09/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2026 19:00
Sep 16, 2026
Today at Communicating For Safety 2026, NATCA National Training Representative Jamaal Haltom, SAIC Global Aviation Strategy Executive Terry Biggio, FAA Vice President for Mission Support and Management Services Chris Wilbanks, and Adacel Business Development Director Mark DePlasco traced the path from the FAA Academy to a working facility, and where new training tech and workforce pressure are pulling that path in different directions. The group discussed what's working in ATC training and what still needs more improvement.