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EMERALD SPONSORSITA’s flight application portfolio supports over 80 airlines and more than 6,000 aircraft, enhancing the safety and efficiency of flight operations. This advanced technology suite serves both the Operations Control Center (OCC) and the cockpit, promoting collaboration between dispatchers and pilots, improving weather resilience, situational awareness, and fuel efficiency.
Currently used by more than 3,800 dispatchers and over 65 airlines, SITA Mission Watch is the industry’s leading tool for flight tracking, monitoring, and replanning. Mission Watch not only exceeds the ICAO GADSS mandate but also complies with FAA (SWIM) and Eurocontrol airspace integration standards. Our 24/7 customer support and alert system provide dispatchers with the agility needed to adapt to rapidly changing conditions and new requirements.
Mission Watch customers can also explore synergies with additional services, including weather awareness apps for pilots, FPO solutions for pilots and dispatchers, collaboration tools for on-time performance (OTP) optimization, and enhanced communication services.
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IFOD
Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch (IFOD)
Our Mission
At the Institute of Flight Operations and Dispatch (IFOD), our mission is to welcome every determined individual who is ready to strive beyond basic requirements and earn their FAA Aircraft Dispatch Certificate.
Location and Staff
IFOD is strategically situated south of DFW International Airport. Our expert and dedicated team brings over twenty-five years of experience in graduating exceptional Aircraft Dispatchers, placing IFOD at the forefront of aviation dispatch education for both domestic and international students.
Support for Veterans and Transitioning Personnel
We offer special support to Veterans (VA) and those transitioning careers, guiding them towards new opportunities in aviation.
Student Success and Industry Connections
Our students gain direct exposure to the Airline Dispatch industry and secure positions with major airlines such as American, Southwest, Delta, United, Alaska Airlines, and their regional partners. IFOD’s international graduates have advanced to dispatch, operational, and leadership roles at airlines across the globe.
Scholarships and Flexible Programs
Through our partnership with the Airline Dispatcher Federation (ADF), IFOD offers scholarships, making an airline career even more attainable. Students can choose Day, Night, Accelerated, or Computer-Based Training (CBT) Online courses to suit any schedule.
We also provide scholarships to select candidates, helping them take the first steps toward achieving their dreams in aviation.
Training Philosophy
Our approach to training is closely aligned with the mission of the Airline Dispatch Federation (ADF), the premier professional organization for certified dispatchers. As a dedicated supporter of the ADF, we emphasize not only technical expertise but also professionalism and ethical standards, preparing dispatchers to be respected leaders in the aviation industry.
Pathways to Success
Whether you are beginning your aviation career or looking to advance, IFOD offers the resources, connections, and guidance needed for success at the core of airline operations.
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SLICKOR

With a rapidly expanding customer base, SlickOR's ATC Slot Optimizer now manages 70% of TMIs in North America.
"SlickOR's system allows us to address operational challenges, such as severe weather conditions or unforeseen air traffic control programs, with greater effectiveness and efficiency," stated Carlos Faxas, Air Canada's Managing Director of Operations Modernization and Tech Enablement. (PRWeb Press Release May 23, 2024)
The ATC Slot Optimizer empowers ATC coordinators and dispatchers to:
- View a TMI dashboard of upcoming, current, and purged GS/GDP/AFP/CTOP
- Quickly create optimized slot substitution solutions driven by your airline’s business objectives (including downline impact):
- Passenger delay minutes and average delay
- Crew time-outs
- Passenger and crew misconnections
- Missed maintenance
- Curfew violation
- Manually swap slot assignments
- Monitor flight status, including EDCTs (All EDCT Flights dashboard)
- Monitor any flight in the NAS (flights not in TMIs)
- Analyze, edit, and submit substitutions to FAA
- Model expected TMIs
- Fully integrated with SWIM data and Request/Reply
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