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F. Russell HoytNational Airports Conference (NAC)

Join us at our 2026 F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC) in New Orleans, LA, from September 27-29 to discuss timely topics, engage in important networking events, and participate in debates over the future direction of the nation's aviation industry. 

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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.

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

Breaking Airport News & Industry Alerts


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. 

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.

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.
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.

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: House Passes Continuing Resolution to Fund Federal Government Until December 11
The House passes the Senate-approved continuing resolution to fund the federal government until December 11.
09/01/2026
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA to Host Industry Day on Private Investment in Airports
FAA announces that the agency will host an industry day event, “America’s Airports: Unleashing Private Investment,” to discuss opportunities for airport sponsors to utilize private investment to fund airport infrastructure projects.
08/21/2026
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: FAA Releases RFI on Space Infrastructure Development and Launch Corridors
FAA releases a request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback from the public on the siting of new spaceports (more formally known as launch and reentry sites) and the development and use of prioritized airspace for “critical space launch corridors.”
08/21/2026
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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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