Modern Skies Coalition Strongly Supports Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control Modernization Plan
Today, a broad coalition of aviation stakeholders released the statement below supporting Secretary Duffy’s Air Traffic Control modernization plan: “We strongly support Secretary Duffy’s plan to rebuild our nation’s air traffic control system. Recent issues—especially those at DCA and EWR—remind us of the urgent need for a sharp focus on the safety and efficiency of […]
JetBlue CEO Pushes for Air Traffic Control Upgrades Under Trump
JetBlue Airways Corp. is urging President-elect Donald Trump to bolster the nation’s air traffic control system, which industry leaders have blamed for travel disruptions due to insufficient staffing and outdated technology. “I wish this administration would focus more on air traffic control,” Chief Executive Officer Joanna Geraghty said in a Bloomberg Television interview Tuesday. “That […]
FAA will require more rest time for air traffic controllers amid fatigue concerns
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said the agency will increase the required amount of rest time for air traffic controllers in response to concerns over fatigue amid a staffing shortage. The changes, which would take effect within 90 days, would require controllers to have at least 10 hours of rest between […]
Thales and DGAC operate the world’s first solar-powered air traffic control radar station in Calama, Chile
Thales co-mounted STAR NG & RSM Air Traffic Control radar, 100% powered by solar energy ©Thales Chile’s General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), Chile’s civil aviation authority and Thales, a global leader in technology, are operating the world’s first 100% powered by solar energy air traffic control radar station. This technological innovation places Chile at […]
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. […]
