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Influential Leadership Training

Leaders today face constant change, competing priorities, and complex team dynamics. Our upcoming Influential Leadership and Applied Leadership Workshops are designed to help you strengthen your influence, sharpen your leadership approach, and walk away with practical strategies you can apply immediately. 

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Join Us at the Women in Aviation Luncheon

The AAAE Foundation invites you to join us in advancing education and scholarship opportunities at the Women in Aviation Luncheon. On Thursday, May 14 in Washington, DC, we will be honoring Senator Tammy Duckworth, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation for the United States Senate.

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Breaking Airport News & Industry Alerts


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

A Letter from the Chair: Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E.

 Boise Airport Director Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E., reflects on her past year (2025-2026) serving as AAAE chair. 

How Do You Welcome the World?
 2026 is a pivotal year for Philadelphia, as host to America’s 250th birthday celebration and A-list sporting events, including FIFA World Cup matches, MLB All-Star Week, the PGA Championship and more. Millions of travelers are expected, and with them comes an incredible opportunity to showcase what makes Philadelphia special, generate significant economic gains and, ideally, inspire repeat visits. 
Q&A With the Airport Director: John Ackerman
 Inside Los Angeles World Airports with its CEO John Ackerman. 
Commentary: Airports Must Monetize Their Assets to Fund Infrastructure Needs  As the nation’s airports try to keep pace with growth in air travel, they confront a daunting challenge: How to maintain, modernize and expand their facilities to meet growing passenger, air cargo and business aviation demand at a time when they face a funding cliff. 
The AAAE Student Network: Preparing the Next Generation of Airport Leaders

 As airport leaders and industry stakeholders gather for the 98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition, one of the clearest glimpses into the future of our profession is the growing momentum of the AAAE Student Network, also known as the Student Chapter Program. 

Digicast

Digicast aims to support airport compliance with federally mandated training, educate aviation employees about their complex work environment, and promote safe, efficient operations throughout the industry.

Digicast is:

Flexible. It's available 24/7/365, allowing employees to train when it's convenient for you AND them.
Traceable. Its Automated Airport Training and Safety Institute (ATSI) feature tracks and logs employee training credits, allowing Part 139 airports to use Digicast as part of their required recurrent training program.
Affordable. One low subscription price covers all of your employees, tenants, and contractors.
   Resourceful. The On-Demand Training Video Library, with thousands of hours of programming, is always just a few mouse clicks away.
   Educational. A.A.E.s can earn CEU credits.
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Airport Alert
Airport Alert: House Passes FY26 DHS Appropriations Bill To End Shutdown
Seventy-five days into the current funding impasse for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the House approved on a voice vote this afternoon a partial DHS appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026 that the Senate passed almost one month ago.
04/30/2026
Regulatory Alert
Regulatory Alert: DOT Releases Rule to Limit New Mandates in Guidance Documents
DOT releases a final rule that codifies and implements the department’s policies and procedures governing the issuance of new regulations and guidance documents by its operating administrations, including the FAA.
04/24/2026
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Airport Alert: President to Nominate David Cummins as TSA Administrator
Media is reporting that President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins to be the next Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
04/23/2026
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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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