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99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

Join us in Phoenix, Arizona, next May 16–18, 2027, for our 99th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition. Connect with aviation and airport professionals, explore emerging trends, and discover bold solutions shaping the future of the industry. Get ready for Bright Skies. Bold Innovation.

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Real Estate and Commercial Development Workshop

Join us for the inaugural Real Estate & Commercial Development Workshop, presented by Pape-Dawson, from November 16-18 in Fort Worth, TX, as we explore the opportunities and challenges of developing commercial real estate in and around the aviation environment. 

12,057 Members
9,321 Airport Members
97% Domestic Airports
539 A.A.E.s
949 Airports

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Airport Magazine

The October/November 2026 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.

Storm-Proofing the Aviation Workforce
More than a quarter of the Indianapolis Airport Authority’s workforce is eligible to retire by 2027. That number got their attention early and forced the hard question: How to build a pipeline of talent long before the vacancy ever appears — one deep and broad enough to protect the operational and customer service excellence the Authority is known for.
How General Aviation Airports Can Prepare for an Electrified Future
As airport grapple with electrification, Advanced Air Mobility and growing energy demands, many are asking the same question: where do we start? Lessons from six southwest Ohio airports offer a practical path forward.
Your Best Content Is Already at Work
Tulsa International is taking social media fans behind-the-scenes of the Oklahoma airport in a very popular series 'The People Who Power TUL.'
Q&A With the Airport Director: Michael McMurray
Michael McMurray serves as commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, one of the world's largest aviation systems, serving more than 100 million passengers per year.

Interactive Employee Training (IET)

Our Interactive Employee Training (IET) provides engaging, high-quality training content to airports and aviation firms. Courses may be hosted using our web-based Learning Suite for tracking and reporting training results or content may be produced for an organization’s existing LMS.

Key Benefits of the IET Training Platform:

IET is Flexible
Regulations, airport layouts, and badge colors change over time, so IET has been built to accommodate quick and easy changes.
IET is Scalable
IET runs on multiple platforms, allowing employees to train in a variety of ways away from the training room.
IET is Customizable
Each airport is unique with distinctive training challenges. IET supports custom training content to fulfill each unique need.
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Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Senate Appropriations Unveils FY27 DHS Recommendations With Several Airport Wins
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) releases the text for the Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill and its accompanying report.
11/13/2026
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Issues Nationwide Ground Stop Due to “Extraordinary Circumstances”
FAA issues a rare nationwide ground stop of all aircraft operations in the United States “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.”
11/13/2026
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Senate Advances Bipartisan Permitting and NEPA Reform Bill; Sets Up Final Vote in Coming Weeks
The Senate votes 73 to 25 to clear a key procedural hurdle, setting up a final vote as early as this week on a bipartisan permitting reform bill called the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA).
11/09/2026
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Advocating for Airports

Through strategic engagement with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders, we champion initiatives that drive innovation, enhance safety, secure funding, and ensure the long-term success of our nation's airports.

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