Press Release

Alexandria, Va. — The International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE), the international arm of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), announced the launch of its Competency Building Services Program (CBSP), a new initiative offered globally to airport enterprises, in partnership with the Aviation Strategies International Institute (ASI-I).

The CBSP addresses organization-specific competency development of airport enterprises in the context of the challenges posed by the anticipated global traffic growth and industry turbulence.  The services comprise managerial competency gap analysis using the global Airport Management Competency Assessment Test (AMCAT), delivery of customized competency-based workshops, courses and certificates in response to priority needs of enterprises, as well as best practices implementation coaching.

Mr. Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., IAAE Chair, said: “This initiative is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in airport management across the globe.”

Mr. Todd Hauptli, President and Chief Executive Officer of AAAE, said: “With the CBSP, we are setting a new standard for competency development in the aviation industry, empowering airport enterprises to achieve new heights of performance.”

Dr. Pierre Coutu, A.A.E., President of Aviation Strategies International and Chairman of its Institute commented: “IAAE is to be commended for this unique global initiative aimed at equipping future-wise airport management teams to implement competency-based learning strategies. ASI is honored to partner with the Association to contribute its functional and educational expertise to the development and delivery of the new services.”

ABOUT IAAE: The International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) is dedicated the advancement of the Airport Management Profession and the promotion of High-Performance Airport Enterprises worldwide.

ABOUT ASI-I: The ASI-Institute (ASI-I) is the aviation management competency building division of Aviation Strategies International (ASI). It is an ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Full Member and is uniquely positioned to provide tailored, objective and empowering services that capitalize on international best practices to develop aviation enterprises’ Competency Building Master Plans and accelerate team member performance.