ATC

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

Latest

Pakistani Airspace Reopens as Kashmir Tensions Ease

Several airlines resume regular service.

Airlines

March 1, 2019

Military Spat Closes Pakistan Airspace, Snarls Traffic

Pakistan’s civil aviation authority said flight operations in northeastern and northwestern regions of Pakistan will remain suspended until further notice.

Airports

February 27, 2019

Kashmir Hostilities Severely Disrupt Airline Operations

Operators can no longer use Pakistani and Afghani airspace while India closes eight airports.

Airlines

February 27, 2019

Toronto Pearson To Launch Departure Reservation Program

Airport will sequence operations based on reservations and air traffic flow management restrictions.

ATC

February 12, 2019

Videos

Belgian Airspace to Close for Inbound and Outbound Traffic

All flights to and from Belgium will be suspended for 24 hours due to a national strike affecting staffing levels at the ANSP.

Airlines

February 12, 2019

Canada Issues Recommendations Following Incursion Study

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into 27 runway incursions at Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport has led to four recommendations.

Airports

February 4, 2019

Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.

ATC

January 31, 2019

ATC Delays Break U.S. Government Shutdown Impasse

The FAA acknowledged it has experienced a higher number than usual staff out on sick leave at two of its facilities.

ATC

January 25, 2019

ATC Staff Shortage Halts Flights at New York La Guardia

Air traffic management program has delayed outgoing flights by more than an hour at nearby Newark Airport.

Airports

January 25, 2019

NATCA Takes Case to Traveling Public—and Courts

NATCA is planning to distribute leaflets at as many as 50 airports to highlight the ramifications of the shutdown.

ATC

January 14, 2019

NATCA Sues U.S. Government for Controllers' Pay

The union representing FAA air traffic controllers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for non-payment of wages due to the ongoing shutdown.

ATC

January 11, 2019

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.

Airlines

January 11, 2019

Reduced Spacing Trial Coming to NAT This Spring

A trial of reduced separation standards in the North Atlantic Track is scheduled to start on or after March 28.

ATC

January 10, 2019

Singapore, Malaysia Strike Deal over Airspace Spat

The Singapore and Malaysia governments have agreed to take reciprocal actions to ease the airspace dispute around Singapore Seletar Airport.

Airports

January 9, 2019

Malaysia Restricts Airspace Near Seletar ILS Path

Malaysia has permanently restricted airspace over Pasir Gudang, Johor, near the ILS approach path of Singapore Seletar Airport.

Airports

January 2, 2019

Florida VIP TFR Is Cancelled, For Now

The TFR would have lasted 16 days and imposed expansive restrictions on operations in the Palm Beach, Florida area.

ATC

December 26, 2018

Aspen Airport Leaves Runway Lights on During Daytime

Air traffic officials hope to avoid a repeat of a Falcon Jet off-runway landing in January 2018.

Airports

December 26, 2018

FAA Soliciting Input on Florida Airspace Changes

The FAA is replacing dozens of existing air traffic procedures with more efficient satellite-based routes.

ATC

December 12, 2018

Singapore Responds to Malaysian Claims over Airspace

Malaysia plans to reclaim control of airspace over Jahor state starting in 2019.

ATC

December 5, 2018

ADS-B Out Deadline Looms for Some PBN Routes in India

ADS-B Out will be required for aircraft flying certain performance-based navigation (PBN) routes in Indian airspace above FL290, starting Jan. 1, 2019.

ATC

December 4, 2018

ATC

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

Latest

Pakistani Airspace Reopens as Kashmir Tensions Ease

Several airlines resume regular service.

Military Spat Closes Pakistan Airspace, Snarls Traffic

Pakistan’s civil aviation authority said flight operations in northeastern and northwestern regions of Pakistan will remain suspended until further notice.

Kashmir Hostilities Severely Disrupt Airline Operations

Operators can no longer use Pakistani and Afghani airspace while India closes eight airports.

Toronto Pearson To Launch Departure Reservation Program

Airport will sequence operations based on reservations and air traffic flow management restrictions.

Videos

More Articles

Belgian Airspace to Close for Inbound and Outbound Traffic

All flights to and from Belgium will be suspended for 24 hours due to a national strike affecting staffing levels at the ANSP.

Canada Issues Recommendations Following Incursion Study

A Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigation into 27 runway incursions at Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport has led to four recommendations.

Osprey Brings Real-time Risk Assessment to Flightworx

Data-led approach offers instantaneous risk assessment in flight planning tool.

ATC Delays Break U.S. Government Shutdown Impasse

The FAA acknowledged it has experienced a higher number than usual staff out on sick leave at two of its facilities.

ATC Staff Shortage Halts Flights at New York La Guardia

Air traffic management program has delayed outgoing flights by more than an hour at nearby Newark Airport.

NATCA Takes Case to Traveling Public—and Courts

NATCA is planning to distribute leaflets at as many as 50 airports to highlight the ramifications of the shutdown.

NATCA Sues U.S. Government for Controllers' Pay

The union representing FAA air traffic controllers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for non-payment of wages due to the ongoing shutdown.

Europe Hit by First ATC Strikes of the Year

Air traffic control capacity shortages, staffing issues, and industrial action caused a sharp rise in 2018 flight delays.

Reduced Spacing Trial Coming to NAT This Spring

A trial of reduced separation standards in the North Atlantic Track is scheduled to start on or after March 28.

Singapore, Malaysia Strike Deal over Airspace Spat

The Singapore and Malaysia governments have agreed to take reciprocal actions to ease the airspace dispute around Singapore Seletar Airport.

Malaysia Restricts Airspace Near Seletar ILS Path

Malaysia has permanently restricted airspace over Pasir Gudang, Johor, near the ILS approach path of Singapore Seletar Airport.

Florida VIP TFR Is Cancelled, For Now

The TFR would have lasted 16 days and imposed expansive restrictions on operations in the Palm Beach, Florida area.

Aspen Airport Leaves Runway Lights on During Daytime

Air traffic officials hope to avoid a repeat of a Falcon Jet off-runway landing in January 2018.

FAA Soliciting Input on Florida Airspace Changes

The FAA is replacing dozens of existing air traffic procedures with more efficient satellite-based routes.

Singapore Responds to Malaysian Claims over Airspace

Malaysia plans to reclaim control of airspace over Jahor state starting in 2019.

ADS-B Out Deadline Looms for Some PBN Routes in India

ADS-B Out will be required for aircraft flying certain performance-based navigation (PBN) routes in Indian airspace above FL290, starting Jan. 1, 2019.

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