International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations
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International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) unites the professional associations of air traffic controller
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
s.
The Federation is registered in Switzerland
, but maintains a permanent office in Montreal
, Canada
.
The goals of the Federation include promoting safety, efficiency, and regularity of international air navigation, aid in the development of air traffic control
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
.
Their ultimate goal is a world-wide federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations.
The Federation publishes a quarterly, called "The Controller".
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires highly specialized skills...
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
Air traffic controller
Air traffic controllers are the people who expedite and maintain a safe and orderly flow of air traffic in the global air traffic control system. The position of the air traffic controller is one that requires highly specialized skills...
s.
The Federation is registered in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, but maintains a permanent office in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
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
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
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
Air traffic control is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and in the air. The primary purpose of ATC systems worldwide is to separate aircraft to prevent collisions, to organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and to provide information and other...
.
Their ultimate goal is a world-wide federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations.
The Federation publishes a quarterly, called "The Controller".