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London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

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London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

London City becomes world’s first major airport with remote air traffic control

London City has become the world’s first major airport fully controlled remotely via a digital tower.All flights are being guided to take off or land by controllers who have relocated more than 70 miles away to Hampshire.


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