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RSS · Atom · 9 items in 2026 · Updated September 23, 2026

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FAA SMART: What Dispatchers Need to Know

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FAA SMART: What Dispatchers Need to Know

ADF brings you the latest on SMART—and what it means for your desk. Learn about the initial rollout, ADF’s priorities, and the questions dispatchers are bringing to the FAA.

September 23, 2026

FAA SMART: What Dispatchers Need to Know

FAA SMART: What Dispatchers Need to Know

ADF brings you the latest on SMART—and what it means for your desk. Learn about the initial rollout, ADF’s priorities, and the questions dispatchers …

ADF Urges FAA to Keep Midway Atoll Open as a Trans-Pacific ETOPS Alternate

ADF Urges FAA to Keep Midway Atoll Open as a Trans-Pacific ETOPS Alternate

The Airline Dispatchers Federation has filed a formal comment on FAA Docket 2026-8185, asking the FAA to preserve Midway Atoll's Henderson Field (PMDY) as …

Statement on Kenmore Air Accident

Statement on Kenmore Air Accident

The ADF is deeply saddened by the tragic accident involving Kenmore Airlines in the Seattle area. Read the full statement.

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The Power of Us: Why ADF Needs You

The Power of Us: why the ADF needs working dispatchers to engage, volunteer, and speak up for the profession.

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2025 Black History Month Spotlight

Black History Month 2025 spotlight profile of Southwest Airlines dispatcher Ashley Bassett.

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2025 ADF Organizational Changes

Press release announcing 2025 ADF organizational and leadership changes.

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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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