Atlanta airport upgrades air traffic control system to boost safety

Air traffic controllers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are using new technology designed to improve safety and efficiency at the world's busiest airport.The Federal Aviation Administration said controllers began using electronic flight strips this week, replacing the paper strips that have been used for decades to track aircraft movements and manage airport operations.The digital system provides real-time flight information, allowing controllers to respond more quickly to changing weather conditions and air traffic. It also automatically alerts controllers to operational changes, including runway closures.How the new technology worksUnder the previous system, air traffic controllers relied on paper flight strips to organize and update information about arriving and departing aircraft.The new electronic system allows controllers to make updates digitally while keeping their attention on aircraft and airport operations.An FAA representative explained that the technol