Air Traffic Control Should Rely More On Text Messaging, Eurocontrol Says

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Air traffic controllers make insufficient use of short written messages to communicate with pilots, despite the maturity of the technology, Paul Bosman, head of the infrastructure division at air traffic management (ATM) body Eurocontrol, said Nov. 6. His comments come as Eurocontrol—a 42 member...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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