Advanced ACT announced plans for a remote air traffic control tower center in Selma that is poised to revolutionize air space management in the U.S. through its technology to serve multiple airports from one location.

Source: https://www.alreporter.com/2023/03/31/2022-economic-development-projects-brought-record-capital-investment-to-state/

Aer Lingus said: “Due to a failure of the UK air traffic control flight planning systems, which is outside of Aer Lingus’ control, there are severe restrictions on all flights into the UK and flying over UK airspace today.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/08/28/irish-passengers-warned-of-delays-as-uk-air-traffic-control-hit-by-technical-fault/

A FAMILY from Skipton are stuck in France until Sunday and must fly back from an airport hours away from where they were staying after the air traffic control failure.

Source: https://www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/23755752.family-stuck-france-air-traffic-control-issue/?ref=rss

Airprox is an aviation term where a pilot or air traffic controller believes the relative position and speed of two aircraft are unsafe.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/pilots-perform-evasive-manoeuvres-to-avoid-mid-air-collision-east-of-windsor-1.7053639?cmp=rss

An aviation consultant and former British Airways Boeing 747 pilot, the entire air traffic control system in the United Kingdom appears to have failed.

Source: https://thecurrent-online.com/news/why-are-flights-cancelled-today/54500/

A problem with the functioning of a system known as the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) used to control air traffic prompted the FAA on Monday…

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/38c871c03c77e81f?ref=ff

As a result, it has become essential for airline operators to purchase new aircraft to meet the rising demand in order to keep up with the year-over-year increase in air traffic.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/commercial-aircraft-seating-market-to-grow-by-usd-2-908-million-from-2022-to-2027rising-procurement-of-new-generation-aircraft-boosts-the-market-growth---technavio-301882490.html

Asked if America’s air traffic control system is out of date, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg paused a long time before answering, “The system is continuously being upgraded.”

Source: https://pjmedia.com/columns/john-stossel/2023/03/15/better-flying-n1678334

At the airports, Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers are expected to work without pay, but travelers could face delays in updating their U.S. passports or other travel documents.

Source: https://abc7news.com/government-shutdown-2023-deadline-update-govt-saturday/13848335/

Being an air traffic controller requires completing the program at the FAA Academy, in addition to serving two to four years of on-the-job training.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/high-paying-jobs-without-college-degree

Christine McGuinness said she is "stranded" after air traffic control failures caused chaos for holidaymakers.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/christine-mcguinness-stranded-no-idea-27610296

Disruption is expected for hundreds of flights at Gatwick and other parts of the UK after a “network-wide failure of UK air traffic control computer systems”.

Source: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/23751322.gatwick-flight-chaos-uk-air-traffic-control-computers-fail/?ref=rss

Earlier in the week, the airline business had already said it was suffering disruption due to air traffic control (ATC) restrictions.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/business/easyjet-to-shed-light-on-impact-of-potential-summer-disruption-b2375411.html

EasyJet said in a statement: “Nats air traffic control staffing shortages at Gatwick yesterday led to a significantly reduced flow rate being imposed on airlines, meaning some flights were delayed and some were unable to operate.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/09/07/thousands-of-airline-passengers-hit-by-fresh-air-traffic-control-cancellations/

Environmental groups have argued that higher air travel costs could help cut the growth of air traffic and would help to both fund the green transition and reduce emissions in the shorter term.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/airfares-high-europe-world-explained-9023265/

Flight Commander No. 453 Squadron, Williamtown Flight, Squadron Leader Colin Haywood (r) shows Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy the view of RAAF Base Williamtown from the air traffic control tower during a recent visit.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8326455/sixty-new-defence-industry-jobs-at-williamtown/?src=rss

Flights were cancelled on Thursday as air traffic controllers joined the 24-hour nationwide strike announced by the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE), the Civil Servants’ Confederation (ADEDY), and the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO).

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/03/19/passenger-injured-greece-railway-files-criminal-complaint/

France is bracing for airport chaos on Monday as air traffic controllers go on strike.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/de2eeb0da935f5d0?ref=ff

He drew a parallel with international co-operation in air traffic control, and called for similar global frameworks in various domains.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/create-global-legal-framework-to-tackle-cyber-terrorism-pm-modi-tells-legal-fraternity/article67338663.ece

He points out that strikes, including air traffic control, airport baggage handling, airport security and rail have already played havoc with people’s travel plans this summer.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41162662.html