When a pilot with no instrument training became trapped above a thick layer of clouds, the difference between a dangerous descent and a safe landing came down to patient, expert coaching. At the Archie League Medal […]
Local & Regional News
Brenna Ambrose, Samed Rizvi, Mike Szendrey, and Derek Vento Honored with the Eastern Region Archie League Medal of Safety
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 […]
Mark Bonner Honored with the Alaskan Region Archie League Medal of Safety
When a pilot flying into Anchorage’s Lake Hood Airport found himself boxed in by a stubborn cloud layer, the difference between a diversion gone wrong and a safe landing came down to one controller’s calm, alternative-minded […]
John Nygren Honored with the Central Region Archie League Medal of Safety
When a small aircraft entered a dangerous spiral in instrument conditions, the difference between disaster and recovery came down to a single, clear instruction. At the Archie League Medal of Safety Award Banquet during Communicating For […]
Mark Slover Honored with the Region X Commitment to Safety Award
Not every safety story unfolds over the radio. At the Archie League Medal of Safety Award Banquet during Communicating For Safety 2026, engineer Mark Slover was honored with the Region X Commitment to Safety Award for […]
NATCA Member Briefs Sen. Jeff Merkley
NATCA member Renee Zapf (Hillsboro ATCT, HIO) attended a two-day legislative briefing with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and his staff. The briefing took place June 19 and 20 in Portland and Salem. Zapf discussed […]
