FAA-EASA International Aviation Safety Conference

Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust
June 16-18, 2026 | Chantilly, VA

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) are joining forces to advance global aviation safety at the 2026 International Aviation Safety Conference. This year's theme is Safety Together: Innovation, Integration, and Trust.

This three-day event will convene senior aviation leaders from regulatory authorities, manufacturers, airlines, and industry associations worldwide to examine critical safety issues through both regulatory and industry lenses. The conference will feature keynote addresses, flash talks, and dynamic panel discussions led by senior representatives from the FAA and EASA, alongside leaders from other aviation authorities, industry associations, and the global aviation community.

Conference Agenda

Please check back for this year's programming. For reference, we are providing the previous year’s agendas.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

2026 Registration Fees

 

On/Before
May 1, 2026

After
May 1, 2026

Full Conference Registration

$980.00 $1,300.00

Federal Government Rate

$700.00 $900.00

*One day rates available. Please email aaaemeetings@aaae.org to inquire about pricing.

AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.

Media Access Policy

AAAE reserves the right to grant at its sole discretion access to TV, radio and print media organizations or individuals that have registered and received prior authorization from AAAE at least 72 hours prior to an AAAE event they wish to cover. Due to the sensitive nature of some discussions, not all sessions at some AAAE events will be open to media. AAAE retains the sole right to grant or refuse media access for any event or section of an event it operates.

Hotel & Travel

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Hotel Accommodations

All conference sessions will be held at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, located at 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA. 

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been made available and all attendees will receive a rate of $249, plus taxes and fees, per night (single/double occupancy).

The last day to receive this discounted rate is Friday, May 29, 2026. Rooms may sell out before this date, be sure to make your reservation today! Reservations made after this date only can be honored on a space available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates.

Cancellations received prior to 72 hours of arrival will not be charged.

A reservation booking link will be made available shortly.

Transportation

The Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles is located 10 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 30 miles from Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA). The hotel does not offer a shuttle to/from the airport, but both airports offer ground transportation and TNC operators.

Ground Transportation Options at IAD

Ground Transportation Options at DCA

Air Travel

AAAE has partnered with United Airlines and Delta Air Lines as the official air carriers for this meeting.

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United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZRCE214197 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZRCE and Agreement Code 214197. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.

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Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4AV.

*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.

 

Lanyards

Build brand recognition by having your brand front and center at the top events and branded items of the conference.

Details are coming soon. Please contact Amy Trivette at amy.trivette@aaae.org for more information.

Contact Information

Main Point of Contact

Jacky Sher Raker, AAAE
703.801.5180

Sponsorship

Amy Trivette, AAAE
703.575.2471

Kathryn Moore, AAAE
571.560.1747

Registration

Samantha Wittie Chase, AAAE
571.560.1854

Hotel

Dan Reilly, AAAE
703.797.2526

 

Press & Media Inquiries

Janet Northcote
Chief Communications Officer, EASA
+49 221 89990-2222
janet.northcote@easa.europa.eu

FAA
pressoffice@faa.gov