Articles by Philip Hirst

Hirst, chair of the AAAE Student Leadership Council, is a senior pursuing a B.S. in Aeronautics at Kent State University with a concentration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and a minor in Aviation Management. He serves as the outward-facing link between the AAAE Student Network, the Academic Relations Committee and broader membership

The AAAE Student Network: Preparing the Next Generation of Airport Leaders
Academic, Features, Operations | 04/29/2026 | 4 min read

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.
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