Trump plans to ‘radically transform’ ATC system after Newark flight disruptions
The Trump administration pledged to “radically transform” air traffic control following telecommunications and equipment issues at the Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia ATC take leave to ‘recover from stress’ after Newark flight chaos
Air traffic controllers at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) have taken time off to “recover from…
United Airlines reduces Newark flights over ATC issues
United Airlines has decided to cut around 35 daily round-trip flights from its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)…
Flight chaos at Newark airport linked to ‘staffing issues’ at Philadelphia ATC
Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) because of telecommunications and equipment…
ATC workers no longer subject to Trump’s ‘deferred resignation offer’
The Trump administration announced that full-time federal employees in public safety positions, including air traffic control (ATC) workers,…
IATA and ICAO: a guide to airline and airport codes
Airports around the world have their unique identifier codes, which nevertheless come in two different versions: IATA (International Air Transport Association)…
NTSB releases more details of investigation into FedEx-Southwest near collision
Fog so dense that only plane silhouettes are visible, a takeoff that occurred later than usual, these are…
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
Ryanair calls on EU to protect overflights during French ATC industrial action
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, has once again called on the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen,…
US senators told shortage of ATCs has caused spike in aircraft close calls
On November 9, 2023, a United States (US) subcommittee met to hear evidence from aviation experts about the…
The different types of transponders used in aviation
What is a transponder?A transponder is an electronic device found on aircraft that helps to identify them on…
EASA wants to use ‘technological evolution’ to address ATC bottlenecks in Europe
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a proposal to streamline the attestation of Air Traffic…
One in two flights canceled in France over ATC strike
The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) is asking airlines to reduce their flight schedule by half…
London Gatwick hit by ATC woes just after saying capacity caps won’t be extended
Just hours after saying it had no plans to extend capacity cuts beyond August, London Gatwick Airport (LGW)…
Moroccan air traffic controller union issues notice of restrictions
Morocco’s Unified National Bureau of Air Traffic Controllers, a representative body of air traffic controllers in Morocco, issued…
Two planes on the runway! ATC error behind Hong Kong 2017 incident
The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong said a controller’s lapse in concentration was behind a…
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The…
Switzerland airspace reopens after technical ATC system malfunction
Switzerland reopened its airspace after a technical problem with the country’s air traffic control system (ATC) grounded flights…