Join us August 24-26 in Arlington, Texas for the General Aviation Conference which focuses on tackling the most challenging issues facing general aviation today and analyzing current trends to help airports better prepare for the future.
Get ready to flock to Portland, OR from August 26–28 for the North American Aviation Wildlife Management Conference, where industry leaders and field experts come together to tackle one of aviation’s wildest challenges. This year's theme is Environmental Sustainability, Compatibility, or Conflict: The Good, The Bad, and The Snarge!
The August/September 2025 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.
Nestled along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores has long been a premier
leisure destination. Though home to just 17,000 residents, the city welcomes
nearly 6.5 million visitors annually — drawn by pristine beaches, family-friendly
attractions and renowned seafood. Recognizing a growing need for direct air
access, Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (GUF) has successfully
transitioned from a general aviation facility to a commercial air service gateway,
culminating in the opening of a new terminal and the arrival of scheduled airline
operations on Allegiant Air — in May 2025.
Ghizlane Badawi was named CEO of Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) in April 2024. She began working at AUS in 2008 and held many positions including auditor, chief administrative officer, deputy chief operating officer, chief operating officer, chief experience and performance officer and deputy chief executive officer.
The AAAE Annual Conference & Exposition concluded in early June, marking the official leadership transition for the AAAE Young Professionals (YoPro) Committee. Under the guidance of the previous year’s chair, Abhaya Tripathi, C.M., ACE, the committee underwent a strategic restructuring, introducing a new leadership model consisting of a chair, first vice chair, and second vice chair, who each lead the Membership and Professional Development working groups.
The 2025–2026 recipients reflect the breadth of talent, dedication and promise that will shape the next generation of airport leadership and our enduring commitment to the A.A.E. community. We are pleased to celebrate their success and invest in their continued growth.
Transportation Security Clearinghouse
Our Transportation Security Clearinghouse is the only Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC) with more than two decades of airport experience. The Clearinghouse is part of our constant advocacy efforts on behalf of airports to ensure that airport interests, from the badging office and beyond, are represented at the federal level.
Why Choose TSC?
| 6.8+ Million security threat assessments processed since 2015 | |
| 15.6+ Million fingerprint-based criminal history records processed since 2015 | |
| 250+ Thousand Rap Back subscriptions processed since the inception of the program in 2016 |
Customize Your Digicast Experience
Enhance your airport’s FAA and TSA compliance training with customizable Digicast courses with tailor-made exams to ensure that airport badge holders gain a comprehensive understanding of the crucial policies and regulations that are unique to your airfield.
“There is SO much that AAAE provides/makes available to our industry. I always say, ‘AAAE provides me with the opportunity to show my competencies through tangible means’. Without the certification programs and achievements available through AAAE, those that really want to stand out – wouldn’t be able to. Thank you so much for all that the AAAE staff does for our industry."
"Personally, I attribute a lot of my growth in this industry to my early and often engagement with the association. The events, the networking opportunities, and the programs all have been able to put us in a place of direct access to airport leaders and partners and allowed us to share our thought leadership and expertise."
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"The professional development grant from AAAE was quite beneficial to me...The workshop '123, A.A.E.' has helped to renew my interest in pursuing my accreditation. I can't thank AAAE enough for the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference and will look forward to attending future conferences through my organization."
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