NATCA Update

On January 23, 2024, a team of air traffic controllers at Wichita ATCT (ICT) faced a critical situation when a military aircraft struggled with poor weather conditions and low fuel while attempting to land. Tyler Spencer, […]

On the evening of February 18, 2024, Brian Bernhardt and Jason Wilson, controllers at Philadelphia ATCT/TRACON (PHL), expertly guided a visually impaired pilot to a safe landing after he lost his glasses mid-flight. Bernhardt provided radar […]

On February 1, 2024, Wayne Harper, an air traffic controller at Anchorage ATCT (ANC), showcased exceptional composure and quick decision-making during a critical situation at Anchorage International Airport. Amid record-breaking snow accumulation and challenging visibility, Harper […]

Today’s panel “Taking Flight: The Future is Here” brought together leading experts to discuss the integration of emerging technologies into the National Airspace System (NAS), as part of Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2024. Moderated by MITRE […]

This morning at Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2024, FAA Director of Accident Investigation and Safety Recommendations Matt Cabak discussed the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation safety. As AI technologies advance, they offer significant […]

This morning at Communicating For Safety (CFS) 2024, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker delivered a compelling keynote address, emphasizing the importance of safety and modernization in the National Airspace System (NAS). Appointed as FAA Administrator in October […]