ATC

This year I have the honour of chairing the EUROCONTROL ATC Automation Working Group (AAWG) on behalf of NATS. The group brings together air navigation service providers (ANSPs) from across Europe to collaborate on the future of air traffic control support tools. The AAWG focuses on how new tools, algorithms and ways of working can be safely developed and introduced into operations, an increasingly important priority as aviation evolves and demands on the ATM network continue to grow. The post Shaping the future of ATC through collaboration appeared first on NATS Blog.

The FAA Needs Funds To Take The Next Step In ATC Modernization The FAA seeks more resources to move into the next phase of modernizing U.S. air traffic control. audra.avizieni… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 08:00 Author Graham Warwick Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford does not see the civil aviation regulator hitting air traffic control staffing targets in the near future but defends the agency’s actions following the January 2025 mid-air collision that killed 67 people near Washington, DC. Highly complex US airspace is unlikely to be managed by a fully-staffed air traffic control system… The post Full ATC staffing still years away after deadly Reagan National collision: FAA first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Airspace is a critical part of the UK’s national infrastructure, and modernising it is essential if the aviation sector is to meet future aviation demand. Airspace modernisation will help deliver cleaner, quieter and smarter flights, while reducing complexity and improving capacity across the wider network. The drive for airspace modernisation means it is more than an aviation project; it’s a national priority that’s been backed by government policy since 2018. The human factor in airspace transformation Air […] The post The role of Air Traffic Control in future airspace appeared first on NATS Blog.