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Air Traffic Control Technology: Surveillance, Messages and Flow

Gatwick Air Traffic Control tower

Air traffic control technology helps people share aircraft information, communicate instructions and manage traffic flow. Different tools solve different problems. A surveillance update is not the same as an additional runway, and a digital message does not remove the need for trained controllers and pilots.

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How Air Traffic Control Supports Airline Safety

How Air Traffic Control Supports Airline Safety

Air traffic control helps organize aircraft movements on the ground and in the air. Controllers work with pilots to keep traffic flowing within applicable separation standards. The system includes people, procedures, communications and surveillance equipment; it is much more than the radar display shown in films.

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