Celebrating 20 Years of the Airport Cooperative Research Program: Two Decades of Innovation and Impact

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By Marci A. Greenberger, ACRP Program Manager

In a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Since its establishment in 2005, the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) has stood as a trusted partner to airport professionals nationwide, offering evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing the airport industry. As the program marks its 20th anniversary, it’s a moment to celebrate the partnerships, programmatic resources, and research that have supported evidence-based solutions for challenges airports across the country experience.  In 2025, ACRP is celebrating this important milestone by bringing together airport professionals to share their stories about ACRP research and programs that have supported their industry.

ACRP is commemorating its 20th anniversary with a special celebration, bringing airport practitioners together to gain an insider’s look at ACRP’s role in advancing practical, responsive solutions and sharing impact stories from across the country. The Celebrating 20 Years: How You Can Drive Airport Innovation with ACRP virtual event is scheduled on September 26, 1:00 – 1:45 PM ET, featuring special guests, trivia, prizes, and much more! Visit the ACRP 20th Anniversary page for more information on this celebration and how to get involved, or click here to sign up for the virtual event.

By serving the airport industry for 20 years with responsive research and programs, ACRP has provided many ways for airport industry professionals to participate in research and creating tools they need. “As a former ACRP Ambassador, research panelist, and avid ACRP reader, I can’t imagine our industry, or my practice within it, without ACRP,” shares Erin Cooke of San Francisco International Airport. “Novice to aviation when I joined my airport, ACRP offered an invaluable orientation and to this day is an essential companion in the work I deliver nearly a decade in.” ACRP continues to make impacts for airport professionals at every stage of their career.

Whether you’re a seasoned airport director or just beginning your career in aviation, there are many ways to participate in ACRP:

  • Stay informed by visiting the ACRP website to explore current research, tools, and publications.
  • Join an event and participate in an ACRP Webinar or Insight Event to connect with fellow professionals and shape the future of the industry.
  • Contribute your ideas by submitting a Problem Statement—ACRP wants to hear about the challenges and opportunities you’re facing.
  • Serve as a Panelist by applying for a Project Panel committee with the opportunity to review project proposals and support the development of industry research.
  • Become an Ambassador and help promote ACRP’s value throughout your professional network by serving as an ACRP Ambassador.
  • Stay connected to ACRP Updates and sign-up for timely updates on the latest ACRP research and programs.
  • Join the 20th Anniversary celebration and sign-up to share your story and get on the ACRP map.

As the aviation landscape continues to evolve, ACRP remains committed to responding to the industry’s most pressing and complex challenges. Just like airports continue to connect people, economies, and ideas across the globe, ACRP provides a bridge linking research to practice, ideas to action, and professionals to each other.

Author Bio

Marci A. Greenberger is the ACRP Program Manager and has worked with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) of the National Academies since 2008. Before joining ACRP, she spent more than 18 years in airport operations and management in senior management positions at airports in Rhode Island, Indiana, and California. Ms. Greenberger is an Accredited Airport Executive by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).

 

 

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