International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA)

IFATCA is the worldwide organisation representing more than fifty thousand air traffic controllers in 130 countries. The goals of the Federation are: To promote safety, efficiency, and regularity in international air navigation. To assist and advise in the development of safe and orderly systems of air traffic control and new procedures and facilities. To promote and uphold a high standard of knowledge and professional efficiency among air traffic controllers. To closely cooperate with international and national aviation authorities and institutions concerned with air navigation. To sponsor and support the passage of legislation and regulations which will increase and protect the safety of air navigation. To strive for a world-wide federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations.

• 02/06 Clear and consistent responses are paramount when international rules are not respected
• 19/04 IFATCA calls the Albanian Government to respect International standards
• 15/12 IFATCA cautions on post-COVID-19 air traffic recovery
• 02/12 Joint Statement by IFALPA and IFATCA on TCAS
• 02/10 IFATCA statement on Russian controllers imprisonment
• 28/09 IFATCA releases statement on SES 2+
• 10/09 IFATCA releases statement over Russia and Switzerland.
• 25/06 IFALPA and IFATCA on Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 Preliminary Report
• 12/03 IFATCA recognised with Single European Sky Excellence Award
• 28/02 IFATCA President Patrik Peters steps down after 5 distinguished years
• 16/01 IFATCA is deeply concerned about the impact of the partial government shutdown on the safety of air travel in the United States of America
• 14/12 IFATCA & ECA are deeply concerned about the negative impact of judicial decisions on air transport safety in and over Switzerland
• 30/08 IFATCA urges European Commission and aviation stakeholders to take action
• 20/03 International Organisations warn against premature conclusions
• 18/02 The Human Dimension: a key factor for the sustainable future of the Single European Sky and RP3
• 19/10 20th October - The International Day of the Air Traffic Controller
• 18/04 IFATCA: The Air Traffic Situation in Belgium
• 23/12 IFATCA Asia Pacific Regional Meeting 2015
• 17/11 Communique 26th Africa and Middle East (AFM) Meeting
• 12/10 IFATCA European Regional Meeting
• 01/06 IFATCA acknowledges Nepal Controllers' efforts during earthquake disaster
• 05/05 IFATCA holds it's 54th annual conference in Sofia, Bulgaria.
• 22/04 IFATCA condemns the media handling of the Germanwings Tragedy
• 31/10 IFATCA strongly condemns Russian prosecutors' decision to charge Air Traffic Controllers'
• 16/05 IFATCA 53rd Annual Conference Gran Canaria, Spain, 5 - 9 May 2014
• 28/02 IFATCA voices concerns over safety issues in the Dominican Republic
• 06/05 IFATCA Conference in Bali addresses improved working conditions, Safety and Fatigue Risk Management and Just Culture