Phoenix Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) air traffic controllers Brian Bond, Aaron Fones, and Carlton Wickstrom displayed calm under pressure to help the pilot of a small plane who was battling harsh weather conditions and turbulence […]
NATCA News
May 4, 2017 // NATCA Commends Congress for Passing Omnibus Funding Bill, Avoiding Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi and NATCA Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert issued a joint statement today, applauding Congressional passage of an omnibus funding bill that prevents a government shutdown […]
April 28, 2017 // Fort Wayne Air Traffic Controller Eric Vanstrom Honored for Helping Pilot to Safe Landing
Veteran Fort Wayne air traffic controller Eric Vanstrom performed a dramatic flight assist last year that helped ensure a safe outcome to a dangerous situation that the pilot and co-pilot of a small plane found themselves […]
April 27, 2017 // Washington Center Controllers Honored For Assisting Pilot Who Lost Navigation, Then Engines, and Landed on Road
Washington Center air traffic controllers Jaymi Steinberg and Richard Wallace met with members of the media on April 26, 2017, to discuss the flight assist that occurred on Easter Sunday 2016 in which they assisted South […]
April 14, 2017 // Cleveland Center Controller David Stempien Honored for Helping Save Couple in Small Plane
NATCA and the Federal Aviation Administration held press availability at Cleveland Center (ZAU) on April 11 and 14, 2017, featuring the story of controller David Stempien’s flight assist to help a couple in a small plane […]
April 14, 2017 // Anchorage Center Controller Jessica Earp Honored for Helping Save Fighter Jet Pilot
NATCA and the FAA held a press conference at Anchorage Center (ZAN) on April 13, 2017, featuring the story of controller Jessica Earp’s flight assist of an F-18 jet in 2016. Earp’s work earned her NATCA’s […]
