European Air Traffic Control Performance

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of European Air Traffic Control: “Last month I expressed concern about Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in Europe and the US. Both are disappointing. The ATC environment that all carriers in Europe are experiencing is challenging. […]

European carriers renew call to speed up airspace modernization

Airlines for Europe (A4E) has renewed calls to speed up airspace modernization as structural air traffic control (ATC) issues—including capacity issues and staff shortages—have contributed to a 114% increase in airline delay minutes in the first half of 2019 compared with 2017. ATC capacity and staff shortages were responsible for more than 70% of all […]

FAA issues Hurricane Michael update

The Federal Aviation Administration closely monitors forecasted hurricanes and severe weather events and prepares FAA facilities and equipment to withstand storm damage. We prepare and protect air traffic control facilities along the projected storm path so we can quickly resume operations after the hurricane passes. Enabling flights to resume quickly is critical to support disaster […]

Flexible airspace has reduced CO2 emissions and fuel consumption

FABEC airspace has seen marked improvements in CO2 emissions and fuel consumption since the implementation of seasonal airspace flexibility. Almost 13,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 4,200 tonnes of fuel have been saved as a result of seasonal arrangements between air navigation service providers in charge of the FABEC (Functional Airspace Block Europe Central) airspace. […]