NATCA

NATCA says it ‘has not been involved in the design, testing, or implementation’ of the program.

DOT secretary blamed delays and cancellations in the Northeast on a combination of absenteeism and bad weather.

Officials praise progress made over the last year but say more support from Congress is needed.

Group representing the nation’s air traffic controllers states it had no say in the agency’s reduction of staffing targets.

‘Four to five’ have bowed out so far.

Transportation Secretary urges air traffic controllers to continue showing up for work and blames Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown.

President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring ways to compensate essential workers during the government closure.

FAA Academy graduates will get thousands in incentives for completing training and accepting roles in hard-to-staff regions.

Those affected include employees ‘hired for FAA radar, landing and navigational air maintenance,’ according to an Associated Press report.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) disagrees with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s plan to allow controllers to stay longer.