ATC

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

A controller works in a remote tower center.
Nov 11, 2014 - 3:28 PM
The European Cockpit Association has issued a position paper on emerging "remote tower services."
Nov 4, 2014 - 11:21 AM
Sensors are installed at Ornskoldsvik Airport but air traffic is remotely controlled from Sundsvall, Sweden.
Oct 30, 2014 - 3:30 PM
Working group formed to rally aircraft operators behind automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology.
Oct 30, 2014 - 3:25 PM
When paired with Garmin’s Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, the system provides ADS-B IN benefits via a mobile device.
Graphic of ADS-B ground stations
Oct 29, 2014 - 8:37 AM
The aviation industry and the FAA have agreed to form an 'Equip 2020' working group to promote the adoption of ADS-B equipment.
Oct 20, 2014 - 11:40 AM
Changes follow other recent NextGen airspace updates.
Oct 13, 2014 - 12:45 PM
New system will include 3-D terrain visualization.
Oct 13, 2014 - 12:35 PM
Funding shortages for modernization remain a formidable obstacle.
Oct 13, 2014 - 12:25 PM
ATC facility closed by fire appears to be on track to return to service today.
Washington Reagan National Airport
Oct 9, 2014 - 4:01 PM
The study compares U.S. ATC system to that in Canada, the UK and other European countries.