Published 14:32 IST, October 20th 2021

International Day of the Air Traffic Controller 2021: History and significance

Every year on October 20, the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller is celebrated to honour the air traffic controllers.

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Every year on 20th of October, to hour professionals who work as Air Traffic Controllers, International Day of Air Traffic Controller is commemorated. It's also a day to learn more about an Air Traffic Controller's career and profession. Air Traffic Controllers aid commercial flying and looks into everything from safety to efficiency. Experts in this specialised profession raise awareness on occasion of International Day of Air Traffic Controller so that ors can hour ir behind--curtain efforts. 

Every day, over 100,000 planes take off and land all around world, according to National Day Calendar. Over 4 billion passengers fly by air in a single year. Air traffic controllers are significantly responsible for safety of air travel. On ground at airport runways, se specialists direct air traffic. movement of planes through air is also monitored and directed by air traffic controllers. Pilots are also given landing and takeoff commands by Air Traffic Controllers.

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History of International Day of Air Traffic Controller

Jacob Wachtel, who founded  Israel Air Traffic Controllers Association, vocated and founded International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Association (IFATCA) on October 20, 1961, with delegates from 12 different countries. Since n, every year, International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations commemorates IFATCA anniversary. same organisation w represents over 50,000 air traffic controllers in 126 countries across world. International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers (IFATCA) is an organisation comprising air traffic controllers from throughout world. It is world's largest and most representative organisation for air traffic control.

Significance of International Day of Air Traffic Controller

Air Traffic Controller are trained to keep an eye on and control aeroplanes during flight. y are responsible for safety of roughly one billion individuals per year, or about two million passengers per day. Pilots are safely directed to land and take off by air traffic controllers who use ir expertise and judgement. air traffic controller is one of most demanding jobs because it necessitates a high level of concentration and attention. se professionals serve a critical role in guiding flights through verse wear and emergency circumstances.

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14:32 IST, October 20th 2021