ATC

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

EGNOS monitoring station
May 15, 2015 - 9:02 AM
European Commission Struggles To Promote EGNOS Acceptance
Europe’s navigation satellite agency offering monetary incentives to airports and airlines
May 5, 2015 - 1:50 PM
FAA Eyes FY17 for Future Flight Service Program Contract Award
Lockheed Martin’s contract for AFSS could run through 2019.
May 4, 2015 - 9:20 AM
D.C. Operators Face New Procedures with NextGen
New departure and arrival procedures, along with airspace changes, are designed to produce millions in savings.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx
Apr 30, 2015 - 1:59 PM
FAA Declares New En Route Automation System Is Operational
Thirteen years in development, the En Route Automation Modernization System now operates at 20 en route centers nationwide.
Apr 28, 2015 - 7:36 AM
Rnav Stars To Roll Out in SFO Area
Five new procedures will take effect around San Francisco on Thursday.
Apr 26, 2015 - 12:35 PM
ATC Prepares for the Kentucky Derby
There will be no slot-reservation system, but pilots should be prepared for other traffic-management initiatives.
A remote tower system camera tower
Apr 21, 2015 - 9:17 PM
Sweden's LFV Inaugurates First 'Remote Tower' Operations
The state-owned air navigation service provider claims to be the world's first ATC organization to manage an airport remotely.
Apr 21, 2015 - 3:02 PM
Natca's Rinaldi Urges Change in U.S. ATC System
Rinaldi declines to jump into funding debate, but says stable, predictable funding flow necessary.
Apr 20, 2015 - 2:45 PM
Global Satellite Navigation Inching Closer to Full Implementation
Four constellations will be complete by 2020.
Apr 17, 2015 - 4:29 PM
French Controllers Call Off Strike
DGAC assures union that latest proposal will stand