In anticipation of our 2025 Regional Meetings, the IFATCA Communications Team is proud to present a new issue of The Controller magazine. Easiest access is via our website: ifatca.org/issue/the-co...

We've just published the latest issue of our magazine, The Controller ifatca.org/issue/the-co...

Statement from the IFATCA Executive Board on the rigorous standards and processes to becoming a certified Air Traffic Controller. The statement is made in the aftermath of the mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. (USA) on 29 January 2025 ifatca.org/statement-ri...

The January IFATCA Circular is out: conta.cc/3WoZ4bx

A new Spotlight podcast has landed. Fedor, an ATCO from Peru, shares his journey into air traffic control, detailing his training and experiences in Cusco and Lima. Find Spotlight episodes in your favourite podcast app or directly via this link: www.buzzsprout.com/2394903/epis...

The last IFATCA Circular for 2024 has just been published: conta.cc/3DltNj7

Episode 4 of our Spotlight Podcast: Air Traffic Control in Belgium. Maryse and Jasper discuss the challenges they face as controllers in the heart of Europe. Produced by Thorsten Raue (Germany), find it in your favourite podcast app or via the link below. www.buzzsprout.com/2394903/epis...

The website for the 2025 Annual Conference is now available. More information will be added over the coming weeks, so make sure to visit often: www.ifatca2025.com

A new issue of the IFATCA Circular is now available: conta.cc/4eyUe1K

IFATCA Circular - April 2023

More European Member Associations have completed our staff shortage survey. The results and a statement from IFATCA's EVP Europe, Frédéric Deleau, can be found via this webpage:

#IFATCA62: transfers between the hotel and the airport are not arranged by the Organizing Committee, but they have partnered with Jamaica Tours Ltd. No-obligation info on how to book is on the website: See you in #Jamaica 🇯🇲

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Have you booked your hotel room for the Annual Conference 2023 yet? Rooms at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa at the favourable, all-inclusive rate are selling out quick. More information on the website: #ifatca2023 #annualconference2023 #ifatca62

新年快樂 - Happy New Year! Today we celebrate the Lunar New Year, leaving behind the Year of the Tiger and welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit. #lunarnewyear #rabbit #rabbityear

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IFATCA has published a press release on the tragic crash in Pokhara, Nepal

Congratulations to our Finnish Member Association 'Suomen Lennonjohtajien Yhdistys ry' or SLJY: they celebrate their 70th anniversary this year. IFATCA EVP Europe had the privilege of representing our Federation at an commemorative event.

IFATCA Press Release on the accident in Lima, Peru PDF version:

IFATCA is gravely concerned for the safety of civil aviation in Haitian airspace following an attack on aviation safety personnel, including three ATCOs. Read our full press release: #haitiatc

Happy International Day of the Air Traffic Controller! #atc100 #ifatcacelebratesatcos #100yearskeepingskiessafe #internationaldayofthecontroller #ifatca

Review IFATCA's interventions at the ICAO A/41! Below is an intervention on WP/230, to highlight the importance of customizing training and assessment of proficiency to the needs of controllers, while considering the environment and context in which the controllers operate.

A new issue of The Controller - more details on how to read your copy:

Just a few more weeks to the four regional meetings, and the celebration of 100 Years of Air Traffic Control. More information: Africa & Middle East: Americas: Asia/Pacific: Europe:

Happy International FISO Day to all our colleagues worldwide that deliver safe and efficient aerodrome and en-route Flight Information Services. #fisoday2022 #internationalfisoday

"IFATCA One in a Hundred - episode three" at

March 8th is International Women's Day. Read the full statement together with #IFALPA and #IFATSEA : #iwd22 #iwd2022 #BreakTheBias

A number of IFATCA Member Associations are actively helping their Ukrainian colleagues affected by the war waged onto their country. Find out how to provide support via

We’ve just released a new issue of The Controller. Details on how to get your digital copy can be found via this link

Register now for the 6th (and last!) CANSO/IATA/IFALPA/IFATCA Webinar on ATCO and Crew Interface! Mr. Benjamin van der Sanden will be among the speakers presenting. The webinar will take place on 4 November at 1130Z. Register for free following this link:

On October 20th each year, we celebrate the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. It is easy to overlook that humans are still an essential part in the present and future air traffic management systems. #DOTC2021 #IFATCA #ATC #airtrafficcontrol

Exactly 60 years ago, professional air traffic controllers' associations from across Europe gathered in Amsterdam to found IFATCA. While more were present, the IFATCA Convention was initially signed by 12 associations. #DOTC2021 #IFATCA #60years

Register now for the 5th CANSO/IATA/IFALPA/IFATCA Webinar on ATM & Airport operations during recovery! Mr. Ignacio Baca will be among the speakers presenting. The webinar will take place on 23 September at 1030Z. Register for free following this link:

September 11th 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of what has since become known as 9/11. Together with the rest of the world, IFATCA remembers the innocent victims of these heinous attacks. Our industry has overcome these despicable acts of terrorism, but we have not forgotten...

We have published a brand new issue of The Controller - more details on how to get your (electronic) copy can be found on our website

Register now for the 4th CANSO/IATA/IFALPA/IFATCA Webinar on Organization & Change Management Throughout a Pandemic! Mr. Jules Ogilvie will be among the speakers presenting. Register for free following this link:

In cooperation with @IFATCA and @eu_cockpit, @eurocontrol supports judiciaries in finding aviation safety experts trained in Just Culture principles to assist national prosecutors in evaluating aviation incidents and accidents. #justculture

Join us for this 3rd CANSO/IATA/IFALPA/IFATCA Webinar on Human Factors for ATCOs! Former IFATCA President and CEO, Mr. Marc Baumgartner, will be among the speakers presenting. Register for free following this link:

We have compiled the information we have on the situation in Albania on our website: Dossier Albania

IFATCA is pleased to announce the publication of the 5th Bulletin, of the webinar series “Safely Navigating the Industry Recovery”, following the webinar held on 18 March 2021 on Occupational Health and Safety. Download the Bulletin here:

ANACNA's monograph, the management of the emergency at the time of COVID-19, will showcase those who acted as barrier to the spread of virus and are a bridge to the new social and operational structure. Read more about this ANACNA initiative here:

Happy International Women’s Day 2021! #chooseToChallenge #IFALPA #IWD2021

You are cordially invited to the 4h Session of the ICAO DRONE ENABLE Webinar Series on the human dimension in UTM, next 24 March 2021, 1300UTC. The Session will be moderated by Marc Baumgartner. Registration is free, simply follow this link:

IFATCA is excited to launch the 2nd webinar series, focussing on the safe recovery to normal operations. 1st episode focus on affected ability of operational staff to go back to normal working environments. Register now, it's free!

New issue of The Controller - all details of how to read your electronic copy on