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Ten young Antiguans and Barbudans are embarking on crucial training in air traffic control in England.<\/p>

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The development comes at a time when the airport is preparing for an influx of air arrivals whilst also anticipating the departure of several air traffic controllers who are due to retire shortly.<\/p>\n

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They departed the island on Wednesday for the Global ATS College.<\/p>

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