We are honored to offer scholarships to support our members, their families, and future aviation leaders in achieving their academic and professional goals. Since 1989, the AAAE Foundation has issued more than 3,540 scholarships totaling more than $6.83 million.
Application Deadline: March 14, 2025
The February/March 2025 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.
Washington Dulles International's 10-year transformation from business decline to record-setting growth
On September 27, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
accepted Tulsa International’s (TUL) Safety Management System (SMS),
making TUL the first airport in the Southwest Region and only the third
in the National Airspace System with an accepted SMS.
Dan Pippenger is Chief Aviation Officer for the Port of Portland, where he oversees Portland International (PDX) and two general aviation airports: Hillsboro and Troutdale. His role was established in 2023
following the Oregon port’s decision to separate aviation and marine functions. Prior to that, Pippenger served as the port’s
chief operating officer since January 2020, managing both aviation and marine terminal operations.
When opening newly developed or renovated airport infrastructure, Operation Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) can make the difference between a troubled launch and a smooth start on opening day.
Airport Consortium on Transformation
Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) is our innovation program that unites airport leaders and corporate partners to address key aviation challenges through innovation and collaboration.
This cooperation enhances operational efficiency and passenger experience, solidifying ACT's status as a leader in airport innovation.
White Papers:
| The Airport Digital Marketplace | |
| Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning and Management: Assessing Approaches and Considering Tools for Airport Finance Leaders | |
| Change Is in the Air: Are North American Airports Ready for the Energy Transition? |
Customize Your Digicast Experience
Enhance your airport’s FAA and TSA compliance training with customizable Digicast courses with tailor-made exams to ensure that airport badge holders gain a comprehensive understanding of the crucial policies and regulations that are unique to your airfield.
“There is SO much that AAAE provides/makes available to our industry. I always say, ‘AAAE provides me with the opportunity to show my competencies through tangible means’. Without the certification programs and achievements available through AAAE, those that really want to stand out – wouldn’t be able to. Thank you so much for all that the AAAE staff does for our industry."
"Personally, I attribute a lot of my growth in this industry to my early and often engagement with the association. The events, the networking opportunities, and the programs all have been able to put us in a place of direct access to airport leaders and partners and allowed us to share our thought leadership and expertise."
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"The professional development grant from AAAE was quite beneficial to me...The workshop '123, A.A.E.' has helped to renew my interest in pursuing my accreditation. I can't thank AAAE enough for the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference and will look forward to attending future conferences through my organization."
Thank You to Our Prime Partners
