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Remote Towers Revolutionize Air Traffic | Calgary News
Nav Canada is revolutionizing air traffic control by launching a remote digital system in Kingston, Ontario, using smart cameras and AI to manage flights from afar—potentially even across cities. Designed to tackle staffing shortages and modernize operations, the tech lets controllers monitor multiple airports from centralized hubs while keeping humans in charge. Though unions worry about safety, job displacement, and tech reliability, Nav Canada insists on rigorous testing—including a year-long shadow team—and plans to roll it out next in Hamilton. With global aviation facing labor crunches…
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