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How Angelo State University is training the future of air traffic controllers
By Dylan McKim at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· July 5, 2026
· 1 min read
In a nondescript building on Angelo State University's campus sits a simulator that is training future air traffic controllers to one day hold a job in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower.
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The presence of a state-of-the-art air traffic control simulator at Angelo State University has significant implications for the Austin area, given the region's growing airport and increasing air traffic demands. As the local aviation industry continues to expand, the need for highly trained air traffic controllers will become more pressing. The fact that Angelo State University is invested in training these professionals suggests that the university is positioning itself as a key player in meeting this demand. This, in turn, could have a positive impact on the local economy, as graduates of the program may go on to work at airports in the Austin area, contributing to the safety and efficiency of air travel in the region. The connection between Angelo State's program and the future of air traffic control in Central Texas will be worth watching, particularly as the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and other local airports continue to grow and evolve.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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