(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) expressed its thanks to Rep. Sean Casten (Ill.) and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Ore.) and endorsed the bipartisan Mental Health in Aviation Act. This important legislation requires the Federal Aviation […]
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NATCA Endorses Kamala Harris for President, TIM WALZ for VIce President
(WASHINGTON) – Today, the National Executive Board of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president and running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for vice president. In every […]
FAA and NATCA Reach Agreement to Address Controller Fatigue by Providing More Rest Between Shifts
A well-rested workforce is integral for the safety of the flying public Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an agreement with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to ensure air traffic controllers receive adequate […]
NATCA’S OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON MANDATORY RELOCATION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is dismayed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that effective July 28, 2024, it is requiring the relocation of 12 air traffic controllers who work at […]
NATCA STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH AFL-CIO IN SUPPORT OF THE RE-ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BIDEN
(WASHINGTON) – National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa in his role as a member of the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) yesterday joined his […]
NATCA APPLAUDS FAA FUNDING INCREASE IN FY25 HOUSE THUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
(WASHINGTON) – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-Ar.) and Ranking Member Mike Quigley (D-Il.), as well as full committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Ok.) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-Ct.), […]