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From the Desk of President Rich Santa Congressional Hearings: An Invaluable Platform to Advocate for Our Issues
This past month, I had honor and privilege of testifying on behalf of NATCA at hearings in front of subcommittees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. These official interactions with members of Congress who provide oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration are an invaluable opportunity to advocate for our issues…
National Finance Committee Meets in Washington, D.C.
NATCA’s National Finance Committee (NFC) recently held their annual meeting Nov. 7-8, at the NATCA National Office. During the meeting, the committee met with NATCA’s National Executive Board to discuss the Union’s budget and financial policies. The NFC is responsible for the oversight of finances for NATCA, both nationally and locally. The NFC’s tasks include:…
NATCA Members Participate in Interactive Aviation Event
NATCA members Greg Blunk (Mesa Gateway FCT, IWA), Michael Charlton (Phoenix TRACON, P50), and Brandon Esquer (Phoenix TRACON, P50) recently participated in the “Taking Flight” event hosted by East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Ariz. The program provided the opportunity for children and families to learn more about aviation and aerospace technology through interactive…
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Press Releases
New York Times: Right on Staffing, Wrong on Portrayal of Air Traffic Controller Conduct
(WASHINGTON) – NATCA denounces the unfair and inaccurate portrayal of air traffic controllers in today’s article in the New York Times. It does not portray the professionalism and skill with which air traffic controllers perform their complex and stressful duties every day, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year. The National Airspace System (NAS) is at its safest point in its…
Rich Santa Thanks U.S. House of Representatives for Passage of Bi-Partisan FAA Reauthorization Bill
NATCA President Testifies Before Subcommittee on Aviation that Staffing Targets, Maximum Hiring, and Modernization Must be Top Priorities to Reduce Risk in the National Airspace System (WASHINGTON) – Today, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa thanked the members of the U.S. House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing a long-term, comprehensive Federal Administration…
Thank You for a Safe Holiday Travel Week
Thanksgiving week is always challenging for aviation safety professionals as millions of Americans travel through the National Airspace System (NAS) to celebrate the holiday with their families. This year was no different. Leading up to Thanksgiving week, every major media outlet ran stories warning of possible delays due to an anticipated record volume of airline…
Congressional Testimony
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
Podcasts
Listen to Central Region’s 2023 Archie League Award Recipients on the NATCA Podcast
In this episode of the NATCA Podcast, Communications Committee Central Region Rep. Bryan Martini (Sioux Gateway ATCT, SUX) interviews 2023 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Winners John “Casey” Hovis (St. Louis TRACON, T75; formerly at MCI), Tyler Wilke (Kansas City International ATCT, MCI), and Matt Williams (MCI). Daniel Clifton (MCI) was also honored with…
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