Airline Dispatchers Federation

Airline Dispatchers Federation Representing the Professional Interests of the Airline Dispatcher

ADF Summit 2026 is coming up September 28th to 30th in Indianapolis.If you have not registered yet, now is the time! ⏰Th...
09/03/2026

ADF Summit 2026 is coming up September 28th to 30th in Indianapolis.

If you have not registered yet, now is the time! ⏰

The ADF special hotel rate is $169/night plus applicable taxes. The hotel block cutoff is September 8th, 1500 EDT, so make sure you register for the Summit and reserve your room before the deadline!

📅 September 28 to 30, 2026
📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
🏨 Hyatt Regency Indianapolis

We look forward to connecting with our ADF members dispatchers from across the industry in Indianapolis.

Register now:
https://www.dispatcher.org/events/2026/summit-2026-indianapolis/

📣 Only 5 days left to lock in your discounted rates for the 2026 ADF Summit!Prices officially increase and registration ...
08/27/2026

📣 Only 5 days left to lock in your discounted rates for the 2026 ADF Summit!

Prices officially increase and registration becomes non-refundable after August 31st. Don't miss out on this offer and secure your tickets today!

🎟️ Current Rates:
ADF Members: $100
Non-Members: $200

Rates will increase to $125 for members and $250 for non-members starting September 1st. Non-members can also join ADF for just $30/year to immediately unlock member pricing!

Don't forget to book your room at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The room block closes September 8th (or when full) and space is filling up fast!

Event Details:
Dates: September 28–30, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
What to Expect: Industry & safety discussions, regulatory updates, carrier leadership panels, the fan-favorite Dispatcher/Pilot/ATC panel, networking, and sponsor exhibits!

Register now: https://www.dispatcher.org/events/2026/summit-2026-indianapolis/

ADF President Miguel Reyes and ADF President Emeritus Ryan Makings recently met with RTCA leadership at its headquarters...
08/16/2026

ADF President Miguel Reyes and ADF President Emeritus Ryan Makings recently met with RTCA leadership at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. to reinforce our enduring collaboration and discuss major initiatives shaping the future of the aviation industry.

For decades, ADF and RTCA have worked together to help develop critical industry frameworks and standards, ensuring that dispatchers have a seat at the table as regulations evolve and the National Airspace System advances.

As the National Airspace System continues to evolve toward implementing higher automation, it is more important than ever that operational control and flight operations expertise remain at the forefront of the conversation. Dispatcher involvement helps ensure that new technologies, standards, and procedures reflect the realities of daily airline operations while supporting the continued safety and efficiency of the system.

We appreciate RTCA’s continued partnership and look forward to expanding opportunities for ADF members to engage in this important work.

to our fan-favorite panel from last year’s ADF Summit! We are pleased to announce that we will be bringing back the Di...
08/15/2026

to our fan-favorite panel from last year’s ADF Summit!

We are pleased to announce that we will be bringing back the Dispatcher Pilot ATC panel by popular demand! Your favorite panelists, Marcus Miller (Prophatcat) and Angel Andres Rosado, will return to the stage as the ATC and Pilot speakers. Greg McCutcheon will step into the spotlight and perform the instrumental role of the Dispatcher speaker. With their combined expertise, humor, and wit, we promise, this is NOT a panel you want to miss!

Tickets are currently $100 for ADF members and $200 for non-ADF members until August 31st. What are you waiting for? Register today!

https://www.dispatcher.org/events/2026/summit-2026-indianapolis/

On August 6th, the North Texas Job Fair, sponsored by Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), was held at Globe Lif...
08/09/2026

On August 6th, the North Texas Job Fair, sponsored by Texas Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), was held at Globe Life Field. There were over 650 vendors and approximately 35,000 attendees. Your ADF Veterans’ Outreach Committee attended the event. Committee Chairman Ken Cunningham (AA), Vice Chairman John Sargent (AA), and longtime ADF member Ana Prakash (AA) were there to share how the ADF lobbies for dispatchers and to promote dispatching as a career option. We handed out ADF swag and information on PART 65 dispatch schools in the DFW area, as well as information about other Part 65 schools in the United States.

The purpose of the Veterans Outreach Committee is to attend job fairs for our Veterans transitioning back into the civilian workforce. We have made many contacts at military bases, posts, forts, and ports. Because these events are held across the United States, we need ADF Veterans to be part of this committee. If you are interested, please contact your ADF Delegate, who can then contact the Veterans Outreach Committee so you can join the Outreach Team.




Safety in the National Airspace System relies on the shared efforts of Aircraft Dispatchers, Pilots, and Air Traffic Con...
08/08/2026

Safety in the National Airspace System relies on the shared efforts of Aircraft Dispatchers, Pilots, and Air Traffic Controllers.

Among the many regulatory duties entrusted to Aircraft Dispatchers, delaying, holding, and rerouting a flight are some of the many ways we keep our crews and passengers safe. Delaying a departure is not an operational failure, but a necessary safety decision made to manage airspace constraints and keep aircraft clear of hazardous weather.

We stand firmly alongside Air Traffic Controllers as we manage complex airspace and severe weather conditions together. Dispatchers take pride in fulfilling our legal mandates and maintaining the standard of safety our crews and passengers expect and depend on every day.




Who hasn’t registered for the ADF Summit yet? We aren't mad, just… disappointed. ☹️Don’t let the deadline catch you off ...
08/01/2026

Who hasn’t registered for the ADF Summit yet? We aren't mad, just… disappointed. ☹️

Don’t let the deadline catch you off guard! Prices for the 2026 Summit will officially increase on September 1st. Don’t delay and get ahead of it right now!

🎟️ Lock in these rates (Until August 31st):
ADF Members: $100
Non-Members: $200

And don’t forget to secure your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. The room block is shrinking fast!

Join us September 28-30 for an incredible lineup of speakers, discussions, and the best networking event of the year for the aviation operations community.

Plus, we have some big Summit announcements dropping very soon. Stay tuned! 😉

Register now: https://www.dispatcher.org/events/2026/summit-2026-indianapolis/



08/01/2026

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Aviation policy is shaped by those who participate. Join fellow cargo pilots in urging Congress to end the cargo carve-out and support one level of safety for all airline operations.

The Independent Pilots Association is asking the aviation community to support the Safe Skies Act, legislation that would eliminate the long-standing exemption allowing cargo airlines to operate outside the FAA's Part 117 pilot fatigue rules. Cargo and passenger pilots operate in the same airspace, under the same conditions, and should be protected by one consistent standard of safety. We encourage aviation professionals and members of the public to visit the IPA's public advocacy website, where you can quickly and easily contact your U.S. Representative in support of this bipartisan effort.

FAA SMART ProgramThe future of aviation depends on thoughtful policy and a strong commitment to safety.The Airline Dispa...
08/01/2026

FAA SMART Program

The future of aviation depends on thoughtful policy and a strong commitment to safety.

The Airline Dispatchers Federation has published its position on FAA SMART, outlining our perspective on this initiative and its impact on airline operations.

Read the full position paper here:
https://www.dispatcher.org/organization/documents/172/download/

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