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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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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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ADF Honors our Veterans!

Veterans Day thank-you honoring dispatchers who served in the military.

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September 2022 - Member of the month - Courtney Schaaf

Member of the month profile of dispatcher Courtney Schaaf for September 2022.

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July 2022 - Member of the month - Case Bergam

Member of the month profile of dispatcher Case Bergam for July 2022.

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June 2022 - ADF Member of the month - Jose Matos

Member of the month profile of dispatcher Jose Matos for June 2022.

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May 2022 - Member Spotlight - Meredith Frederick

Member spotlight profile of dispatcher Meredith Frederick for May 2022.

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April 2022 ADF Member Spotlight - Theresa Smith

Member spotlight profile of dispatcher Theresa Smith for April 2022.

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2022 Women Of Aviation Week

ADF Women of Aviation Week 2022 feature spotlighting female ADF members.

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2021 ADF Women in Aviation Week

ADF Women in Aviation Week feature spotlighting multiple female ADF members during March 7–13, 2021.

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Flying and Life Podcast

ADF president Catherine Jackson was interviewed on the Flying and Life podcast about ADF activities and plans.

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