The U.S. aviation system is the safest in the world, but one close call is one too many. The FAA and the aviation community are pursuing a goal of zero serious close calls, a commitment from the Safety Summit in March. The same approach virtually eliminated the risk of fatalities aboard U.S. commercial airlines. Since 2009,
FAA Safety Summit
Air Route Traffic Control
Knowing the ATC system structure provides insight into its effective use. Rose Marie Kern The boundaries of the 22 ARTCC system are the result of historical traffic growth and population. In 22 facilities across the U.S., thousands of air traffic controllers actively watch the skies over their assigned sectors. Each Air Route Traffic Control Center