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NATCA Members Host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean for Tour of Reading ATCT
NATCA Legislative Activist Robert Belote (Reading ATCT, RDG) and Pennsylvania State Coordinator Brandy Willis (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL) gave U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean (Pa.-4) a facility tour of Reading ATCT (RDG) in July 2026. The visit focused on the condition of the RDG air traffic control tower, the lingering effects of the October 2025 government shutdown,…
Request Your 2027 NATCA Wall Calendar Today
Every year, NATCA designs and distributes a monthly wall calendar featuring photos of air traffic control facilities taken by Union members. These calendars are offered to active and retired NATCA members free of charge. Now is your time to request your 2027 wall calendar through MyNATCA. Calendar requests must be submitted each year, so even…
Take Part in the NATCA Fall Pet Photo Contest!
NATCA invites all members to show off their furry, feathered, or scaly friends this Fall. The NATCA Fall Pet Photo Contest, hosted by Beacon Realty, opens on Wednesday, Oct. 21 and runs through Nov. 4. Whether your pet is dressed in a spooky costume or stepping into the spotlight as your twin, we want to…
Press Releases
NATCA Applauds Unanimous Passage of John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation and Aviation Medication Transparency Acts by Senate
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association thanks the U.S. Senate for its unanimous passage of the John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act (S.3257) and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (S.3258). NATCA thanks Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota and Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois for their bipartisan leadership and advocacy in…
NATCA Thanks Congress for Passage of Appropriations to End Shutdown and Fund the Government, Calls on Congress to Pass the Aviation Solvency Act
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks Congress for passing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill that ends the partial government shutdown and provides increased funding for the Federal Aviation Administration through the remainder of the fiscal year. NATCA thanks Appropriations Chair Collins, Ranking Member Murray, Chairman Cole, and Ranking Member DeLauro…
NATCA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS FUNDING TO END GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its disappointment that Congress was unable to reach an agreement to fund the government and called on legislators to end the government shutdown as soon as possible. This shutdown occurs less than three months after a record-long government shutdown that put unnecessary strain on the traveling public, the economy, and the aviation safety professionals who are vital to maintaining the safety of our…
Congressional Testimony
Read NATCA President Nick Daniel’s Full Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives
Read the full text of NATCA President Nick Daniel’s testimony before the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure United States House of Representatives here.
NATCA President Santa’s testimony before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation
Read House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa PDF here Watch the hearing and learn more here. 3-23-23 House Aviation Subcommittee Written Testimony of NATCA President Rich Santa FINAL[100]Download
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