International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) unites the professional associations of
air traffic controller
An Air traffic controller (ATC) is a person responsible for the coordination of traffic in their assigned airspace. Typically stationed in area control centers or control towers, they monitor the position, speed, and altitude of aircraft and c ...
s from around the world.
In total, it represents over 130 of such organisations, with a combined membership of over 50,000
air traffic controller
An Air traffic controller (ATC) is a person responsible for the coordination of traffic in their assigned airspace. Typically stationed in area control centers or control towers, they monitor the position, speed, and altitude of aircraft and c ...
s.
The Federation is registered in
Switzerland
Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north, and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland ...
, but maintains a permanent office in
Montreal, Quebec
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, Canada.
The goals of the Federation include promoting safety, efficiency, and regularity of international air navigation, aid in the development of
air traffic control
Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through a given section of controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled air ...
systems, procedures and facilities and promote knowledge and professional efficiency among air traffic controllers.
They do this by closely cooperating with national and international aviation authorities, and as such are represented in a large number of bodies that are looking at the present and future developments in
air traffic control
Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based air traffic controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through a given section of controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled air ...
.
Their ultimate goal is a worldwide federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations.
The Federation publishes a quarterly, called "The Controller".
References
External links
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Website of IFATCA's quarterly magazine The Controller
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Air traffic control organizations
International professional associations
Professional associations based in Switzerland