travel
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by travelandtourworld
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21 Mar 2025
Europe̢۪s fragmented air traffic control (ATC) system has long been a source of inefficiency, delays, and frustration for the aviation industry. Unlike the U.S., where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) manages a unified airspace, Europe operates with a patchwork of national ATC systems, each governed by its own set of regulations, procedures, and technologies. This fragmentation has led to significant operational challenges across the continent, creating inconsistencies in flight routes, altitude assignments, and airspace classifications. Countries such as Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK each control their airspace independently, resulting in delays, inefficiencies, and heightened vulnerability to external threats, particularly cyberattacks.
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