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HISTORY OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

Air traffic control (ATC) is a service provided by ground-based controllers who direct aircraft on the ground and through controlled airspace, and can provide advisory services to aircraft in non-controlled airspace. The primary purpose of ATC worldwide is to prevent collisions, organize and expedite the flow of traffic, and provide information and other support for pilots.In some countries, ATC plays a security or defensive role, or is operated by the military.

What is The Meaning of Air Traffic Control?

History of Air Traffic Control

1903

1910

In the decade following the Wright Brothers’ firstpowered flight on Dec. 17, 1903, aviation capturedthe public imagination, but practical applicationslagged.

History of Air Traffic Control

First pilot with licence in Turkey, Capt.Fesa EVRENSEV1909

1910 First Sea plane was produced

History of Air Traffic Control

Thomas Benoit started the first Schedule air service an 18-mile seaplane route over Tampa Bay in Florida in 1914. But his business died with the end of the tourist season

1914

World War I accelerated development of aviation technology, aircraft manufacturing and pilot training.People were beginning to realize that unless the means were developed to control and direct airplanes,they would crash into each other

1914

1918

History of Air Traffic Control

Transcontinental airmail service was established in 1920. But airplanes could fly only during daylight,

1920

On Feb. 22, 1921, the U.S. Postal Service conducted a daring night-flying experiment,lighting the transcontinental route with a series of bonfires

1921

History of Air Traffic Control

Vecihi K-VI was produced in Gaziemir and İstanbul by Vecihi HÜRKÜŞ

But,Unfurtunetly Our goverment gave a punisment because he flighed without permition

1925

History of Air Traffic Control

As increases in aircraft speed, traffic and capacity led to safety concerns and delays, the leaders of the new industry concluded that action was needed to set and maintain safety standards.

In 1921, Croydon Airport, London was the first airport in the world to introduce air traffic control.

In 1927, Ford Motor Company produced the first plane for carrying passengers commercially. The Ford Trimotor seated only 12

The first Airport Traffic Control Tower, regulating arrivals, departures and surface movement of aircraft at a specific airport, opened in Cleveland in 1930

Radar was secretly developed by several nations before and during World War II. The term RADAR was coined in 1940 by the United States Navy as an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging

1921

1927

1930

1940

History of Air Traffic Control

Chicago Convention signed in 1944

The Chicago Convention established the rules and regulation for aircraft, airspace and safety. It was signed by 52 signatories and is still the legal bedrock for commercial aviation today.

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)

ICAO was originally created to promote the safe and efficient

development of civil aviation.

1956

1947

1960

on June 30, 1956, two planes collided over the Grand Canyon, killing all 128aboard.

History of Air Traffic Control

EUROCONTROL is the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation. Founded in 1960, it is aninternational organisation working for seamless, pan-European air traffic management. EUROCONTROL is a civil organisation and currently has 41 member states; its headquarters are in Haren, City of Brussels.

Turkey attended the EUROCONTOL in 19891989

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