In 2013, sequestration budget cuts forced the FAA to shut down all hiring
and training of new controllers for 10 months. That can't happen again in
light of the current severe shortage.
3. We look forward to reviewing what the House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee proposes for FAA reauthorization. Again, we
hope it will provide long - term solutions to these problems.
You can find NATCA's hist ory of public statements, papers and congressional
testimonies about funding for the National Airspace System and air traffic control reform
on natca.org .
Charlotte NextGen Media Event: We held a collaborative media event with the
FAA on Jan. 8 in Charlotte about successful NextGen programs. NATCA NextGen
Project Management Organization Representative Jeff Woods was our main speaker,
joining FAA Assistant Administrator for NextGen Ed Bolton among other representatives
from various stakeholders. CLT FacRep Anthony Schifano and CLT member and
NATCA ATD - 2 National Rep. Pete Slattery also participated. Media clips from the event
were good. See below:
WCNC - TV CHARLOTTE
New technology could save travelers time flying through Charlotte
NATCA's Jeff Woods interviewed on camera
WBTV - TV CHARLOTTE
Air traffic control improvements
NATCA's Jeff Woods intervie wed on camera
WSOC - TV CHARLOTTE
FAA touts financial benefits of NextGen
WFMY - TV GREENSBORO, N.C.
Brief story about the Jan. 8 press event on NextGen
More TV coverage:
WITN - TV Greensboro, N.C.
WNCT - TV Greensboro, N.C.
WSPA - TV Greensboro, N.C.
WFAE RADIO NORTH CAROLINA
FAA Will Roll Out New Air Traffic Control System At CLT
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Why the FAA says you'll spend less time on the tarmac in Charlotte
ARCHIE LEAGUE MEDAL OF SAFETY AWARDS: WINNERS CHOSEN NEXT WEEK!
We continue work to prepare for our selection panel meeting next week that will
determine the winners of the 12
th
annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards .
It is wond erful for us to report that we received more than 60 nominations! Thank
you to all of you who either nominated a fellow member or participated in a team effort of
getting the materials in order to send on to us in the National Office. It's a lot of work an d
we appreciate all of your efforts!
We will announce the winners to the membership in the Jan. 22 issue of the
NATCA Insider after they have been notified.
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