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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 the American Association of Airport Executives Annual Conference and Exposition, where three National Director positions and one Secretary/Treasurer will be elected.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Airport Alert: House to Consider ROTOR Act Next Week
When the House of Representatives returns next week, lawmakers are set to vote on Senate-passed aviation safety legislation (S. 2503) known as the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act.
02/19/2026
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Airport Alert: House Committee Leaders Unveil Broad Aviation Safety Bill
The bipartisan leadership of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Armed Services Committee have released the text of their broad aviation safety bill, known as the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act.
02/19/2026
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Airport Alert
Airport Alert: DHS Shutdown Very Likely After February 13
The Senate failed to vote to proceed to the House-passed H.R.7147, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.
02/12/2026
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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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