Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Collectively, these initiatives showcase Airbus’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology, with the ultimate goal of improving safety and efficiency, as well as potentially paving the way for reduced crew operations in the future.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 30, 2025

ATC: AI can improve most of tasks, but human element remains at the core Air traffic controllers (ATC) deal with a lot of dynamic information, which can lead to reduced attention under heavy workloads. But new AI-based technologies can reduce the workload while increasing flight safety, efficiency, and capacity.

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Aviation Technology Pilot Air Traffic Control Weather 201

Flightworx

MAY 1, 2024

Air traffic control rooms are strategic nerve centres in the aviation industry. These facilities are where highly trained professionals use sophisticated technology to orchestrate the movements of thousands of aircraft, ensuring that millions of passengers reach their destinations safely every day.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying a small plane at lower altitudes allows pilots to navigate visually and avoid the complexities of high-altitude air traffic control.

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AOPA

JUNE 27, 2024

uAvionix, an aviation technology company known for its ADS-B transponders and related equipment, said it delivered its surface situational awareness systems to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas and Indianapolis International Airport. Air traffic controllers are to begin using the safety systems on June 30.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This isnt a strict rule, but its especially common at airports where Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff can control the beacons. However, many airports use photoelectric cells or timers to control their beacons, so ATC staff cant always control them directly.

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Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Others move into aviation management, overseeing airline or airport operations. Some pursue careers as air traffic controllers, ensuring safe aircraft movement. Future pilots will need to understand and adapt to evolving cockpit technologies, data-driven flight operations, and increased automation.

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