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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
Joint Press Release – Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS)
IFALPA and IFATCA Background The threat from Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) is not a new one for civil aviation.…
Joint Press Release – Harmonized Implementation of the ICAO “4 Levels of Threat”
IFALPA and IFATCA Background The growing number of unruly passenger events worldwide poses a significant threat to flight safety and…
IFATCA Spotlight Podcast – Romania
n the first episode of 2026, IFATCA Spotlight podcast host Thorsten Raue interviews Cristian Radu, a prominent figure in Romanian…
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