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Air traffic control stories

Singapore awards Thales air traffic system contract

Capacity gains and lower delays are expected as Singapore upgrades one of Asia's busiest airspaces with a new system by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Airways Corp of New Zealand

Invercargill to roll out NZ's first digital air traffic control system

They work from above and keep travellers safe, but air traffic controllers in Invercargill may now be able to keep their feet on terra firma.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2019

Apple

Flight Control

Firemint's new game, Flight Control, lets you manage LA's airspace with a simple touch. Land planes, listen to your own tunes, and chase high scores!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2009

Stories from Other Regions

Air traffic control stories

Risk & Compliance

Air traffic control issue disrupts hundreds of flights at major UK airports

Hundreds of passengers faced cancellations and long delays after a NATS technical fault hit flights at Heathrow and other major UK airports.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week

Drones

Ribbit is bringing autonomy to aircraft cargo in Canada

Food and medicine deliveries to remote communities could become cheaper as Ribbit trials autonomous cargo flights from retrofitted aircraft.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month

Productivity

US airlines expect ADS-B In fleetwide within five years

Most US airline managers expect fleets to be fitted with ADS-B In within five years, as lawmakers weigh a possible mandate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Aug 2026

Software Development

Multi-million-dollar air traffic management revamp

Travellers and airlines are set for safer, more efficient flights as Airways New Zealand replaces ageing control platforms in a USD $58 million overhaul.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017