MACL honours professionals guiding aircraft safely through Maldives skies

MACL recognised the work of air traffic controllers in a message marking the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, observed annually on October 20. The article describes the role of controllers in maintaining aviation safety across the Maldives' tourism-dependent air transport network, with Velana International Airport as the main gateway.

First reported 21 Oct 2026, 23:12

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1961 year Year IFATCA was established

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The observance commemorates the establishment of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) in 1961
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International Day of the Air Traffic Controller is observed annually on October 20
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International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA)Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)Velana International Airport