Central Region (NCE) Archives

St. Louis Tower “Unmanned”

In response to Southwest’s first “unmanned” flight from St. Louis to San Francisco, St. Louis Lambert tower (STL) goes unmanned. Southwest Airlines recently celebrated its first all-female, or unmanned, flight crew with a group photo. NATCA […]

Oct. 6, 2017 // Photo Album: Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

Chicago Center member Toby Hauck met with Republican Congressman Darin LaHood, who represents the 18th District in Illinois, and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy this month to discuss the FAA staffing crisis and other legislative issues. […]

Sept. 29, 2017 // This Week’s Notebook: Keep Up to Date on All Things NATCA

At Denver Center (ZDV), a need was identified for some improvements in the Nursing Mother’s Room. As you can see from the before pictures (top and bottom left), the area was severely lacking. ZDV NATCA made […]

Sept. 22, 2017 // How NATCA is Working to Protect Your Retirement

NATCA held its third rolling lobby week of the month in Washington, D.C. During the past three weeks, 53 activists have taken 405 congressional appointments. To prepare them for their Congressional visits, National Legislative Committee Chairman […]

Sept. 22, 2017 // Photo Album: West Virginia, Carolinas, Indiana, Missouri, Las Vegas: West Virginia, Indiana, Missouri Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert and Eastern Regional Vice President Dean Iacopelli met with NATCA members from Charleston (CRW), Huntington (HTS), and Clarksburg (CKB) for a recent West Virginia solidarity event. On Sept. 13, NATCA Indianapolis […]

Sept. 1, 2017 // NATCA Members Shine During Eclipse

Air traffic facilities across the National Airspace System (NAS) experienced an increase in air traffic operations during the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21. It was the first total solar eclipse in the U.S. since 1979 […]