Leveraging the Strengths of
Airports and Partners
Welcome to ACT
The Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) is our innovation program that unites airport leaders and corporate partners to address key aviation challenges through innovation and collaboration.
This cooperation enhances operational efficiency and passenger experience, solidifying ACT's status as a leader in airport innovation.
Driving Innovation At Airports Nationwide
Evolving from the Airport Innovation Accelerator, ACT was launched to tackle industry challenges, particularly those heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. It now serves as a comprehensive innovation lab focused on areas like Advanced Air Mobility, Airport Digitization, Airport Electrification, and Artificial Intelligence.
Central to our mission is the Airport CEO Steering Group, led by Chad Makovsky, A.A.E. (PHX) and Chris McLaughlin (DFW), which drives the program by identifying and defining research areas, leading to the development and implementation of new technologies and solutions across the industry.
Evaluating, Testing, and Launching Innovative Solutions
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Key Initiatives of the ACT program
The ACT CEO Steering Group has played a pivotal role in defining the future direction of the Consortium. Through collaborative efforts, our airport leaders have identified the following key focus areas that will shape ACT's roadmap for 2024.
Artificial Intelligence
Leveraging AI technologies to optimize airport operations and improve decision-making processes.
Airport Digitization
Embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance airport operations and the passenger experience.
Airport Electrification/Ground Fleet Conversion
Transitioning airport ground fleets to electric vehicles to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
Advanced Air Mobility
Exploring innovative solutions for the air transportation network and integrating them into airport infrastructure.
Workforce Development
Empowering the airport workforce through innovative training, skill-building programs, and strategies to meet evolving industry needs.
Innovations in Finance
Pioneering new financial strategies and technologies to enhance airport funding, revenue generation, and fiscal sustainability.
Hydrogen Integration
Advancing the use of hydrogen technologies to support sustainable airport operations and reduce carbon emissions.
Thank You to Our Members!
Our members are critical to our goal of propelling the industry forward. The consortium consists of:
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Corporate Cornerstone Partners
Industry-leading organizations vet the categories and types of technologies and services needed to respond to the Airport Steering Group's priorities. Cornerstone partners designate representatives who lead ACT focus areas. Cornerstone partners participate in all dialogue with airport leadership, small groups, and the membership at large.
Development Leaders
The Development Leaders are the essential and established experts on practical, proven, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will endure. Those technology providers and consultants that want to test and pilot NEW programs and technology will present their solutions addressing an area defined by the Cornerstone Partners to the Airport Steering Group.
Contributing Members
Participating Members
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Our Airport Consortium on Transformation is focused on evaluating, coordinating, and launching programs in airports to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. The collaborative efforts between airport members and corporate partners have allowed the industry to rapidly share results and implement new technologies.
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