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International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations
IFATCA is the recognised international organisation representing air traffic controller associations. The Federation has been representing air traffic controllers for more than 60 years, and has member associations in more than 130 countries.
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IFATCA Industry Digest collects news, updates, reports and more from around the ATM world. It also features an event agenda, with meetings and webinars. Mainly aimed at IFATCA Representatives and Standing Committee members, it requires you to login to see this page.
Global Airspace Radar
Global Airspace Radar, the single source of information for airspace management stakeholders. Daily updates with news, analysis of industry trends, interviews with key leaders, newsletters to provide you with the perfect overview of the most important news, the latest innovations and insights, podcasts with key players on the hottest airspace management industry topics, a magazine published twice a year, a guide to industry events to help you decide which ones to visit, each with a list of related articles, and much more.
SPEAK ENGLISH PROGRAM
The Speak English Program provides an environment where air traffic controllers and other aviation professionals can practice plain English language and build up self-confidence in both usual and unusual situations that necessitate departure from standard R/T phraseology.
IFATCA Newsroom
Address to IFATCA by Adrian Cojoc, Director General of ROMATSA, Romania
By Adrian Cojoc, DG ROMATSA _________ I'll be honest with you: when we found out that over 430 air traffic…
IFATCA’s Annual Conference 2026 Highlights
by Nicola Ni Riada and Sallyanne Tong (IATCA Ireland) IFATCA’s annual conference 2026 was held from April 20th - 24th…
Address to IFATCA by Claudia Vîrlan, ATM/ANS Director at Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority
By Claudia VîRlan, ATM/ANS Director, Romanian CAA Madam President, distinguished delegates, member Association representatives, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good…
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