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What Is TCAS? A Comprehensive Guide to Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems

Diagram showing TCAS logic coordinating avoidance between two conflicting aircraft

You rely on multiple layers of safety when flying, but what happens if visual scanning and air traffic control miss an imminent collision? That’s where TCAS, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System, steps in as your last line of defense against mid-air collisions. TCAS actively monitors nearby aircraft and provides timely alerts and maneuver guidance to […]