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Registration is now open for NATCA’s Communicating For Safety, the World’s Premier Aviation Safety Conference. Join us at the Horseshoe Las Vegas, Sept. 14-16, 2026, for the aviation safety event that brings the entire industry together. Register today! natca.org/events/cfs/

Soccer fans from around the world have traveled to the USA for the matches, and air traffic controllers are helping them move safely. With an estimated 1.24M international visitors, this momentous event requires extraordinary coordination, skill, and teamwork.

The best part of the journey is making it to your destination. ATCs work 365 days a year to help families reunite, business travelers reach meetings, and vacationers turn their dream getaways into reality. Their focus and skill make important moments happen every day.

Six NATCA members recently completed the Safety Advocacy Training course on June 10-11, 2026, in Las Vegas. The members who completed the course gained knowledge of the many safety programs, processes, and requirements utilized by air traffic facilities. natca.org/2026/07/16/sat…

Nineteen NATCA members recently completed the two-day Drug and Alcohol Training course which took place June 8-9, 2026, in Las Vegas. The course educates participants about the proper drug test procedures. natca.org/2026/07/14/dat…

The NATCA Kids Summer t-shirt is here and just in time for summer! This lightweight, comfortable, and stylish t-shirt lets young NATCA kids show their pride wherever their adventures take them. Pre-orders start today! store.natca.org

Nearly three dozen FAA Academy students attended a meet and greet with NATCA leadership and members in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The evening provided a forum for students to ask questions about ATCs and NATCA. natca.org/2026/07/12/okc…

For July, the 2026 NATCA wall calendar features a photo of Daytona Beach ATCT (DAB) taken by local member Blake Guiles. natca.org/2026/07/09/nat…

NATCA leaders, including President Nick Daniels, recently participated in NATCA Academy’s Representative Training course from June 8-12, 2026, in Las Vegas. Forty-six NATCA members completed the course. natca.org/2026/07/09/nat…

NATCA is pleased to announce the Union is joining the Aviation Innovation Coalition (AIC), adding NATCA’s operational expertise to the coalition’s efforts to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS). natca.org/2026/07/09/nat…

.@RepJimCosta recently visited Fresno ATCT/TRACON (FAT) where he met with local controllers, including FacRep Jerry O’Gorman. natca.org/2026/07/07/rep…

NATCA is pleased to announce the winners of the 22nd Annual Archie League Medal of Safety, along with the winner of the 11th Region X Commitment to Safety Award. natca.org/2026/07/07/arc…

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport expects 175,000 World Cup travelers a day — a reminder of the essential role America's air traffic controllers play in every safe journey. Good luck, Team USA!

Union leaders from around the country gathered June 7-10 in Minneapolis for the 30th @AFLCIO Convention. NATCA was represented by President Nick Daniels, Training Rep. Jamaal Haltom, and Special Counsel Eugene Freedman. natca.org/2026/06/23/nat…

Identity theft can happen to anyone. The FAA provides Identity Protection Services free of charge to employees. Visit NATCA’s website for more info! natca.org/2026/07/01/ide…

Happy Independence Day from your NATCA Family! As our nation celebrates this special holiday, NATCA would like to express its gratitude for the hard work and dedication of all Union members.

Safe flights are made possible by aviation safety professionals who bring an extraordinary level of focus, discipline, and precision to one of the most demanding jobs in the world. These are top-performing professionals whose judgment and commitment set them apart from the rest.

The minutes from the National Executive Board (NEB) meeting in Spokane, Wash. on May 12-13 are now available on the NEB minutes page of the website: natca.org/neb-minutes/

NATCA members Ali Roe (Hillsboro ATCT, HIO) and Renee Zapf (HIO) recently attended the Women’s Leadership Luncheon, hosted by @RepBonamici. The event focused on women who make a difference throughout communities in Oregon. natca.org/2026/06/30/nat…

The NATCA Onboarding Committee welcomes and thanks all new NATCA leaders who have recently taken office for their terms as FacReps at their local facilities. natca.org/2026/06/18/new…