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Aviation Workforce & Culture Forum

Join industry leaders at AAAE/Northeast Chapter AAAE Aviation Workforce & Culture Forum happening November 4–6 in Cincinnati, OH, as we explore key areas of focus, discuss proven strategies, and share a variety of implementation methods designed to make the greatest impact in your organization. 

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AAAE/ACI-NA Airport Noise Conference

Presented in partnership with the Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA), this conference will address the latest topics in airport noise management, as well as other topics, such as mitigation, research updates, and community engagement from October 14-16 in Bellevue, WA.

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Airport Magazine

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

The Inside Story of One of America's Most Unique Airports

 Jackson Hole Airport might just be the most unique airport in the U.S. The only commercial service airport within a national park and the first airport in the world to be certified an International Dark Sky Place. The unique experience begins on approach. 

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Q&A With the Airport Director: James C. Chrisley, C.M., ACE

James C. Chrisley, C.M., ACE, was appointed director of aviation for Clark County, Nev., in September 2025, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience across commercial, general aviation and military airport operations both nationally and internationally. In his current role, Chrisley oversees one of the most dynamic aviation systems in the U.S., managing five airports: Harry Reid International, Henderson Executive, North Las Vegas, Jean Sport Aviation Center and Overton-Perkins Field.

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Investing in People: How the AAAE Foundation is Shaping the Future Through Education
For more than 35 years, the AAAE Foundation has invested in educational opportunity, creating pathways for students to pursue their goals and prepare for what comes next — both within aviation and beyond.
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A Reflection on the Past Five Years of Advanced Air Mobility
Over the past five years, AAM has advanced from research and development to planning to implementation and operation, reaching a major inflection point this year with the launch of the AAM and eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
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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 Leaders Release Bipartisan Permitting and NEPA Reform Bill
Leaders from two key Senate committees release a bipartisan bill that would make significant reforms to the federal environmental review and permitting processes for the purpose of expediting project delivery, including airport infrastructure projects.
09/30/2026
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Airport Alert
Airport Alert: Aviation Leaders Call for $30B in Modernization Funding
AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli joins DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and other aviation leaders today to urge Congress to provide approximately $30 billion for air traffic control and airport modernization through the proposed Modern Skies Act.
09/28/2026
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Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Publishes Final Rule to Update DBE and ACDBE Programs
DOT publishes a final rule that makes further amendments to the regulations governing the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs.
09/26/2026
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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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