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RSS · Atom · 6 items in 2026 · Updated May 28, 2026

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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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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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Remembering Mike Harkin

Remembering longtime ADF volunteer and advocate Mike Harkin and his contributions to the dispatch profession.

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ADF Visits ANAC

Report on ADF's visit to the ANAC civil aviation authority office in São Paulo, Brazil.

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ANFP

A Note from the President reflecting on 2009 and the year ahead for ADF members.

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