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Call for Board of Directors Nominations

Serving on the Board gives you the opportunity to help shape the future of the airport industry and make your voice heard on the critical issues facing airports today. Elections will be held at our 98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition.

Nomination Deadline: March 20

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98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

Join us in Los Angeles, California, May 3–5, 2026 for an immersive experience that promises unmatched education, innovative solutions, and meaningful connections for an unforgettable journey—Where Dreams Take Flight.

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The December 2025 / January 2026 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.

Dallas Love Field's Master Plan Prepares the Airport for the Future
Dallas Love Field's Master Plan outlines strategic developments to handle future passenger growth, enhance facilities, and maintain its high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.
Q&A With the Airport Director: Sarah McKeon, C.M., P.E.
Discover insights from Sarah McKeon, C.M., P.E., Director of Aviation at PANYNJ, on managing New York's major airports, overcoming challenges, and future-proofing aviation operations.
The Spaces Between Hello and Goodbye: Building Last Relationships with Tenants at Chandler Municipal
Fostering relationships over transactions at Chandler Municipal Airport strengthens the aviation community, turning tenants into family by valuing their passion and stories.
MWAA's Succession Planning Strategy Fuels Airport Growth and Innovation
MWAA's SOAR program develops future airport leaders, ensuring operational excellence and growth through strategic leadership development and succession planning at all career levels.

Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT)

The Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) is our innovation program that unites airports and industry partners to address aviation’s most pressing challenges through collaboration and forward-thinking solutions.

Innovation Reports

Powering the Future: Insights from the ACT Airport Electrification Task Force
Workforce Development: Measuring the Success of Workforce Development Programs at Small, Non-Hub & GA Airports
The Airport Digital Marketplace
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Airport Alert
Action Alert: Airport Input Needed ASAP to Stop Addition of AOPA-Backed PAPA to House Aviation Safety Bill
House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) recently announced that the committee plans to consider broad aviation safety legislation known as the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act next week.
03/09/2026
Security Alert
Security Policy Alert: Kristi Noem Out as DHS Secretary
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump announced that he plans to nominate Oklahoma Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. 
03/05/2026
Airport Alert
Airport Alert: ROTOR Act Fails in House; Committee Action on ALERT Act Could Come as Soon as Next Week
The House of Representatives fails to provide the two-thirds majority needed to approve the Senate-passed Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.
02/24/2026
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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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