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FAA celebrates 75th anniversary of air traffic control

Washington, Usa - 15 workers operating in just three control centers in 1936

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration today marked the 75th anniversary of federal air traffic control as American aviation experiences its safest period ever. Since its inception with 15 workers operating in just three control centers in 1936, the agency has become a world leader, pioneering safety improvements and developing new technology to speed up flights, save f...

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Rome, Italy, 07/06/2011 18:12
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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