NATCA Update

On a clear September evening in 2023, Sarah O’Brien and Hanan Wiseman from Boston TRACON (A90) displayed exceptional teamwork and quick thinking when a small aircraft lost all electrical power. Their coordinated efforts and decisive actions […]

On October 16, 2023, Michael Phillips, Matthew Adair, and Jennifer Harshbarger from Columbus ATCT (CMH) displayed remarkable quick thinking and teamwork during a critical in-flight emergency. Their swift actions ensured the safe landing of a distressed […]

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 […]