Registration for the
2026 ADF Summit, taking place
September 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency
Indianapolis, is now open! Register here:
https://t.co/Oh23dCNC06
We are announcing a strategic transition within the ADF Executive Board. See below for full statements from outgoing President Jim Starnes and incoming President Miguel Reyes.
https://t.co/NZqeM1e3a3
A great moment in aviation this week. Southwest Dispatcher Dylan helped coordinate a tribute for a pilot’s father, whose retirement flight was canceled, and created a memory that family will never forget. Dispatchers shape these moments every day. ADF is proud of you, Dylan! ✈️💙
The ACARS from Spirit Dispatcher Wes is resonating across the industry. It is a reminder of the pride and professionalism dispatchers bring to every flight. ADF stands with the Spirit dispatch team. Your work mattered then, it matters now, and our community has your back. ✈️💛
The Airline Dispatchers Federation will be attending Purdue Aviation Day next week! We will be represented by Mitch Barnes (UA), Carolyn Albert (AS), and Justin Riechers (AA). Want to come talk to us? We’ll have a booth at Hangar 1 T2. We look forward to seeing you there!
Are you coming to the ADF Spring Business Meeting in Denver? Register in the link below:
https://t.co/ukNW99xt4e
If you plan to be in Denver on Sunday, April 26th, please consider registering for our Cleared for Cocktails networking event!
Four weeks out from Cleared for Cocktails — Denver on April 26th! Sign up here: https://t.co/XGoTYfS3Qh
Stick around for our Spring Business Meeting on April 27th. Details to come tomorrow!
FAA Statement
Air Canada Express Flight 8646 struck an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle after landing on Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The accident occurred around 11:40 p.m. local time on Sunday, March 22. The CRJ-900 was arriving from Montreal. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB is in charge of the investigation and will provide all updates.
The airport is closed. Visit the NOTAM site for additional information.
This information is preliminary and subject to change.
Today’s the last day of #WAI2026! Come talk to us at booth 809 while you still can! We look forward to talking to you about the best aviation career you’ve never heard of.
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Want to learn about the best aviation career you’ve never heard of? If you’re attending Women in Aviation, come find us at booth 809! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
#wai2026#adf#aviation#avgeek#pilot
It’s always powerful to see dispatchers, industry partners, and aviation leaders in the same room, focused on advancing safety, professionalism, and the future of our craft.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to travel, participate, and support the organization.
Our Winter Business Meeting is officially underway in Orlando, and the turnout has been outstanding. We’re proud to have strong representation from across the major airlines, along with special visits from the Latino Pilots Association (LPA), IFALDA, and US Aviation Academy