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    This Near-Midair Collision Helped Modernize ATC Across The World

    This near-midair collision between an Ansett Airlines F-27 and a Piper Navajo was just one of several incidents spurred the modernization of Air Traffic Control, as well as the required use of transponders in passenger aircraft. And because of it, our skies are much safer today than they were 40 years ago.

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    Colin Cutler

    Colin Cutler

    Colin is a Boldmethod co-founder and lifelong pilot. He's been a flight instructor at the University of North Dakota, an airline pilot on the CRJ-200, and has directed the development of numerous commercial and military training systems. You can reach him at colin@boldmethod.com.

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