Press Releases

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) thanks Congress for passing an extension to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) authorization preventing a painful and costly shutdown at the end of the year. NATCA stands ready to […]

In November, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced significant changes to the Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program (AT-CTI) as part of several initiatives the Agency adopted in response to a report from the FAA National Airspace […]

NATCA President Rich Santa Thanks 138 U.S. Representatives for Signing Bipartisan Letter to Congressional Leadership  (WASHINGTON) – Today, NATCA thanked the 138 members of the U.S. House of Representatives who signed a letter to Congressional leadership […]

(WASHINGTON) – NATCA denounces the unfair and inaccurate portrayal of air traffic controllers in today’s article in the New York Times. It does not portray the professionalism and skill with which air traffic controllers perform their complex and […]

NATCA President Testifies Before Subcommittee on Aviation that Staffing Targets, Maximum Hiring, and Modernization Must be Top Priorities to Reduce Risk in the National Airspace System  (WASHINGTON) – Today, National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President […]

Thanksgiving week is always challenging for aviation safety professionals as millions of Americans travel through the National Airspace System (NAS) to celebrate the holiday with their families. This year was no different. Leading up to Thanksgiving […]