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

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

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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 in nearly every overrun studied. For dispatchers, the catch: crews default to code 5 on wet …

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

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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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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2022 Women Of Aviation Week

ADF Women of Aviation Week 2022 feature spotlighting 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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2024 ADF Leadership change

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

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2025 ADF Organizational Changes

Press release announcing 2025 ADF organizational and leadership changes.

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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 Scholarship Recipients

News announcement listing the 2025 ADF scholarship recipients.

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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.

ADF Announces Organizational Changes

Press release announcing November 2025 ADF organizational and leadership changes.

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ADF Announces Organizational Changes For 2026

Press release announcing the 2026 ADF organizational and leadership changes.

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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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ADF Honors our Veterans!

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

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