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U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (Va.-2) recently toured the Norfolk ATCT (ORF), learning from NATCA members Ryan Gough (Norfolk ATCT, ORF) and Fletcher Klavik (Norfolk ATCT, ORF) about Norfolk’s tower and radar operations. Rep. Kiggans, whose husband […]
NATCA Virginia State Coordinator Brian Schmelzel (Potomac TRACON, PCT) and Arianna Bocci (Washington Center, ZDC) recently attended an event featuring several Virginia lawmakers, including Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-7) and Senator Tim Kaine. During the event, Brian […]
U.S. Representative Don Beyer (Va.-8) recently met with NATCA Area Representative Taylor Warren (Potomac TRACON, PCT) to discuss ATC staffing, federal retirement benefits, and the importance of upgrading the National Airspace System (NAS). The two also […]
U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (Va.-10) recently visited Washington Center (ZDC) to meet air traffic controllers, observe operations, and better understand challenges ATCs face on the job. During his visit, Rep. Subramanyam witnessed unplanned equipment outages, traffic […]
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware recently visited Philadelphia ATCT and TRACON with some of her staffers. Delaware and Eastern Pennsylvania Legislative Coordinator Izzy Bonilla (Philadelphia ATCT/TRACON, PHL) and TJ Woodyard (PHL) facilitated the tour. They […]
U.S. Representative Sarah Elfreth (Md.-3) recently toured Baltimore-Washington ATCT (BWI), learning about staffing issues and the need for a new tower, among other infrastructure upgrades. BWI FacRep Dana Plagmann, along with NATCA members Sandra Follmer (Washington […]
