ATCA Hosts Fourth Summit, This Year In Melbourne, Australia

The Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) is holding its fourth Civil/Military Air Traffic Management Summit (CMAC) in Melbourne, Australia, at AVALON 2011, March 1 – 3. The Summit attracts senior civil and military leaders discuss visions, opportunities, and plans for civil/military collaboration to meet the evolving needs of the worldwide aviation community.

"Australia is the ideal setting for CMAC 2011 because it serves as a leading example of a country embarking on proactive modernization of its air traffic control program and harmonization between civil and military airspace," says Peter F. Dumont, ATCA President & CEO.

ATCA is sharing the stage at CMAC 2011 with AVALON 2011 – Airservices Australia and Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition, which features 600 aviation exhibitors. CMAC attendees will have complimentary access to the air show and chalets. CMAC 2011 is also supported by Airservices Australia, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), CANSO, ICAO, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Federal Aviation Administration.

This year, military representatives from more than 30 countries are expected to be in attendance, along with directors of civil aviation and air navigation service organizations. Historically, CMAC has attracted key decision makers from 50 nations.

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