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…
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Get the latest news and updates related to Air Traffic Control (ATC), including technologies, regulations, and advancements in the field.
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…
Inmarsat, ESA aim to take Iris satellite air traffic comms system global
Inmarsat and the European Space Agency (ESA) have announced plans to globalize the Iris air traffic system that…
Mexico caps flights at Mexico City Airport after near-miss fans safety concerns
Mexico is capping the number of flights at the main airport in Mexico City and moving more flights…
EASA warns of intensifying GPS jamming incidents linked to war in Ukraine
European aviation safety authorities have warned of risks from increased incidents of GPS jamming, following Russia’s invasion of…
Love in the airwaves: an ATC controller falls for a first officer
You may have heard of love at first sight, but have you ever experienced love at first sound?…
Strike! Italian ATC walkout prompts Alitalia flight cancellations
With an air traffic controllers’ strike planned in Italy for September 7, 2021, flag carrier Alitalia has been…
London City Airport introduces remote ATC tower
London City Airport (LCY) took a step forward in global air traffic management and became the first major…
France braces for strikes, 20% of flights cut
The French General Directorate of Civil Aviation required airlines to cut 20% of their flights over French territory…
Delays rose by 100% in Europe, 2019 to be “at least as bad”
In 2018, number of flight delays increased by over 100% in the congested European airspace, when compared with…
Germany and Austria ATC disruptions affect traffic
Here we go again? Disruptions in ATC is currently affecting traffic within the German and Austrian airspaces.Air traffic…