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International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations
IFATCA 2025 Annual Conference 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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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.
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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…
IFATCA Statement on the Tragic Accident at Washington National Airport
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA) extends its deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic…
Disruption of GNSS Signals
Joint Position Paper NOTE This paper supersedes IFALPA's 23POS25, Disruption of Satellite-Based Signals BACKGROUND Modern air traffic relies heavily on…
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World Sleep Day – Make Sleep Health a Priority for Air Traffic Controllers
by The IFATCA Mental Wellbeing Task Force The operational demands in aviation continue to evolve, as technology does, but…
The Calm in the Storm – IFATCA’s Commitment to DEI
by Sverre Ivar ElsbakChair, IFATCA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (EDITF)Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), or EDI as we…
Valentine’s Day, a date to remember the importance of Social Support
The work of an air traffic controller sometimes involves facing long working hours, which can lead to different health issues.…
Why English Proficiency Requires Ongoing Effort
In the highly structured world of aviation, where standard operating procedures and efficient communication are supposed to be the norm,…
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