FAISALABAD: An air traffic control (ATC) complex equipped with the latest technology as per international standards has been established at the Faisalabad airport.
According to the airport manager, the newly established ATC complex has become operational at the Faislabaad airport. The complex has been completed in six months with a cost of Rs40 million.The new air traffic control complex has been established at the height of 120 feet as due to the lower height of the old ATC it was difficult to control the planes at the airport.Earlier this month, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had green-lighted Air Arabia to operate four flights to and from Faisalabad and Multan in a week.
According to CAA officials, the low-cost Emirati airline (Air Arabia) would operate two weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Multan and two flights between Abu Dhabi and Faisalabad.
Last month, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had granted permission to increase the number of flights up to 40 per cent to five countries.
The authorities said that the services for ATC, Aircraft Communication (Com), Operational Safety Section (OPS), Meteorological Services for Air Navigation (MET), and Emigration Check Required (ECR) have all been transferred to the new ATC facility.
Because the earlier ATC was relatively shorter, controllers found it more difficult to oversee the planes at the airport. However, a new ATC complex has been constructed atop the terminal building at Faisalabad International Airport in an effort to improve air traffic control. At 120 feet, the new tower is tall.
