IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast

About IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast

In our new podcast, IFATCA Spotlight, we shine a light on IFATCA's Member Associations. A podcast made by ATCOs for ATCOs to provide insight into different challenges and solutions found around the world.

Publisher

IFATCA

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Sept 2024

Latest episode

17 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Spotlight Episode 23 - Iceland

   In this IFATCA Spotlight episode, host Torsten Raue speaks with Icelandic controllers Eygló and Mái about their member association FIF and Iceland's unique ATC environment. Both stumbled into the profession from computer science backgrounds. Iceland operates three controlled airports and manages one of the world's largest oceanic airspaces at 5.6 million square kilometers. Key challenges include extreme and rapidly changing weather at Keflavik, crossing runways, and increasing NATO military t...

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Spotlight Episode 22 - South Africa

   Dive into the latest IFATCA Spotlight podcast as we explore the unique world of air traffic control in South Africa with Palesa Msibi from the Guild of Air Traffic Controllers of South Africa (GATCA). From the bustling skies over Johannesburg to the intricate coordination with neighbouring countries like Lesotho and Eswatini, Palesa shares her journey—from a ground hostess in the military to becoming an air traffic controller. Discover how South Africa’s diverse linguistic landscape (with 12 ...

3. 

   18 May 2026

   Spotlight Episode 21 - Helena Sjöström Falk, IFATCA President and CEO

   In this episode, our host Thorsten Raue interviews Helena Sjöström Falk, who was re-elected as IFATCA President and CEO during the 2026 Annual Conference. Helena shares insights from the recent Annual Conference in Bucharest (Romania), discusses the Federation's structure, goals, and plans, and highlights the importance of diversity, influence, and collaboration in air traffic control.

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

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Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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