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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 […]

U.S. Rep. James Walkinshaw (Va.-11) toured Washington National ATCT (DCA) on June 29, 2026. NATCA members Andrew Santorelli (DCA) and Zachary Dussault (DCA) led the facility tour. As part of the engagement, Rep. Walkinshaw got an […]

NATCA members Brian Schmelzel (Washington Center, ZDC) and Jonathan Blackwell (ZDC) recently attended a Northern Virginia labor airport caucus meeting with U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (Va.). Air traffic controller staffing, pay parity, and the Mental Health […]

The Professional Standards Committee recently held a three-day training in Phoenix in June. The training allowed the committee to welcome new members to the team and thank them for volunteering to serve NATCA in such an […]

The NATCA 2027 Convention will be held in Chicago, April 27–29. Amendment submissions are open now. Don’t wait for the Dec. 3, 2026, midnight deadline! Submit early and the National Constitution Committee will work with you […]