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Read a message from Indiana State Coordinator Mike Orr below on a recent solidarity event in the Great Lakes Region. On Feb. 6, the Chicago area locals held a solidarity event at WhirlyBall In Lombard, Ill. […]

NATCA’s Founding Convention
When: Sept. 23-24, 1986
Where: Chicago, Ill.
Theme: “Getting Down to Business”
What:

• Marked as a “turning point” for air safety;
• Ratification of the constitution, defines NATCA, relationship between NATCA and MEBA (Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association), permits changes and amendments;
• Controllers’ first show of unity since they lost their collective bargaining rights five years prior.

Winter poses unique weather challenges for pilots, and NATCA and the Federal Aviation Administration are working with the aviation community to increase everyone’s awareness of those challenges. One way they are doing that is emphasizing the […]

In anticipation of a large number of aircraft operating in the Houston, Texas, area during the week of Super Bowl LI, the above general special air traffic procedures will be used to minimize air traffic delays […]

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)For Immediate Release Jan. 31, 2017 Contact: Doug Church, 301-346-8245 NATCA Congratulates Elaine Chao on Confirmation as Transportation Secretary WASHINGTON – The National Air Traffic Controllers Association today issued the following […]

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi and Executive Vice President Trish Gilbert attended a solidarity meeting at Atlanta Center. They discussed issues facing NATCA and the National Airspace System and answered questions from the membership. NATCA leadership makes […]