Simple Flying

Air Traffic Controller

latest

United Airlines Boeing 787 1
FAA
FAA Reaches 2023 Hiring Goal For Air Traffic Controllers

The administration has hired 1,500 air traffic controllers this year alone.

By 
Air Traffic Controller At Work 1
Optimizing Trajectories: What Is The FAA International Flight Test Demonstration?

The aircraft’s trajectory can be managed from take-off to touchdown across multiple countries.

By 
A clear night at Dublin Airport with a quad engine aircraft taking off. 1
Tenerife South Airport ATC Control Tower Spain 1
Spanish ATC Speak Out Against Privatization Of 7 Airport Towers

The union, representing most Spanish ATC controllers, has taken a firm stance against the government's plans to privatize seven airport control towers

By 
Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-3F6(ER) RP-C7781 (4).jpg 1
Power Outage At Philippine Airports Sees Hundreds Of Flights Canceled Or Diverted

Philippine airports kick off new year’s day with halted flights and empty airspace.

By 
Air Traffic Control Tower 1
At What Age Must Air Traffic Controllers Retire?

As a high pressure job, air traffic controllers in many countries must retire well before the age of 60.

By  and
US airlines at LAX airport getty 1
How Does Air Traffic Control Work?

Controllers are critical to airline operations across the globe.

By 
Air France Airbus A320 commercial aircraft as seen landing in London Heathrow Airport. 1
Strikes Set To Cause French Flight Cancelations On Friday

Air France, easyJet, Transavia, Ryanair, and Volotea could feel the most impact.

By 
New Delhi Air Traffic Control (ATC) Getty Images 1
Delhi Air Traffic Controller Removed From Active Duty After Failing Drug Test

The new testing policy was introduced in January 2022.

By 
United(Her Art Here -New York _ New Jersey Livery) Boeing 757-224  1
You Can Now Be A Pilot Or Air Traffic Controller In United Airlines’ App

Joining United's flight simulator game on their mobile app is Cleared to Land, a new game where you can practice your air traffic controller skills.

By 
1280px-DCAtower 1
New Delhi Air Traffic Control (ATC) Getty Images 1
India Is Facing A Shortage Of Air Traffic Controllers

The current workforce can't keep pace with the country's growing aviation needs.

By 
Air Traffic Control Tower 1