When a departing jet lost altitude and stopped responding normally over some of the country’s busiest airspace, the difference between tragedy and a safe outcome came down to teamwork under pressure. At the Archie League Medal […]
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NATCA Members Discuss Controller Staffing, Pay Parity with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
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 […]
2026 NATCA Calendar Highlight: March Features Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT)
For March, the 2026 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Harrisburg International ATCT (MDT) taken by local member Cole Smith. Harrisburg Tower is a level seven FAA tower with 39 NATCA members. The facility services Harrisburg International Airport. Last year, the air traffic controllers […]
NATCA in the News: NATCA Members Hand Out Leaflets, Alerting Public About Ongoing Government Shutdown
ATCA members, leadership, and staff handed out leaflets at four airports on Tuesday, Oct. 14 alerting the flying public about the ongoing government shutdown and why politicians should end the shutdown immediately.
NATCA in the News: NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine Discusses Government Shutdown During WJLA-TV Appearance
NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine appeared on WJLA-TV on Oct. 7 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.
NATCA in the News: NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Discusses Government Shutdown During DC News Now Appearance
NATCA Eastern Regional Vice President Mike Christine appeared on DC News Now on Oct. 7 to discuss the ongoing government shutdown.
