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Aero Linx: International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations
IFATCA is an international collective of air traffic controller associations. It was established in 1961 and is the largest and most comprehensive representative body for air traffic control in the world. Objectives of the Federation:
The objects of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations are:
To operate as a non-profit and non-political federation of air traffic controllers' associations;
To promote safety, efficiency and regularity in International Air Navigation;
To assist and advise in
Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)
MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched, missile systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties. The potential for MANPADS use against airborne aircraft is real and requires familiarity with the subject. Terrorists choose MANPADS because the weapons are low cost, highly mobile, require minimal set-up time, and are easy to use and maintain. Although the weapons have limited range, and their accuracy is affected by poor visibility and adverse weather, they can be fired from anywhere on land or from boats where there is unrestricted visibility to the target.
“This achievement is the culmination of our efforts including our Gold Standard Safety Awards, a groundbreaking study on single pilot go-around decision making and pilot performance analysis through flight operational quality assurance data collection."
Source: David Miller, director of programs and safety education for the CJP Safety and Education Foundation, commenting on the report that the Association (CJP), the largest organization for operators of the Cessna Citation series of light jets, has successfully completed 12 months of accident and incident-free flights.
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