NBC News’ Tom Costello interviewed Los Angeles Center (ZLA) and 2019 FAA Academy graduate Janessa Meuleners for a story that aired last night on NBC Nightly News, highlighting the critical shortage of air traffic controllers. The […]
Local & Regional News
U.S. Rep. Mike Levin Tours Palomar ATCT
In October, NATCA members met with U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (Calif.-49) at McClellan-Palomar Airport. The congressman was there for a visit with the airport’s operations department and took advantage of the opportunity to tour Palomar ATCT […]
Lifesaving Efforts Recognized at Facility Event Honoring Paramedic and FAA Employees
NATCA members and staff at Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) recently honored a paramedic and several FAA employees whose quick actions saved the life of HCF member Shawn Lorenzo in October. Shawn Lorenzo, longtime NATCA member at […]
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa Visits Fresno ATCT
U.S. Representative Jim Costa (Calif.-21) toured Fresno ATCT and TRACON (FAT) in December. The visit, facilitated by FAT FacRep Jerry O’Gorman, focused on discussing the replacement of the Fresno Tower, originally built in 1962. Rep. Costa […]
U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs Visits Southern California TRACON
On Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, NATCA members at Southern California TRACON (SCT) had the opportunity to host U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (Calif.-51). The tour was facilitated by NLC Western Pacific Region Alternate Christina Wilcko (Southern California […]
NATCA Members Participate in Interactive Aviation Event
NATCA members Greg Blunk (Mesa Gateway FCT, IWA), Michael Charlton (Phoenix TRACON, P50), and Brandon Esquer (Phoenix TRACON, P50) recently participated in the “Taking Flight” event hosted by East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Ariz. […]
