NATCA President Rich Santa spoke to attendees of the Aero Club of Washington’s monthly luncheon on July 26. Santa addressed the Aero Club of Washington about ongoing challenges facing the National Airspace System (NAS), including air […]
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NATCA President Rich Santa’s Speech at Aero Club, as prepared (July 26, 2022)
The following is the speech that NATCA President gave at the Aero Club in Washington, D.C., on July 26, 2022. Jana, thank you so much for your warm introduction. The Aero Club’s mission is “to foster […]
NATCA Celebrates its Members’ Best Work with Annual Archie League Medal of Safety and Commitment to Safety Awards; Livestream Friday, June 17 at Noon CDT
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on Friday will be honoring many of its members with the annual Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the Region X Commitment to Safety Award. Details […]
NATCA Mourns Loss of Veteran Miami Tower Controller and Union Facility Representative Narciso Torres
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is shocked and extremely saddened to report the passing of veteran Miami Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT, MIA) controller and devoted Union member Narciso Torres, who was […]
NATCA Mourns Passing of Legendary Alaska Congressman Don Young
WASHINGTON – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa issued this statement following the passing of Alaska Congressman Don Young, the longest-serving Republican member in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives and […]
NATCA Thanks Steve Dickson for Leadership, Collaboration During Challenging Period 
WASHINGTON – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa issued the following statement regarding the announcement that FAA Administrator Steve Dickson is resigning: “On behalf of NATCA’s National Executive Board and the more than […]