Air Traffic Controllers Expose How FAA Failures Threaten Air Travelers

News Advisory:

-- Air Traffic Controllers Expose How FAA Failures Threaten Air Travelers

-- As U.S. Reexamines Federal Agencies’ Role in Public Safety, New National Campaign Highlights Need for Urgent Change at FAA

WHAT: National Air Traffic Controllers Association conference call to highlight serious threats to public safety from FAA mismanagement and to announce launch of the "Fly Us Safe" campaign, a major new national public education and advertising effort.

WHO: John Carr, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Carr will also be available for interviews later in the day.

WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. EDT

CALL INFORMATION: dial-in: 866-200-5866; pass code: 681614, followed by the pound key

MORE INFORMATION:

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Americans everywhere have been reminded of the indispensable role federal agencies play in protecting the public and the stakes of poor planning and mismanagement. Now, as the nation assesses these agencies, America’s air traffic controllers blow the whistle on serious and dangerous mismanagement by the FAA that is threatening passenger safety.

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is also announcing the launch of the "Fly Us Safe" campaign, including national television advertising, Web campaign, dedicated Congressional action line and national and local events.

Contact Information

Doug Church

Media Contact

National Air Traffic Controllers Association

Contact via E-mail