Paper flight strips used to manually track airplanes
The controller can focus on providing service to customers rather than manual and paper strip-based tasks
The system integrates flight and radar data processing, detects conflicts between aircraft and provides satellite data link communication and surveillance capabilities
Controllers use a fully modernized oceanic air traffic control automation system
A New York controller works on a display in the back room
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