ATC

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

Jan 16, 2015 - 12:40 AM
Asia-Pac Drops LOA Requirement for ADS-B Ops
Some states have no or insufficient operational approval processes.
Jan 12, 2015 - 4:55 PM
FAA Takes Aim at Flight Plan Discrepancies
Agency says discrepancies “can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for ATC and flight crews.”
Jan 9, 2015 - 8:14 AM
NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project
The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.
Jan 6, 2015 - 9:51 AM
'Climb Via' Clearances Continue To Confuse Pilots
Recent blanket implementation of "'climb via' dilutes its effectiveness and has caused confusion among some cockpit crewmembers.”
Dec 11, 2014 - 2:45 PM
Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations
Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism
Dec 9, 2014 - 6:30 AM
More Middle East Commercial Traffic Could Hamper Bizav
The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.
European Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc
Dec 8, 2014 - 9:04 PM
Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'
The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'
FAA technicians work to restore Chicago center operations
Nov 25, 2014 - 12:05 PM
FAA Plans Improved Response Following Chicago Center Fire
The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.
Nov 24, 2014 - 9:20 AM
NATS Video Shows UK Air Congestion
Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.
Nov 19, 2014 - 1:52 PM
FAA Declares Latest NextGen Project a Success
North Texas Metroplex project to streamline flight paths, save fuel, cut emissions