A publication of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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21 COMMUNICATING FOR SAFETY • 2025 Spo tl ight Communicating For Safety (CFS) doesn't just happen — it is the result of months of hard work by dedicated volunteers who are also NATCA members. These volunteers bring their experience from the operational floor into the planning process, ensuring the conference reflects the real issues, trends, and conversations shaping the NAS. From the first planning call to the final keynote, they work year-round to deliver an event worthy of its title as the premier aviation safety conference in the United States. Every detail is considered: registration, lodging, meals, exhibit hall logistics, panel topics, keynote invitations, and the flow of each session. They coordinate with industry partners, the FAA, military, and international aviation representatives to create three days of meaningful collaboration and problem-solving. Their goal is to give every attendee the best possible experience — engaging content, seamless logistics, and opportunities to connect with peers and decision-makers. The work is demanding, but the payoff is clear: CFS continues to be the place where aviation safety moves forward. When you enjoy a thought-provoking panel or meet someone who changes the way you see an issue, you're seeing the results of that volunteer commitment in action. This incredible effort is made possible by the members of the 2025 CFS Planning Committee: John Murdock (Chair, Philadelphia ATCT, PHL) Homer Benavides (Engineer, Great Lakes, EGL) Dawn Johnson (Atlanta Center, ZTL) Karena Marinas (Los Angeles Center, ZLA) Erin Murdock (Philadelphia ATCT, PHL) Sam Navarro (Seattle ATCT, SEA) Chrissy Padgett (Washington Center, ZDC, Retired) Katie Peltz (Minneapolis Center, ZMP) Bridget Singratanakul (Dallas Fort Worth ATCT, DFW) Behind the Scenes: Planning Communicating For Safety