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NATCA Chief to U.S. Policymakers: End the Shutdown

Daniels warns that each day the shutdown continues increases risk in U.S. airspace

NATCA president Nick Daniels addresses the audience at the newsmakers luncheon at NBAA-BACE 2025. — NATCA president Nick Daniels addresses the audience at the Newsmakers Luncheon at NBAA-BACE 2025. © Amy Wilder

By Amy Wilder • Writer

October 13, 2025

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) president Nick Daniels issued a plea for unity and action to the aviation community to end the U.S. government shutdown at the NBAA-BACE Newsmakers Luncheon on Monday. He warned that the ongoing shutdown is placing strain on the nation’s air traffic controllers and, by extension, the National Airspace System.

“Please understand my comments today will be passionate,” Daniels began. “There’s a reason for that passion, because I’m pleading with you—not to you, but with you—as a leader in aviation.”

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