IATA Overview of The Air Traffic System

  • Address: Wingsway Training Institute, 304- Safa C Next to Burjuman Metro station - Exit 1, Adjacent to Max Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road Bur - Dubai, UAE (Map)
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Price: AED 2,500

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Recommended for:

  • New airline or airport staff
  • Aviation professionals transitioning to operational roles
  • Government or regulatory personnel
  • Anyone seeking a foundational understanding of the air traffic system

Course Description:

The Overview of the Air Traffic System Course provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the global air traffic management (ATM) system and its critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and orderly flight operations.

This course explains how airspace is structured, how flights are managed from gate to gate, and how various stakeholders—including air traffic control (ATC), airlines, airports, and regulatory bodies—interact within the ATM ecosystem. Participants will gain insight into operational procedures, technologies, and key challenges shaping the future of air traffic systems.

Designed for professionals across the aviation sector, the course demystifies complex ATM concepts and prepares participants to collaborate more effectively with operational teams and regulatory authorities.

Key Topics:

  • Structure and function of the global air traffic management system
  • Airspace organization and classifications
  • Flight planning and air traffic flow management (ATFM)
  • Roles and responsibilities of air traffic control units (TWR, APP, ACC)
  • Communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems
  • Aircraft performance considerations in ATM
  • Role of ICAO and regional ATM frameworks
  • Challenges and trends: capacity, delays, environmental impact
  • Introduction to SESAR, NextGen, and other modernization programs

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the end-to-end process of managing air traffic
  • Identify the key components and functions of ATM
  • Understand how ATC, airlines, and airports collaborate
  • Recognize the impact of ATM decisions on flight operations and efficiency
  • Interpret key operational concepts such as airspace structure, CNS, and flight phases
  • Discuss emerging challenges in global air traffic management

About the instructor

A highly experienced aviation professional with over 5 years in air traffic management (ATM), airport operations, and flight operations coordination. The trainer brings real-world insight from working within air navigation service providers (ANSPs), airlines, and civil aviation authorities, making them uniquely qualified to explain the full scope of the global air traffic system.

Having delivered training across multiple regions and to diverse audiences—including airline staff, regulatory bodies, and operational teams—the trainer combines technical expertise with an engaging, learner-focused approach. Their sessions make complex ATM processes accessible to professionals at all levels.

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