WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO, (NATCA) applauds the Senate confirmation today of Michael Whitaker as Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator. With Administrator Whitaker confirmed, he can direct the FAA to focus on addressing […]
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NATCA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) applauds the passage of a bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) that funds the government through Nov. 17, 2023, and extends Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization through Dec. 31, 2023. […]
NATCA CALLS ON SENATE TO PASS BIPARTISAN CONTINUING RESOLUTION TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON – In a letter sent to all the members of the U.S. Senate today, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Rich Santa called on senators to vote in support of a bipartisan continuing resolution […]
Shutdown Risks for the FAA on Sept. 30
Brothers and Sisters, As we begin the final week of September, there are two risks of a shutdown for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The first would be a government-wide lapse in appropriations, which funds the […]
NATCA PRESIDENT CALLS ON THE SENATE TO PASS BIPARTISAN APPROPRIATIONS PACKAGE; URGES CONGRESS TO AVOID DAMAGING SHUTDOWN
WASHINGTON –The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) urges all members of the U.S. Senate to prioritize timely passage of the annual appropriations bills and avoid another self-inflicted and damaging government shutdown. We applaud Appropriations Chair […]
NATCA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS HIRING ACT OF 2023
Bipartisan Bill Would Address Critical Shortage of Certified Air Traffic Controllers WASHINGTON – NATCA commends Senators Braun (Ind.), Klobuchar (Minn.), Marshall (Kan.), Shaheen (N.H.), Luján (N.M.), and Boozman (Ark.) for introducing the Air Traffic Controllers Hiring […]