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NATCA member Trevor Barry (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL) gave a tour of the Philadelphia ATCT and TRACON (PHL) to U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (Pa.-6) on June 18, 2026. During the tour, Rep. Houlahan learned more about air […]

Friday, August 7. Watch that line of weather walk into some of the busiest airspace in the world. Every yellow indicator is an aircraft counting on an air traffic controller. Every aircraft landed and departed safely. […]

U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross (N.C.-2) toured Raleigh-Durham ATCT (RDU) on June 22, 2026. This was Congresswoman Ross’ fourth facility visit in the past three years, showing her commitment to aviation safety and the future of Raleigh-Durham […]

Fifteen retired NATCA members met with NATCA leadership on July 2, 2026, officially kicking off this year’s educational activism efforts. The Boots on the Ground (BOTG) program empowers retired NATCA members to connect with fellow AFL-CIO […]

Last week, Minneapolis Center (ZMP) faced a near-total equipment failure. Radar and radios went dark. What did air traffic controllers do? They went to work. Hundreds of aircraft were rerouted, and controllers kept the system moving […]

Summer usually means sunshine and warm weather, but the season can also bring periods of extreme heat. Many parts of our country have already experienced heat waves and record-breaking temperatures. Heat exposure can cause illness or […]