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About Us
A lasting partnership... born of dedication and cooperation
Established in Washington, D.C. in 1956 by a group of air traffic
controllers, the Air Traffic Control Association has been from the
outset dedicated to progress in the science of air traffic control and
the preservation of a safe flight environment. It provides a forum in
which those concerned can address the myriad issues inherent to the
development of viable air traffic control systems and aviation
infrastructures, and the ever increasing demands on the global navigable
airspace environment. Those in the aviation community; the providers of
air traffic control, system architects, manufacturers, suppliers, system
operators and users join together in ATCA to share their collective
experience and knowledge, and efforts in pursuit of common goals. ATCA
is unique in representing the broad spectrum of civil-military
cooperation typical of global flying activities. Its Annual Technical
Meetings and Exhibits feature the world's largest and most diverse
display of aviation related technology. These events are attended by
thousands of civilian and military members and representatives from
around the world. ATCA also sponsors Technical Conferences and Symposia
annually in Europe, the Pacific Rim and Latin America. The ATCA
publications, The Journal of Air Traffic Control, Conference Technical
"Proceedings", the Air Traffic Control Quarterly and the ATCA Bulletin,
are prominent sources for the latest news and achievements in the field.
ATCA is a non-profit, non-government, professional organization.
Membership is open to all who share a common interest in promoting and
encouraging the advancement of aviation and air traffic control. The
governing body is composed of representatives from all segments of the
aviation community.
ATCA OBJECTIVES
As an independent, non-profit organization, ATCA is dedicated to the
following objectives:
- Promoting, maintaining and enhancing the stature and well being of
the Air Traffic Control profession and the aviation community.
- Developing and disseminating knowledge of the control of air
traffic in all its phases and applications.
- Encouraging intelligent and honorable cooperation between all
persons, parties and agencies interested in and concerned with the
promotion and advancement of aviation and, in particular, the field of
air traffic control.
ATCA GOALS
- To serve as the forum for discussing issues and exchanging ideas on
all matters pertaining to global airspace systems and flight safety.
- To serve as a catalyst to bring together those who use, develop,
operate, maintain, supervise and manage the airspace systems of the
world.
- To continue a public relations effort through participation in and
with the media and aviation related associations telling the story of
the evolution of air traffic control systems and ATC to the community,
its classrooms, civic organizations, airports, etc.
- To increase the level of operational and technical expertise within
the Association through continued membership recruitment efforts.
- To promote the development and world-wide deployment of modern air
traffic control technology and services.
- To support R&D activities leading to continued progress in the
safety, efficiency and capacity of the aviation environment.
- To focus attention on the needs of users of air traffic control
systems and to ensure these needs are fully understood, considered and
accommodated in future air traffic control systems development.
- To attract, encourage and help sponsor the development of young
people to enter the air traffic control profession.
- To respect the professional dignity of all persons and
organizations interested in air traffic control, and to actively foster
the involvement of women, minorities, the handicapped and disadvantaged
in ATCA and aviation in general.
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