Air Traffic Control

Global air cargo demand grew 7.7% in September 2026, led by North American and Asia-Pacific carriers, while jet fuel prices more than doubled year-on-year

Air Canada reports record third-quarter revenue of C$7 billion but lowers its 2026 profit and cash flow forecasts amid rising fuel costs

ITA Airways and Archer have signed an agreement to develop an electric air taxi network in Italy. Archer estimates that the journey from Fiumicino to central Rome could be shortened from about an hour by road to less than ten minutes by air.

Two helicopters collided near McMinnville, Oregon, killing three people, including a flight instructor and a student pilot. Federal investigators are examining the crash

A new EUROCONTROL report reveals that jet fuel prices in Europe have reached a new record high since the start of the Middle East crisis

One of the world's most famous airports is losing its air connectivity lead to Istanbul Airport. Heathrow says dozens of airlines are waiting to enter or expand operations, but capacity constraints stop them

The British budget includes a further increase in the air passenger tax from April 2028, alongside advancing legislation that would allow authorities in England to impose a tax on tourist overnight stays

HiSky has avoided a potential flight shutdown in Romania after paying its outstanding debts to the country's air navigation services provider, days before a planned suspension

Romanian national airline TAROM has received the title of Supplier of the Royal House of Romania for air transport services, presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Elena

The Canadian Competition Authority warns that expanded coordination between Air Canada and United could harm competition on 10 routes between Canada and the US

Atlanta Airport is the 26th US facility to introduce electronic flight strips, as the FAA continues efforts to modernize air traffic control operations

On International Air Traffic Controller's Day: IFATCA celebrates its 65th anniversary, calling for greater investment in air traffic controller recruitment, training and retention

The FAA hired a record 2,235 air traffic controller trainees in FY2026 as the agency expands recruitment and training across the United States

Charleroi Airport warns that further Skeyes strike action could disrupt flights, urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport

More than 65,000 Ryanair passengers faced delays of up to eight hours as a NATS system failure caused widespread UK flight disruption

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened a $40 million Maryland facility producing critical digital voice equipment as the U.S. upgrades its air traffic control system

Ryanair has called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to "deliver or resign," accusing her of failing to tackle Europe's air traffic control delays and rising aviation costs

Ryanair’s October ranking: France, Spain, Germany and the UK lead delays amid ATC shortfalls; Bulgaria is best-performing. Urgent reform urged from the EU Commission President

**The ultra low-cost airline intensifies actions against Europe's Air Traffic Control system. Equipment failure reportedly caused delays for twelve flights in Greece.**

Following a shocking incident unveiled by 'PassportNews', where a Charles de Gaulle controller broadcast 'Free Palestine' to an El Al aircraft, the French Transport Minister announced the controller’s immediate suspension. A disciplinary process has been initiated and recordings have confirmed the facts