Tech boost for air traffic control

New radar and airspace management technology planned for the Grantley Adams International Airport is expected to help air traffic controllers manage the growing volume of aircraft entering Barbados’ airspace, says Minister of Tourism and International Transport Ian Gooding-Edghill.

Responding to questions on airport expansion during the Appropriation Bill, 2026, Gooding-Edghill told the House of Assembly that the introduction of modern aviation equipment would improve safety and efficiency...