Join us for an unprecedented evening with leading experts from the Air Traffic Control community for a panel discussion led by former FAA Administrator Jane Garvey.  Guest speakers from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) and Jacobs will cover topics ranging from the history, technological advancements, and design of airport towers to safety standards and remarkable true stories of ultimate composure and heroism from inside the tower. Following the program, Art of the Airport Tower author and museum specialist Carolyn Russo will sign her book and the companion exhibition will be open for touring.

Panel Moderator:

  • Jane Garvey, chairman of Meridiam North America and former Administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration

Panelists:

  • Paul Rinaldi, President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
  • Peter F. Dumont, President & CEO of the Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)
  • Stephen Wakeman, AIA, Design Principal and Director of Architecture at Jacobs.

Can't attend in person? This lecture will be webcast on Air and Space Live

Reserve free tickets below. 

The exhibition and public program is generously sponsored by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA), Harris Corporation, Rockwell Collins, SAAB, and Thales.

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How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater