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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.
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
Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
15 October 2025 -- PRESS STATEMENT -- The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations (IFATCA)Condemns the Unjust Arrests of…
IFATCA Spotlight Podcast – Macau
In anticipation of the IFATCA Asia/Pacific Regional Meeting, our Spotlight host, Thorsten Raue, interviews Raymond Tam, the president of the…
IFATCA @ ICAO ASSEMBLY 42
The 42nd ICAO General Assembly was held in Montréal, Canada, from 23 September to 3 October 2025, with IFATCA once…
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The future of ATC won’t be written on paper
From drones and eVTOLs to the return of supersonic jets, the skies are evolving fast. Yet on the ground, many…
IFATCA’s Speak English Program (SEP): Connecting ATCOs Globally
During SEP-tember, IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations) highlighted the success of its Speak English Program (SEP), showcasing videos…
UK GUILD’s Annual General Meeting 2025
The GATCO Annual General Meeting was held in Brooklands, some 15 Miles South of London Heathrow. The traditional gala dinner…
IFATCA at NATCA’s Communicating for Safety Conference 2025
Reaching New Heights: Resilience, Collaboration, and Innovation This year’s Communicating for Safety Conference (CFS) 2025 conference hosted by NATCA U.S.A. was held from September 15–17. The event brought together global…
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