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This entry provides a broad overview of how air traffic for commercial air travel is scheduled and managed throughout the world. The major causes of delays and congestion are described, which include tight scheduling, safety restrictions, infrastructure limitations, and major disturbances. The technical and financial challenges to air traffic management are outlined, along with some of the promising developments for future modernization.
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Haissig, C. (2013). Air Traffic Management Modernization: Promise and Challenges. In: Baillieul, J., Samad, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Systems and Control. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5102-9_23-1
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