From the Desk of Archives

From the Desk of NATCA President Rich Santa: Hurricane Helena Response, Member Telcon this Wednesday

Brothers and Sisters, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the remarkable efforts by our members in response to Hurricane Helena. We had members that experienced hardships, and the facility representatives, regional team, the Disaster Response […]

The Future of AT-CTI Programs and How NATCA Will Safeguard the Profession

In November, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced significant changes to the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program (AT-CTI) as part of several initiatives the Agency adopted in response to a report from the FAA National Airspace […]

Thank You for a Safe Holiday Travel Week

Thanksgiving week is always challenging for aviation safety professionals as millions of Americans travel through the National Airspace System (NAS) to celebrate the holiday with their families. This year was no different. Leading up to Thanksgiving […]

Honoring Jim Marinitti for 30 Years of Service to NATCA

At the end of November, our Union will bid farewell to one of the most dedicated and effective leaders we have had the honor of working with – our friend and colleague, Southern Regional Vice President […]

Shutdown Risks for the FAA on Sept. 30

Brothers and Sisters, As we begin the final week of September, there are two risks of a shutdown for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first would be a government-wide lapse in appropriations, which funds the […]