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In anticipation of our 2025 Regional Meetings, the IFATCA Communications Team is proud to present a new issue of The Controller magazine. Easiest access is via our website: ifatca.org/issue/the-co...

Spotlight Episode 11 - Germany - IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast In this episode of IFATCA Spotlight, Renz Bulseco interviews Miriam Kelm, an air traffic controller and executive board member of GDF, the German air traffic controllers' association. They discuss Mir...

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We've just published the latest issue of our magazine, The Controller

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IFATCA Statement on the Rigorous Standards and Processes to Becoming a Certified Air Traffic Controller The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) is the independent, international federation with member associations in 130 countries worldwide. Among the objectives…

Statement from the IFATCA Executive Board on the rigorous standards and processes to becoming a certified Air Traffic Controller. The statement is made in the aftermath of the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. (USA) on 29 January 2025
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The January IFATCA Circular is out: conta.cc/3WoZ4bx

The dangers of GNSS interference The potential risks of interfering with satellite navigation systems (GNSS) have been well-researched and documented in recent years. IFATCA’s TOC is writing working papers on the subject, and larg…

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A new Spotlight podcast has landed. Fedor, an ATCO from Peru, shares his journey into air traffic control, detailing his training and experiences in Cusco and Lima.

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The last IFATCA Circular for 2024 has just been published: conta.cc/3DltNj7

Spotlight Episode 4 - Belgium - IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast In this episode, we shine a light on air traffic control in Belgium. Maryse and Jasper discuss the challenges they face as controllers in the heart of Europe. That includes batches of VIP flights arri...

Episode 4 of our Spotlight Podcast: Air Traffic Control in Belgium. Maryse and Jasper discuss the challenges they face as controllers in the heart of Europe. Produced by Thorsten Raue (Germany), find it in your favourite podcast app or via the link below.
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The website for the 2025 Annual Conference is now available. More information will be added over the coming weeks, so make sure to visit often: www.ifatca2025.com

A new issue of the IFATCA Circular is now available: conta.cc/4eyUe1K

IFATCA Circular - April 2023

More European Member Associations have completed our staff shortage survey. The results and a statement from IFATCA's EVP Europe, Frédéric Deleau, can be found via this webpage:

#IFATCA62: transfers between the hotel and the airport are not arranged by the Organizing Committee, but they have partnered with Jamaica Tours Ltd. No-obligation info on how to book is on the website:

See you in #Jamaica 🇯🇲

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Have you booked your hotel room for the Annual Conference 2023 yet? Rooms at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa at the favourable, all-inclusive rate are selling out quick. More information on the website:
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新年快樂 - Happy New Year! Today we celebrate the Lunar New Year, leaving behind the Year of the Tiger and welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit.
#lunarnewyear #rabbit #rabbityear

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IFATCA has published a press release on the tragic crash in Pokhara, Nepal

Congratulations to our Finnish Member Association 'Suomen Lennonjohtajien Yhdistys ry' or SLJY: they celebrate their 70th anniversary this year. IFATCA EVP Europe had the privilege of representing our Federation at an commemorative event.

IFATCA Press Release on the accident in Lima, Peru

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IFATCA is gravely concerned for the safety of civil aviation in Haitian airspace following an attack on aviation safety personnel, including three ATCOs. Read our full press release:
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Happy International Day of the Air Traffic Controller!

#atc100
#ifatcacelebratesatcos
#100yearskeepingskiessafe
#internationaldayofthecontroller
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Review IFATCA's interventions at the ICAO A/41! Below is an intervention on WP/230, to highlight the importance of customizing training and assessment of proficiency to the needs of controllers, while considering the environment and context in which the controllers operate.

A new issue of The Controller - more details on how to read your copy:

Just a few more weeks to the four regional meetings, and the celebration of 100 Years of Air Traffic Control.

More information:

Africa & Middle East:
Americas:
Asia/Pacific:
Europe:

Happy International FISO Day to all our colleagues worldwide that deliver safe and efficient aerodrome and en-route Flight Information Services.

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