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Feb. 17, 2017 // 2017 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Recipients, Part 1

For the full list of winners, click here. Jessica Earp, Anchorage CenterAlaskan Region On July 25, 2016, a Navy F-18 departed Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) following a refueling stop en route to Asia for a […]

Feb. 17, 2017 // Photo Album: San Diego, Fort Worth, Denver, Billings, and Alaska: See All of the Places NATCA is Making a Difference Across the Country This Week

SAN NATCA members treated a group of San Diego chapter members from Women in Aviation to a tour of San Diego ATCT (SAN) on Sunday, Feb. 12. On Thursday, Feb. 12, Fort Worth Center (ZFW) had […]

Feb. 17, 2017 // This Week’s Notebook: A Tragic Loss for the NATCA Family

Below, read the GoFundMe message from Houston TRACON FacRep Clay Matheny regarding the tragic loss of our NATCA brother, Damarcus McCarty. If you are able, consider donating to assist his family with expenses during this difficult […]

Feb. 15, 2017 // NATCA Announces 2017 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Recipients

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) For Immediate Release Feb. 15, 2017 Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA Announces 2017 Archie League Medal of Safety Award Recipients WASHINGTON – NATCA is proud to announce its 2017 Archie […]

Feb. 2017 // “His small plane spewing smoke over Addison, a young pilot has only a moment to act”

The Dallas Morning News: Headline: “His small plane spewing smoke over Addison, a young pilot has only a moment to act” “Daniel Luna’s 6-foot-3 frame is crammed into the left side of a Cessna 172RG, and […]

Feb. 10, 2017 // Good Planning, Communication Results in Winning Super Bowl Combination for Houston Facilities, Command Center

Controllers give a wave at Houston Hobby after the influx of Super Bowl traffic. “The outcome of good planning and good communication is flawless execution!” That was the motto for the Houston facilities working Super Bowl […]