliners: The Challenges & Solutions

Sharing Airspace Between Future Air Taxis & Current Airliners: The Challenges & Solutions

An Unmanned Traffic Management system will facilitate the safe integration of existing commuter aircraft and future air ...

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
How Continuous Descent Is Saving CO2 At Some European Airports

How Continuous Descent Is Saving CO2 At Some European Airports

The airports that have the most flights with continuous descent approach also see fewer CO2 emissions per landing.

Linnea Ahlgren 3 years ago
Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Will Test Connectivity-Based CO2 Savings

Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator Will Test Connectivity-Based CO2 Savings

Joanna Bailey 5 years ago
What Is The Single European Sky And Why Should You Care?

What Is The Single European Sky And Why Should You Care?

Joanna Bailey 6 years ago
The Ridiculous Carbon Cost Of ATC Strikes

The Ridiculous Carbon Cost Of ATC Strikes

Joanna Bailey 6 years ago