Press Releases Archives

TIME MAGAZINE: The Government Shutdown Could Lead to Flight Delays — or Worse – (10/16/2013)

TIME MAGAZINE: Every day that the government stays closed, Steve Wallace, an air-traffic controller in Miami with 22 years of experience, gets more nervous. A perfect storm — the delay in training new controllers because of […]

NATCA STATEMENT: With shutdown finally over, establishing stable funding mechanism is essential next step for lawmakers – (10/17/2013)

Now that the government has finally reopened, furloughed FAA aviation safety professionals can return to their jobs and air traffic controllers will again have the essential support staff and resources they need to ensure our nation’s […]

The Pressure is Building on our Aviation System – (10/18/2013)

Sequestration and the recent government shutdown have badly damaged our aviation system. Please click here.

NATCA Supports Chairman LoBiondo, a Steadfast Champion of Aviation Safety – (10/24/2013)

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) issued the following statement in support of Representative Frank LoBiondo’s (R-N.J.-2) re-election efforts: Congressman LoBiondo has been an outspoken leader on countless issues affecting the lives of the men […]

NATCA Mourns the Loss of John Thornton, Founding Father of Union – (11/5/2013)

CONTACT: Sarah Dunn, 315-796-1560 The National Air Traffic Controllers Association today mourns the loss of John F. Thornton, a gifted and influential leader and organizer whose passion for representing the interests of the nation’s air […]

CNN.com: “A Day in the Life of the World’s Busiest Airport – Atlanta” – (11/20/2013)

CNN recently spent 24 hours inside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; check out the “How it Works” section of the final piece for a behind the scenes look at how air traffic control in Atlanta works, explained […]