ATC

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

Poonawalla Aviation flew its Airbus H145 aircraft using India's new GAGAN satellite-based navigation system.
Jun 6, 2023 - 10:48 AM
India is deploying its own GPS-aided Geo-augmented satellite-based navigation system, starting with low-level rotorcraft routes.
Heathrow remote tower
Jun 1, 2023 - 8:02 AM
As Europe and other parts of the world expand their use of remote-tower technologies, the FAA is pulling back and halting such projects at two airports.
Aerial view of Gulfstream G650ER in flight over ocean
May 26, 2023 - 11:13 AM
The FAA plans to allow business and general aviation aircraft to resume using enroute CPDLC by August 31.
NASA's Pilatus PC-12 aircraft on airport ramp
May 18, 2023 - 2:42 AM
NASA is utilizing a PC-12 to test cell tower signal strength in the greater Cleveland area to assess communications infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft.
Representatives from several Philippine authorities around conference table
May 5, 2023 - 9:24 AM
Philippine authorities called for a probe on Tuesday to investigate Manila’s May 1 Terminal 3 power outage a day before air traffic system upgrades begin.
May 1, 2023 - 12:44 PM
The 169 new routes activated by the FAA on Monday replaces 'legacy' routes based on ground radar.
Apr 27, 2023 - 11:58 AM
Nav Canada outlined flight plan procedures for flying with ADS-B and for handling of limited exceptions of those without ADS-B after the mandate deadline.
SpaceX Dragon launch
Apr 25, 2023 - 10:51 AM
With increasing space operations frequency and launch sites, the FAA is trying to strike a balance on aircraft and spacecraft airspace needs.
Reliable Robotics' Cessna 208 Caravan flying over clouds
Apr 24, 2023 - 11:27 AM
Students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona, tested Reliable Robotics’ communication system for remotely piloted aircraft.
Digital rendering of FAA new small airport ATC tower design
Apr 20, 2023 - 10:41 AM
The FAA has set aside $500 million to lay the groundwork to replace 31 aging air traffic control towers with new, sustainable facilities.