Press Releases Archives

NATCA Statement on Teri Bristol’s Appointment as ATO COO – (3/21/2014)

Contact: Sarah Dunn, 315-796-1560 The National Air Traffic Controllers Association congratulates Teri Bristol on her appointment as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO). The collaborative relationship developed and strengthened […]

NATCA Honors Members’ Finest Work at Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards Banquet – (3/26/2014)

CONTACT: Sarah Dunn, 315-796-1560 LAS VEGAS – Nine flight assists from around the U.S. will be honored tonight at a special banquet marking the 10th annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards, hosted by NATCA. Named for […]

Houston controller, pilot, share their story today of a life saved in award-winning flight assist – (4/7/2014)

MEDIA ADVISORY National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) April 7, 2014 CONTACT: Doug Church (Washington, D.C.), 301-346-8245; Houston TRACON NATCA Facility Representative Dylan Hodgson, 832-372-1172. Houston TRACON Air Traffic Controller, Pilot, To Discuss Dramatic Flight Assist […]

NATCA Column in April 2014 Issue of IFATCA Magazine – (4/23/2014)

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NATCA Mourns Loss of Congressman Jim Oberstar, a True Champion of Aviation Safety – (5/3/2014)

Congressman Jim Oberstar was a true champion of aviation safety. For over four decades, he fought for enhanced safety standards in aviation and all modes of transportation with tremendous passion, energy and care. He was still […]

NATCA Congratulates AOPA On Its 75th Anniversary – (5/15/2014)

Contact: Sarah Dunn, 315-796-1560 NATCA President Paul Rinaldi and Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert issued the following statement today in recognition of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s 75th anniversary. “NATCA congratulates AOPA on its 75th […]