Press Releases Archives

Feb. 15, 2019 // NATCA Statement About Enactment of Funding Law

WASHINGTON — The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) issued the following statement regarding the enactment of the funding law: NATCA is relieved to avoid another devastating government shutdown. The recent 35-day shutdown was damaging to the […]

NATCA President: Shutdowns Make Aviation Less Safe

During House Subcommittee Hearing, Rinaldi Testifies About Devastating Effects of Longest Shutdown in U.S. History, How Potentially Life-Saving Runway Safety Technology Now Is Delayed for Eight Major Airports WASHINGTON – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) […]

Opening Statement by by NATCA President at House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing

Opening Statement by NATCA President Paul Rinaldi Before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation & Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee Hearing (“Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown” on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019) Now, let’s […]

Feb. 11, 2019 // NATCA’s Rinaldi Will Urge Congress to Prevent Future FAA Shutdowns

Aviation Safety Leader Will Detail How Shutdown Resulted in Reduced Aviation Safety at Feb. 13 House Aviation Subcommittee Hearing WASHINGTON – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi will testify on Feb. 13 before […]

NATCA Paul Rinaldi Written Testimony for TI Aviation Subcommittee Feb 13 2019 FINAL Page 01

NATCA Testifies: “Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown”

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Aviation and Travel Industry Strongly Supports Bill Ensuring Stability for the Aviation System

Coalition of 40 Stakeholders Releases Letter on Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2019 (H.R. 1108) WASHINGTON – A coalition of 40 stakeholders representing all segments of the aviation and travel industries today sent a letter to […]