ATC

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

A DJI Mavic Mini drone inflight at Minna, Niger state, Nigeria.
Sep 20, 2022 - 12:43 PM
UAS Manufacturers Get Reprieve for Remote ID
The FAA has delayed requirements for unmanned aircraft systems to have remote ID systems to Dec 16, 2022.
map of Europe outlining anticipated delays as a result of the ongoing strike by French air traffic controllers
Sep 16, 2022 - 4:15 AM
French ATC Strike Inflicts More European Flight Disruption
French air traffic controllers are striking over pay demands and allegations of insufficient recruitment, prompting Ryanair to repeat demands for reforms.
U.S. airports have been crowded with passengers during the peak summer period.
Sep 1, 2022 - 8:52 AM
U.S. Dispute over Pilot Shortages, Flight Disruptions Ratchets Up
ALPA stages nationwide picketing campaign in U.S. ahead of expected holiday travel crunch.
Aug 26, 2022 - 11:57 AM
AINsight: A Visual Approach Gone Bad
A visual approach in a large turbine-powered aircraft can be a challenge.
Aug 25, 2022 - 11:26 AM
FAA Expresses Concern about Navigation Errors at KTEB
The FAA Safety Team issued a notice reminding operators of proper departure procedures at Teterboro, saying navigation errors have been happening.
During the 1920s, airplanes like this Airco DH.4 bomber, designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, were pressed into airline service, in this case for flights between London Croydon Airport to Paris. At that time, air traffic control consisted of red and green lights for takeoff.
Aug 17, 2022 - 4:15 PM
100 years of air traffic control
While the precise date for the founding of air traffic control services remains in dispute, the period of 1920-1922 is when ATC began.
Aug 8, 2022 - 11:44 AM
Piper Lined Up for Wrong Runway before Las Vegas Midair
The fatal July 17 midair collision between a Cessna 172 and Piper PA-46 JetProp occurred as both aircraft were on short final for Runway 30R.
Aug 4, 2022 - 2:32 PM
Supply Issues Prompt Delay in Canada ADS-B Mandate
Nav Canada has rolled back the implementation date for mandatory ADS-B Out in Canadian Class A and B airspace.
Jul 29, 2022 - 10:17 AM
Final Phase of Northeast Route Update Postponed
The FAA has postponed the activation date for the final phase of its multi-year Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes project to April 20, 2023.
Jul 17, 2022 - 7:00 AM
Outgoing Eurocontrol DG Reflects on His Tenure
Eamonn Brennan hands over Eurocontrol’s reigns to Raúl Medina Caballero on January 1.