Good news ! We've already got more than two - do zen nominations so THANK
YOU to those who have already submitted nominations. We would love to double or
triple this total and we know that is possible due to the great work done by our
membership this year in critical situations.
NEW VIDEO – now available , the debut of our new video promoting this year's
Archie League Awards!
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chance to attend CFS, the aviation industry's leadin g conference, focusing on safety,
technology and building relationships. CFS will be held March 21 - 23, 2016 , at Bally's in
Las Vegas. Visit www.natcacfs.com to secure your spot! On social media,
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News and Notes From Our Public Affairs Shop
Wall St. Journal: Veteran airlines reporter Susan Carey, of the Wall Street
Journal, is working on a story about ATC modernization and NextGen. NATCA is
workin g collaboratively with FAA Public Affairs in conducting interviews for Carey's story.
Our FacReps at D10 (Scott Montroy) and ZFW (Nick Daniels) met with Susan last week,
when she was able to sit with them on position and observe the operation at both
facil ities. Both reps will have an opportunity for further interviews to discuss an array of
issues, including the staffing shortages that have a direct impact on our ability to
effectively train and implement NextGen technologies, equipment, and procedures.
T AMR – Harrisburg: We are working collaboratively with FAA Public Affairs on a
media campaign to highlight the effective implementation of STARS equipment in the
successful TAMR program (Terminal Automation Modernization and Replacement). First
stop – Harris burg, Pa. We have tentatively scheduled a media event for the facility on
Oct. 6. Pending any news about a government shutdown, of course.
Atlanta : The BBC is requesting FAA participation in the channel's new, landmark
documentary series called 'City in th e Sky', a celebration of the aviation industry, its
incredible growth and remarkable future. Each of the three shows will tell half a dozen
separate stories from around the world, each a superlative, and each offering a
remarkable insight into the processe s and people that keep the 'City in the Sky.' The
BBC team producing this wants to feature ATL prominently . We are working with FAA
Public Affairs and our ATL FacRep Brian Kellman and A80 FacRep Mike Ryan will
represent NATCA in the project.
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