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30/09/2026

Every flight relies on close cooperation between pilots and air traffic controllers.

Different roles, different perspectives, but the same priority: safety.

Thank you to Luxair for the opportunity to see this cooperation from both sides.

21/09/2026

What can air traffic control actually do when a drone is spotted near an airport?
Friday’s incident at Luxembourg Airport showed how difficult these situations can be.
How can controllers assess an unidentified object? What can they do when there is an immediate danger? And why can uncertainty alone have such significant consequences for airport operations?
We take a closer look at the role of air traffic control when a suspected drone is reported near an airport.

What happens when a drone is spotted near an airport? We explain what tower controllers can see, what ATC can do and why uncertainty matters.

14/09/2026

Luxembourg Airport is already well alive early in the morning. ✈️

The airport opens at 06:00 and apparently, the aircraft can’t wait to leave. 😉 By 06:30, around 15 of them had already departed LUX.

The morning rush at ELLX in full swing. ✈️

06/09/2026

⚠️ Caution: Heavy traffic crossing.
Maybe traffic lights weren’t such a bad idea after all… 🚦✈️😄

04/07/2026

Can you answer all questions in our new ATC Quiz? ✈️

We created a small game where you can test your knowledge of air traffic control phraseology. Choose the correct controller phrase, put clearances in the right order and see how well you do.

Try it here:
https://atc.lu/atc-quiz/

And while you are there: ATC.lu also got a fresh new design, with cleaner pages and easier access to our articles, publications and background information about air traffic control in Luxembourg.

Let us know your score, and tell us if we should add more challenging levels in the future.

02/07/2026

05:58 AM. 🌅
The first aircraft are already lined up on the taxiway and runway, ready for departure. Luxair crews are set, ATC is ready, and everyone is waiting for Luxembourg Airport to officially open at 06:00. Another day of connecting Luxembourg with the world is about to begin. ✈️

09/06/2026

Digital, Remote and Virtual Towers are often used as if they mean the same thing.

They don’t.

Here’s a simple explanation of the differences, and why the distinction matters.

What is a Digital Tower? Learn the difference between Digital Towers, Virtual Towers and Remote Towers, and why the terminology matters for aviation safety and air traffic control.

15/04/2026

Good morning, sunshine ☀️
Early shift, frequencies already alive…

10/04/2026