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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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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
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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