A Kenya Air Traffic Controllers' Association official, Peter Ang'awa, confirmed to The Associated Press that "issues of concern have been raised by professionals in the industry. An International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations safety bulletin says air controllers indicate that aircraft are entering the adjacent Nairobi and Khartoum airspaces "in an uncoordinated manner." Ethiopian air traffic controllers began the strike on Monday after disputes over pay and calls for more employment benefits. The average monthly salary for an air traffic controller is around $540. He said retired air traffic controllers, some brought in from other countries and current employees working overtime are handling the situation.

Source: Ethiopian News September 01, 2018 11:41 UTC