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
working 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 recently ,
when she was able to sit with them on position and observe the operation at both
facilities. Both reps will have an opportunity for further interviews to discuss an array of
issues, in cluding the staffing shortages that have a direct impact on our ability to
effectively train and implement NextGen technologies, equipment, and procedures.
TAMR – 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 – Harrisburg, Pa. We have re scheduled a media ev ent for the facility on Oct. 20 .
The original date of Oct. 6 was scrapped when early indications of the effects of
Hurricane Joaquin hitting the area were prevalent.
Atlanta : The BBC is requesting FAA participation in the channel's n ew, landmark
documentary series called 'City in the 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 ea ch offering a
remarkable insight into the processes 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 w ill
represent NATCA in the project.
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