Air Traffic Controllers, Civil Aviation

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Transport workers express concerns over remote towers (aviationweek.com)

By Alan Dron Transport sector trade unionists have expressed concern at the growth of air traffic control remote tower operations (RTO), urging a global set of regulations governing their use. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says there should be “solid, enforceable regulations,” both to define safety requirements for RTO and to ensure that the […]


November 6, 2020

ITF launches first position paper on remote tower operations

Air Traffic Controllers, Civil Aviation, ITF news online

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ITF launches first position paper on remote tower operations

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has today launched its first position paper on remote tower operations, striking to the heart of a key issue for the future of global aviation. Air traffic services are vital to the safety and efficiency of the aviation sector and the wider global economy, managing national and international airspace […]


November 2, 2020