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Research Into ACTion

The collaborative efforts between airport members and industry partners have produced a range of resources designed to help airports adopt transformative solutions through shared insights and the exploration of emerging technologies.

We invite you to explore and leverage these materials, and we encourage your involvement in future ACT initiatives. Additional research will be released soon, so please check back regularly for the latest updates.

 

Airports as Emerging Energy Stewards
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Published March 2026 Airports as Emerging Energy StewardsModernizing Infrastructure Through a Utility-Inspired LensRead More
Powering the Future
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Published October 2025Powering the FutureInsights from the ACT Airport Electrification Task ForceRead More
Workforce Development
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Published September 2025Workforce Development

Measuring the Success of Workforce Development Programs at Small, Non-Hub & GA Airports

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ACT The Airport Digital Marketplace resized-1
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Published June 2024The Airport Digital MarketplaceRead More
ACT Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning and Management resized-1
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Published June 2024Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Planning and Management

Assessing Approaches and Considering Tools for Airport Finance Leaders

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ACT Change is in the Air resized
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Published December 2023Change Is in the Air

Are North American Airports Ready for the Energy Transition?

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Readiness for Leading Airports
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Published November 2023Sustainable Aviation Fuels

Readiness for Leading Airports

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Maturity Model and Electric GSE Chargers Pilot
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Published June 2023Maturity Model and Electric GSE Chargers PilotRead More
ACT Intelligent Apron resized
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Published February 2023Demonstrating the Feasibility of the Intelligent Apron

A Collaboration Between ACT and DFW to Demonstrate the Feasibility of the Intelligent Apron

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
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Published January 2023Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)

Access the Latest Research on the Future of Advanced Air Mobility

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Options and Analysis of Major Provisions in Airport Concessions Contracts
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Published December 2022Options and Analysis of Major Provisions in Airport Concessions ContractsRead More
Airbridges, Health Screening and COVID-19 Testing
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Published April 2021Airbridges Concept of Operations

Airbridges, Health Screening and COVID-19 Testing

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ACT Finance resized
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Published April 2021Finance Assessment and Options

Finance and Revenue Generating Innovations

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ACT HVAC resized
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Published April 2021HVAC Guidebook

HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

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Terminal and Passenger Facility Design
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Published April 2021Terminal and Passenger Facility DesignRead More
Touchless and Self-Service Technologies
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Published April 2021Touchless and Self-Service TechnologiesRead More
Virtual Queuing Guidebook
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Published April 2021Virtual Queuing GuidebookRead More

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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.