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 […]
NATCA News
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 […]
NATCA Congratulates Michael Whitaker on His Nomination to Be the Next FAA Administrator
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, AFL-CIO, (NATCA) congratulates former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Deputy Administrator and Chief NextGen Officer, Michael Whitaker, on his nomination by President Joe Biden to be the next administrator of the […]
NATCA STATEMENT ON STATE OF AIR SAFETY AND STAFFING
(WASHINGTON) – The following is the official statement of NATCA President Rich Santa on the state of air safety and staffing: “The top priority for every air traffic controller is safety. Our Union is proud of […]
