A coalition of aviation stakeholders from industry and labor sent a letter to Congressional leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, calling on them to take immediate action to avoid a government shutdown. […]
NATCA News
NATCA: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS DELAY URGENT IMPROVEMENTS TO ATC HIRING, TRAINING, AND MODERNIZATION PROGRAMS
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is urging Congress to act swiftly to reach an agreement to fund the government and avoid a shutdown that would delay critical improvements needed in hiring and training of […]
TikTok, Guardians of the Sky Video Series, and Advocacy Videos
Introducing “Guardians of the Sky,” A New Video Series Highlighting America’s Extraordinary Air Traffic Controllers Controllers do amazing work every day to ensure flying remains one of the safest and most efficient modes of transportation in […]
Statement from NATCA on the Confirmation of Bryan Bedford as FAA Administrator
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) congratulates Bryan Bedford on his confirmation as the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Administrator Bedford steps into this role with important work ahead. The FAA faces significant […]
NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES REPORT DOUBLES DOWN ON FAILED CONTROLLER STAFFING MODEL
WASHINGTON – The report issued today by the National Academies of Sciences, The Air Traffic Controller Workforce Imperative, ignores the true issues facing our nation and air traffic controller staffing. The flying public, the airlines, business and general […]
NATCA SUPPORTS THE SAFE OPERATION OF SHARED AIRSPACE ACT OF 2025
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) strongly supports the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025, which was introduced last week by Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell (Wash.) and […]
