NATCA - National Air Traffic Controllers Association
10/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2026 02:24
NATCA Sponsors Wingnuts Flying Circus and Aviation Town Hall Hosted by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves
Oct 7, 2026
NATCA President Nick Daniels, Central Regional Vice President Aaron Merrick, and several other NATCA members took part in the Wingnuts Flying Circus in Tarkio, Mo. The event, hosted by U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (Mo.-6), brings together leaders from across aviation.
During the event, President Daniels participated in an aviation town hall where many of the questions focused on the status of modernization efforts across the National Airspace System (NAS).
NATCA also hosted a booth at the event, engaging with pilots and educating other aviation enthusiasts about the important work of air traffic controllers and other aviation safety professionals. The Wingnuts Flying Circus is an annual event hosted by Rep. Graves, who is chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
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