August 15th, 2025 From Kevin Curtiss, NATCA New England RVP Hello, NATCA New England. We are in the final leg of summer, and as you do every year, you all have been exceptional in ensuring the […]
Local & Regional News
U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans Tours ORF ATCT
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 Members Attend Virginia Congressional Event
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 Meets NATCA Area Rep. to Discuss Staffing, Retirement Benefits
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 Ralph Norman Tours Greer ATCT/TRACON
U.S. Representative Ralph Norman (SC-05) recently visited Greer ATCT/TRACON to gain a deeper understanding of operations at GSP Tower, especially compared to those at Charlotte Tower/TRACON. During the visit, NATCA member Veronica Kelly (Greer ATCT, GSP) […]
U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam Tours Washington Center (ZDC)
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 […]
