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Stories and rolling coverage from NATCA — organized by topic. Click any story to see its full update thread.
Rolling coverage of the FY2026 FAA reauthorization and funding bill, including committee markups, floor votes, and NATCA's advocacy activity. Updated as legislative action occurs.
House Appropriations Committee Advances FAA Funding Bill — The House Transportation Subcommittee approved H.R. 4412 this morning, including full funding for the controller hiring plan…
Effective May 1, the Aviation Safety Reporting System will adopt updated guidance for Class A/B/C runway incursions. NATCA's safety team is tracking rollout details as they're announced.
FAA confirms rollout schedule — ASRS rollout will begin at Class B facilities on May 1, with Class A and C phasing in throughout June…
NATCA and the FAA are negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding clarifying the application of Article 35 (Leave) for controllers who transfer during a leave year. Labor Relations unit affected members should follow this story for resolution.
NATCA's flagship safety training event returns to Las Vegas August 18–20. Early-bird pricing through May 31. Scholarship applications open now.
Several changes to member benefits are taking effect this quarter. This story tracks enrollment windows, new partners, and coverage changes.
The annual legislative fly-in returns May 12–14. This story tracks registration, Hill visit assignments, travel coordination, and event updates as they happen.