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Staff Shortages in Air Traffic Control

47TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Arusha, Tanzania, 10-14 March 2008 WP No. 166 Staff Shortages in Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary This paper is a snapshot of what is going on in the world of air traffic control and the … Continued

Protection of Safety Information

51ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kathmandu, Nepal, 12-16 March 2012 WP No. 156 Protection of Safety Information Presented by PLC Summary Safety information is a main source for the permanent enhancement of safety in aviation. But there are many risks of its … Continued

Clarification of Sector Manning Principles

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 153 Clarification of Sector Manning Principles Presented by PLC Summary The purpose of this paper is to analyse the existing manning (staffing) principles. Introduction 1.1 IFATCA policy contains reference … Continued

Update on Commercialisation of Air Traffic Services

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 160 Update on Commercialisation of Air Traffic Services Presented by PLC Summary This paper compiles information about the impact of commercialisation of Air Traffic Services on the working environment of … Continued

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 68 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC Presented by PLC & TOC Summary There are many sources and publications available on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The objective … Continued

Shortage of ATC Personnel

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. L166 Shortage of ATC Personnel Presented by the Dominican Republic Introduction 1.1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry, particularly in the reopening … Continued

Attracting New Air Traffic Controllers

64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 154 Attracting New Air Traffic Controllers Presented by PLC Summary Since many ANSPs are dealing with staffing shortages, it is important to create and have a … Continued

INFO 6.1.2 PURPOSE OF THE IHB

IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook should contain current information on aspects relating to professional and legal matters in ATC in the countries represented in the Federation. It should be drafted in such a way as to enable its … Continued

WC 10.2.8 REGULATORY APPROVAL OF ATM SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT

IFATCA Policy is: MAs should encourage their State’s Regulatory Authority to play a role in the development and certification / commissioning and oversight during the life cycle of air traffic control equipment. Any information displayed at a controller working … Continued

WC 10.3.6 STAFFING

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that MAs establish a specific task force to work with the employer to identify and achieve the required staffing targets for each individual facility. These minimum staffing levels must take into consideration the following: … Continued