Potomac TRACON (PCT) members Taylor Warren and Andy Rhodes recently attended an event with U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (Va.-1). During the meeting, the congressman expressed his desire to get FAA Reauthorization pushed through with as little […]
Local & Regional News
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Visits Washington National ATCT
On Dec. 19, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Washington National Airport ATCT (DCA) and met with NATCA members, including Bryan Dinello (pictured), who has worked at DCA since 2003.
“Operation Turkey Drop” Turns Prank into Charity Success Story
In 2020, during the challenges of the pandemic, a playful prank among air traffic controllers at Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) evolved into a heartwarming charity success. The story began with a humorous nod to the 1978 […]
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger Visits Potomac TRACON (PCT)
U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 7th District Abigail Spanberger visited Potomac TRACON (PCT) on Aug. 14. PCT FacRep Amy Lark and National Legislative Committee Virginia State Coordinator Brian Schmelzel helped facilitate the visit. Spanberger asked many questions […]
Congratulations to Our Newest FacReps!
The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities: CentralCraig De Vries (Des Moines ATCT, DSM) EasternYvonne Adesanya (Patrick Henry […]
Washington-area Members Share Local Issues with Congresswoman McClellan
Potomac TRACON (PCT) member Brian Schmelzel and Washington National ATCT (DCA) member Aubrey Farrar attended an event with U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (Va.-4) and Katherine Clark (Mass.-5) in June. The event was the first NATCA members […]
