Indian Aviation Sector Stressing the need for measures to further streamline air traffic in the country, Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Wualnam on Saturday suggested that air traffic controllers (ATC) should consider the use of new technologies such as Zen-AI. Needed He was addressing the 40th Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM) of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Association (IFATCA), organized by the Air Traffic Controllers Guild (India) in the national capital.
These issues will be discussed in the meeting
The three-day meeting on ‘Security in Future Air Traffic Management’ began on Saturday. According to the meeting’s website, participants will discuss cutting-edge technologies, innovative strategies and environmentally friendly practices that will shape safety in the future of air traffic management. Vulnam said congestion at the airfield is increasing. “There are more and more passengers coming into the airspace.” Referring to new technologies like Gen-AI, he stressed that “instead of ignoring and closing our eyes, we should cooperate.”
DGCA’s emphasis on security
He suggested that ways of streamlining air traffic management should be considered. Manish Kumar, joint director general of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said that growth is being ensured along with safety. He also stressed the importance of human resources in the aviation sector.
