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RSS · Atom · 11 items in 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026

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Celebrating World Airline Dispatcher Day 2026

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Celebrating World Airline Dispatcher Day 2026

A message from ADF President Miguel Reyes on World Airline Dispatcher Day, plus 2026 proclamations from Georgia, Texas, Illinois, and Washington.

November 1, 2026

Celebrating World Airline Dispatcher Day 2026

Celebrating World Airline Dispatcher Day 2026

A message from ADF President Miguel Reyes on World Airline Dispatcher Day, plus 2026 proclamations from Georgia, Texas, Illinois, and Washington.

Ten Years in the Making: FedEx Jumpseat Restrictions Lifted

Ten Years in the Making: FedEx Jumpseat Restrictions Lifted

FedEx has removed all restrictions on offline Dispatchers listing for and occupying its cockpit jumpseats — the result of more than ten years of …

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 …

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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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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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