GATCO News
“The future of ATM in Europe and the role of the air traffic controller” – London, 24 April 2019
GATCO, ITAérea and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) are hosting a half-day event no "The future of Air Traffic Management in Europe and the role of the air traffic controller" ... read more
New drone legislation not enough – GATCO’s views
New drone legislation effective 13 March 2019 is not enough to ensure the safety of the travelling public. While the UK government has taken some welcomed action on drone regulation, ... read more
ITAérea Aeornautical Business School becomes corporate member of GATCO
ITAérea Aeronautical Business School has joined GATCO as a corporate member after its application was unanimously accepted during the January EB meeting. ITAérea is an international business school specialised in ... read more
GATCO welcomes further safety steps on drone regulation
GATCO welcomes further safety steps relating to drone regulation announced by the Department for Transport (DfT) in the Government response to the consultation "Taking Flight: The Future of Drones in ... read more
Gatwick Airport closure due to drone activity – GATCO’s views
Press Release - GATCO condemns the irresponsible and criminal actions taken by those flying drones over Gatwick Airport last night and today, and supports the decision to suspend aircraft operations ... read more
GATCO condemns Swiss air traffic controller prosecution
Press Release - Swiss prosecutors have struck a blow at the very foundation of the aviation safety system, built up over decades, by bringing a prosecution against an air traffic ... read more
GATCO ramps up drone involvement
Last May, GATCO and the British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) published a set of guidelines for pilots and air traffic controllers in the event of a drone sighting. Those guidelines ... read more
GATCO-BALPA Controller-Pilot Symposium: collaborating for a safe and efficient future
GATCO, the British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) and other aviation and ATM stakeholders got together for a one-day Controller-Pilot Symposium on the 24th of October at the Holiday Inn London ... read more
GATCO at the 2018 IFATCA European Regional Meeting
GATCO has attended the 2018 International Federation of Air Traffic Control Associations’ (IFATCA) European Regional Meeting (ERM) from the 10th to the 12th October in Dublin, Ireland. GATCO was represented ... read more
Controller-Pilot Symposium
GATCO and the British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) are hosting a one-day Controller-Pilot Symposium on Wednesday 24th of October 2018 at the Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 Jct 4: Holiday ... read more
