WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association today congratulates new Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, who has been sworn in as the nation’s 17th DOT Secretary, and issues this statement: “As Secretary LaHood leaves and Secretary […]
NATCA News
Minneapolis-St. Paul Tower Controller Greg Emberland Honored as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Controller of the Year – (8/5/2013)
OSHKOSH, Wisc. – Each year, the team of volunteer air traffic controllers who work tirelessly throughout the week of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh nominate one of their peers to be the recipient of the AirVenture Controller of […]
NATCA Statement on News That FAA ATO COO David Grizzle Will Leave Position – (8/13/2013)
Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 WASHINGTON – NATCA President Paul Rinaldi released the following statement, responding to the announcement today that David Grizzle will leave his position as Chief Operating Officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization […]
Statement From NATCA – (9/12/2013)
Safety is and always has been NATCA’s top priority. We are proud of the collaborative efforts we have undertaken with the FAA to reduce safety incidents and increase reporting opportunities for controllers and FAA employees. The […]
Vectors for Hope Hosts First Annual Charity Fly-In – (9/24/2013)
CONTACT: Sarah McCann, 315-796-1560 Vectors for Hope Hosts First Annual Charity Fly-In HOUSTON – On Saturday, Sept. 28 Vectors for Hope will hold its first-ever charity fly-in at David Wayne Hooks Airport to benefit organizations that […]
NATCA Condemns Government Shutdown – (10/1/2013)
CONTACT: Sarah Dunn, 315-796-1560 WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association today condemned the shutdown of the federal government and called on Congress to end it immediately. As a result of the shutdown, 3,000 of […]