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A Tribute To Spirit Airlines

At 0300 EST on May 2nd, after thirty-four years of safe operation, Spirit Airlines ceased operations permanently.

May 25, 2026

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Aviation Safety InfoShare - St Louis: A Debrief

The Airline Dispatchers Federation was well represented at InfoShare 2026 in St. Louis, alongside dispatch and flight operations leadership from across the carriers, industry …

May 15, 2026

NTSB Targets Wet-Runway Braking: Three RCAM Recommendations Land on the FAA's Desk

The NTSB is urging the FAA to overhaul how wet-runway braking is assessed, after finding aircraft friction was far lower than the RCAM predicted …

May 28, 2026

Leadership Transition at ADF

Effective May 8, 2026, Jim Starnes has stepped down as President to focus full-time on government affairs. Miguel Reyes — an aircraft dispatcher at …

May 25, 2026

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NTSB Targets Wet-Runway Braking: Three RCAM Recommendations Land on the FAA's Desk

The NTSB is urging the FAA to overhaul how wet-runway braking is assessed, after finding aircraft friction was far lower than the RCAM predicted in nearly every overrun …

May 28, 2026

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A Tribute To Spirit Airlines

At 0300 EST on May 2nd, after thirty-four years of safe operation, Spirit Airlines ceased operations permanently.

May 25, 2026

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ADF Updates

Leadership Transition at ADF

Effective May 8, 2026, Jim Starnes has stepped down as President to focus full-time on government affairs. Miguel Reyes — an aircraft dispatcher at American Airlines — assumes …

May 25, 2026

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Aviation Safety InfoShare - St Louis: A Debrief

The Airline Dispatchers Federation was well represented at InfoShare 2026 in St. Louis, alongside dispatch and flight operations leadership from across the carriers, industry partners, and regulators such …

May 15, 2026

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