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A Tribute To Spirit Airlines

A Tribute To Spirit Airlines

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

Aviation Safety InfoShare - St Louis: A Debrief

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 …

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

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 …

Leadership Transition at ADF

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 …

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Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans Day 2024 tribute honoring ADF members and dispatchers who served in the armed forces.

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Celebrating Airline Dispatcher Day

Celebrating Airline Dispatcher Day with history dating to November 1, 1937 and the role of dispatchers.

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Official Media Release: ADF Organizational Changes

Official ADF press release announcing organizational and leadership changes in August 2024.

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Jared Micou

Profile of ADF President Jared Micou.

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ADF Media Release - Women of Aviation Week

ADF media release for 2024 Women of Aviation Week.

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ADF Celebrates Black History Month

Official ADF press release celebrating Black History Month and recognizing Black members of the dispatch profession.

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2024 ADF Leadership change

Press release announcing 2024 ADF leadership changes and new officer appointments.

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Happy Veterans Day

Veterans Day tribute honoring dispatchers and ADF members who served in the military.

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9/11 - Voices of the Aircraft Dispatcher

9/11 tribute linking to a video by Southwest dispatcher Jake Zelman honoring the voices of aircraft dispatchers.

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Women of Aviation Week

2023 Women of Aviation Week feature highlighting female ADF members.

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2023 Black History Month Spotlights

Black History Month feature spotlighting ADF members including Marvin Hood, Barnett Smith, Frank Grant Jr, and Juanita Bagley.

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November/December - ADF Member Spotlight

November/December 2022 ADF member spotlight profile.

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