2014 Archives

Statement from National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi, on the death of Mark Goldstein, pilot of the aircraft involved in the accident in Wichita – (10/30/2014)

“We are shocked, and deeply saddened by the death of our beloved colleague, friend, and NATCA brother Mark Goldstein in today’s tragic accident in Wichita. We extend our deepest condolences to Mark’s family and friends, and […]

USA TODAY – Ask Air Traffic Control: When Radio Contact Fails – (11/3/2014)

The latest in our regular series in USA Today, written by NATCA Director of Safety and Technology Dale Wright. Please click HERE.

Full Testimony: NATCA President Paul Rinaldi, before House T&I Committee – (11/18/2014)

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RINALDI DENOUNCES SEQUESTRATION, CALLS FOR AVIATION SYSTEM FUNDING CERTAINTY – (11/18/2014)

Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 WASHINGTON – Sequestration is a danger to the National Airspace System (NAS). That is the clear message National Air Traffic Controllers Association President Paul Rinaldi delivered Tuesday to the House Transportation and […]

Washington Post: FAA rolls out taste of NextGen air traffic control system in Dallas – (11/19/2014)

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NATCA Cites Collaboration as Key to Successful Rollout of New Washington, D.C., Metroplex Airspace Improvements – (11/24/2014)

CONTACT: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) said today that collaboration with the FAA and other aviation stakeholders has been key to the success of NextGen modernization projects and will […]