John Tune, an early and influential member of NATCA who began his long FAA career in 1981 and was a strong leader who served two terms as Central Regional Vice President, passed away on July 23. […]
NATCA News
NextGen Now: Welcome Message From Paul Rinaldi and Trish Gilbert – (7/28/2014)
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Austin is Now Transitioned to STARS Elite – (8/22/2014)
“This was really a model of teamwork and efficiency,” said AUS NATCA TAMR Representative Matt Sheffield. Please click here to read the full story.
NBAA: Napa Airport Provides Staging Area for Earthquake Response – (8/29/2014)
From NBAA: “The earthquake shattered the windows in the tower, putting it temporarily out of service, but operations are continuing with radio clearances from nearby Oakland Center. There is already a contractor on-site repairing the tower, […]
NATCA Statement on the Passing of Robert E. Poli – (9/22/2014)
NATCA extends its condolences to the family of Mr. Robert E. Poli, former president of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), who passed away last week. Although Mr. Poli was never affiliated with NATCA, he […]
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS KEEP SKIES ABOVE CHICAGO SAFE, EFFICIENT FOLLOWING FRIDAY FIRE – (9/28/2014)
CONTACT: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 WASHINGTON – Following a fire last Friday that closed the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZAU) in Aurora, Ill., hundreds of air traffic controllers at more than a dozen key facilities […]