June 2026 ACT Update

Through collaboration and a dynamic partner network, ACT’s call-to-action is to mobilize its members to transform shared challenges into actionable, results-oriented innovation resources for airports.

See UAS Technologies in Action in Oklahoma City

Monday, August 24 | Omni Oklahoma City Hotel, Oklahoma

Join ACT and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education for an interactive innovation engagement event exploring the real-world applications of UAS technologies and their impact on airport operations. Held in conjunction with the Airport Operations & Technology Symposium, the event features live demonstrations and discussions on weather observation, drone delivery, and counter-UAS technologies.

ACT Insights Pilot Program Continues to Expand 

The ACT Insights Pilot Program has entered its onboarding phase, with 18 airports actively participating in the initiative. Participating airports are now logging into the platform, running simulations, and testing procurement-related prompts as the group works to validate the tool's value for the airport community.

The platform is powered by an airport-specific large language model (LLM) and currently leverages more than 2,500 publicly available procurement documents contributed by participating airports. Together, these resources create a powerful knowledge base to support procurement research, benchmarking, and informed decision-making. 

Airport Digitization Initiative Gains Momentum

ACT's Airport Digitization Initiative continues to advance with strong airport engagement. The effort is focused on developing an Airport Digitization Maturity Assessment Tool that will help airports benchmark technology adoption, identify gaps and opportunities, and establish actionable roadmaps for improvement. The initiative aims to support industry-wide collaboration while providing airports with practical insights to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. 

Airport AI Hub Development Continues 

The ACT Artificial Intelligence Task Force continues to advance the Airport AI Hub, a one-stop resource for AI knowledge sharing across the airport community. The platform will provide guidance on AI applications, policy development, legal and regulatory considerations, compliance tools, and implementation roadmaps, while enabling airports to learn from shared use cases and industry best practices.

Smart Landside Initiative Hosts Inaugural Call

Congestion management and ground transportation center operations have emerged as top concerns for airports across the country. In response, the ACT Smart Landside Initiative held its inaugural meeting, bringing together airports and industry partners to begin the conversation around developing a practical, airport-driven resource that shares effective landside strategies and solutions for airports of all sizes.

Airside Training Initiative Featured at AAAE Winter Operations Management Conference

Carl Braley, A.A.E., Chief Operating Officer at Fortbrand Services, leads a discussion with airports on ACT’s Airside Training initiative. 

The ACT Airside Training Task Force recently shared preliminary research findings at AAAE's Winter Operations Management Conference in Salt Lake City. Drawing on input from participating ACT airports, the task force highlighted key challenges related to workforce development, training scalability, standardization, and technology adoption. The session generated valuable feedback from airport operators and industry partners that will help inform the development of a practical framework designed to improve training effectiveness and operational safety across the industry.

Interested in participating in any of ACT’s focus areas? Contact us to get involved!

Mid-Year Engagement Update: We Need Your Support

ACT’s success depends on the engagement and support of our broader airport community. We invite you to stay connected across the association’s innovation focus areas and contribute to ongoing discussions as we work to deliver new solutions, resources, and insights for airports.

Please complete this brief three-question survey to share your interests and help guide future ACT engagement opportunities.

Get Involved in Upcoming ACT Meetings

ACT Insights Pilot Program: AI-Enabled Procurement Workflow Initiative

June–September
18 Participating ACT Airports

Help shape the future of airport procurement through this collaborative pilot program. Contact ACT to learn more and get involved.

ACT Smart Landside Task Force

Monday, July 20 | 3:00–3:30 pm ET
8 Participating ACT Airports

ACT Airside Training Task Force 

Tuesday, July 28 | 3:00-3:30 pm ET

11 Participating ACT Airports

ACT All-Members Quarterly Call

Wednesday, July 29 | 1:00-2:30 pm ET

More information coming soon via Member Announcement

Thank You to Our Members!

Our members are the driving force behind every advancement we make in the airport industry. Ready to play a more active role in shaping what comes next? Reach out to Jeremy Valcich, C.M., ACE, IACE, to get involved.