IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast
In our new podcast, IFATCA Spotlight, we shine a light on IFATCA's Member Associations. A podcast made by ATCOs for ATCOs to provide insight into different challenges and solutions found around the world.
Podcasting since 2024 • 20 episodes
IFATCA's Spotlight Podcast
Latest Episodes
Spotlight Episode 20 - Finland
In the 20th episode of IFATCA Spotlight, host Thorsten Raue interviews Tapio Puisto, a member of the Finnish Air Traffic Controllers Association (FATCA). They discuss Tapio's journey into air traffic control, the structure and operations of Fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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31:51
Spotlight Episode 19 - Japan
In this episode of IFATCA Spotlight, host Thorsten Raue engages with Ryunosuke and Hana, representatives from the Japanese Federation of Air Traffic Controllers (JFATC). They discuss the unique aspects of air traffic control (ATC) in Japan, inc...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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31:51
Spotlight Episode 18 - Romania
In the first episode of 2026, IFATCA Spotlight podcast host Thorsten Raue interviews Cristian Radu, a prominent figure in Romanian air traffic control and a liaison officer with our Romanian Member Association RATCA. Cristian shares his journey...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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39:57
Spotlight Episode 17 - Switzerland
In this last episode of 2025, IFATCA Spotlight host Thorsten Raue engages with Benjamin Fichtner and Jesse Giacometti, representatives of our Swiss Member Association Helvetica. They discuss their journey into air traffic control, the formation...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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28:27
Spotlight Episode 16 - Ireland
In this episode of IFATCA Spotlight, Thorsten Raue interviews Andy Mullins, an air traffic controller from the Irish Air Traffic Controllers Association. They discuss the background of air traffic control in Ireland, the career path to becoming...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:26