NATCA President Rich Santa, alongside Eastern (NEA) Regional Vice President (RVP) Brian Shallenberger and NEA Alternate RVP Mike Christine, made a visit to Hagerstown Federal Contract Tower (HGR) on Jan. 2. The visit was hosted by […]
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NATCA Member Attends Reception for U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell
On Dec. 18, 2023, Giuseppe DePinto (Newark ATCT, EWR) attended a reception for U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (N.J.-9) in Patterson, N.J. Other notable attendees included Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (N.J.-5), and U.S. Rep. […]
Virginia NATCA Members Attend Event for U.S. Rep. Jennifer McClellan
On Dec. 11, 2023, Arianna Bocci (Washington Center, ZDC), Aubrey Farrar (Washington National ATCT, DCA), and Andy Rhodes (Potomac TRACON, PCT) attended an event for U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (Va.-4). Also in attendance were U.S. Reps. […]
Potomac TRACON Members Meet with U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman
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 […]
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 […]
