November 25, 2024
By Leslie Bensen, Founder and CEO, Departure Media In the current economic climate, non-aeronautical revenues are more important to airports than ever before and one of the most important lines […]
November 21, 2024
In a career spanning more than four decades, Kent George has made a profound impact on the aviation industry, guiding multiple airports to growth, resilience, and strategic excellence. This year, […]
October 9, 2024
By Carly Shannon, LEED AP BD+C, ENV SP, TRUE Advisor Airports in the US have seen a flurry of sustainability and resilience grants over the past few years and have […]
September 19, 2024
Even 23 years later, the stories of esteemed aviation leaders and their response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks continue to provide learning opportunities for the benefit of future […]
September 6, 2024
By Corey Johnson and Sarah Owens, C&S Introduction Airports across the country are working towards Net Zero Emissions by 2050. Airports, like any organization, have a carbon footprint, and their […]
September 3, 2024
By Arpit Malaviya, CEO and Co-Founder of ProDIGIQ, Inc Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing airports with remarkable advancements. By optimizing flight schedules, enhancing air traffic management, […]
September 3, 2024
By Peter Aarons, Senior Vice President and Aviation Sector Leader, Americas for TYLin As a leader in the aviation industry, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative potential of […]
September 3, 2024
By Yuval Kossovsky, MappedIn Airports are not only gateways for travelers but also significant technology practitioners for streamlined operations, increased revenue, and improved passenger experiences. With an increasing need to […]
September 3, 2024
By Wayne Arvidson, CTO, Verticals, AI & Computer Vision, Dell Technologies Anyone who has been tracking the progress of artificial intelligence (AI) knows that the past year has seen the […]
August 28, 2024
By Tam Osentowski, Global VP of Transportation, Schneider Electric Airports stand at a crossroads, facing the pressing need to invest in electrification, green technologies, and operational efficiency while also addressing […]
August 28, 2024
Dan Griffiths, Parsons’ Emerging Contaminants Practice Director For many years, airports worldwide were required to use aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for fire suppression. While effective in extinguishing fires, AFFF contains […]
August 26, 2024
The stories of 9/11’s aviation’s heroes continue to prove that today’s young aviation managers – tomorrow’s leaders – can learn lessons and apply them to meet challenges in their personal […]
August 16, 2024
John R. Trendowski, P.E. and Mia Held, ENV SP, C&S Engineers, Inc. Looking for funding for emission reduction projects at your airport? FAA’s Voluntary Airport Low Emission (VALE) program and Zero […]
June 28, 2024
Liliana Bustos, Chicago Department of Aviation As a new employee in the air cargo industry, every day is a thrilling look into the world of global logistics. Air cargo operations […]
June 9, 2024
Brian Drake, Assistant Vice President, Unison Consulting, Inc. Consider how periodic reviews of grants and PFC funding with your capital program can generate out-of-the-box thinking and stimulate new approaches to […]
April 29, 2024
By Tom Murphy, Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham University Today’s young employees at airports and students studying aviation will be tomorrow’s leaders. Undoubtedly, they will face challenges. The Human Resiliency Institute […]
April 22, 2024
Journeys and airports go hand-in-hand. As we mark as another Earth Day, today is a good opportunity to reflect on our industry’s own journey of creating and fostering a more […]
April 11, 2024
Michael Bettua CEO and Co-founder, Volan Technology One thing I’m hearing a lot about from airport operators is the stress around ensuring compliance with the FAA’s Safety Management System rule […]
April 8, 2024
By John Kasuda Across North America, airports – as gateways to the world – stand at the forefront of decarbonization commitments and strategic initiatives. Today, 75 North American airports have […]
April 4, 2024
By: Stephen Clark, C.M., Deputy Director, Airport Commercial Development When the concessions team at the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) sat down to look at the opportunity to recreate their food […]
March 29, 2024
Last month at the 2024 ACI-NA/AAAE Washington Legislative Conference, ACI-NA Chair Kevin Dolliole and AAAE Chair Perry Miller announced a new initiative called Soaring Scholars: Airport Minority Leadership Initiative, which […]
March 13, 2024
By Alfredo Vaamonde, CEO & Founder of WingMates In an era where efficiency and customer satisfaction are paramount, airports globally are turning to innovative solutions to enhance the passenger experience. […]
February 29, 2024
Today’s aviation students will be tomorrow’s aviation leaders – no doubt they will face challenges in an ever-evolving world. The Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham University is partnering with Airports […]
February 20, 2024
By Tami Timperio, VP Marketing, NovaCHARGE Whether it’s sustainability efforts or increases in EV adoption, more and more airports, both international and regional, are beginning to consider installing EV charging stations. […]
February 12, 2024
By Tyler Subasic, US Airport Lead, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Prior to working at AWS, Tyler led airport affairs for Amazon Air, where he increased network destinations by 500% and […]
November 16, 2023
By Ted Sullivan Nothing grows or takes off in a comfort zone. After 29 years of working with global destinations, I got comfy. When it comes to destinations, I am […]
September 13, 2023
By Colleen Hamilton, Principal, Art of Context Colleen Hamilton is a principal with Art of Context, a Boston-based technology firm helping airports improve passenger experience through innovative technology solutions that […]
September 11, 2023
By R. Clay Paslay Clay Paslay is Managing Partner and CEO of the Paslay Group, the premiere, full-service airport consultancy providing Executive Program Management, Business Advisory, and Development services for […]
September 11, 2023
Even 22 years later, the stories of esteemed aviation leaders and their response to the September 11, 2001, terror attacks continue to provide learning opportunities for the benefit of future […]
August 24, 2023
By Mark Summers, General Manager/Airports at Zartico We are in the midst of a data renaissance — one that has the potential to be as disruptive to the aviation industry […]
August 7, 2023
By Steve Romme, Co-founder of Airport One, LLC As a marketer specializing in helping airports grow, I understand the significant challenges airport marketers face. Through this blog post, I will […]
June 9, 2023
By Stephanie Czaplicki, Boingo Wireless Vice President of Account Management The next generation of airport wireless is here, improving the passenger experience and accelerating innovation. From biometric ticketing to digital […]
June 5, 2023
By Isaac Pato, Data Analyst; Jon Jager, Solutions Engineer; and Loretta Manning, Digital Marketing at Cirium. Airports Council International – North America regularly provides industry intelligence: research, reports and […]
April 21, 2023
By Ramsey Nuwar, Johnson Controls Airports across North America and on a global scale have committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but securing the funding to achieve […]
April 21, 2023
By John Hoover, Marketing Director, Tellabs Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C had an initial opening in September 2022, greater fanfare in the December 2022 time frame and has been […]
April 13, 2023
By Colleen Hamilton, Principal, Art of Context Maximizing resource use and improving the passenger experience are at the top of any airport’s priority list. FIDS has long been a key […]
April 5, 2023
By Neil Chatwood, Transportation Lead, Omnivex Corporation QR codes are not a new concept. They have been around for close to 30 years. However, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a resurgence […]
January 17, 2023
By: Erin Westerman, Marketing Manager, B2Gnow The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) will help improve and modernize Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) and Disadvantaged […]
September 29, 2022
During the 2022 ACI-NA Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Alessio Olivetti caught up with Scott Pelley, the 60 Minutes correspondent and 2022 annual conference keynote, who shared his experience as tireless […]
July 19, 2022
Like so many other industries in our economy, airports have not been immune to the workforce challenges as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and the booming summer travel season […]
June 27, 2022
ACI-NA’s mission is to serve as the Voice of Airports® in Washington and Ottawa and be a fierce advocate for airport industry priorities. We owe our success to the many […]
June 23, 2022
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today announced the formation of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
April 29, 2022
As U.S. Airport Professional Appreciation Month comes to a close, we have been so excited to celebrate the airport industry professionals who are demonstrating their commitment to industry excellence […]
March 28, 2022
By Tom Murphy, Director, Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham University. As airports strive to rebuild their workforces after the pandemic, there is no better employee than a military veteran. However, […]
December 6, 2021
By Tom Murphy, Director, Human Resiliency Institute, Fordham University Edge4Vets will expand its veteran employment training program offered in partnership with ACI-NA in the spring of 2022 to give a […]
November 19, 2021
By Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA Collaboration has long been the hallmark of our industry. No matter if we’re in a season of joy or a time of […]
November 8, 2021
By Tom Jewsbury, Airport Director, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) Fifteen years has flown by, literally, with Allegiant! In September 2006, PIE announced a new airline was coming to town […]
June 28, 2021
By Sherry Stein, Head of Technology Strategy, SITA Many countries require landing cards or declaration forms as part of the customs and immigration process; most are distributed as paper forms […]
May 7, 2021
By Liliana Petrova, Founder and CEO, The Petrova Experience As we welcome the new wave of travelers, ensuring safe, seamless experiences is make-or-break for airports in the next 6 months. […]
April 5, 2021
By Tom Murphy, Director, Human Resiliency Institute, Fordham University The airport industry is no stranger to adversity. We have faced many challenges over the years, though none can stand against […]
March 26, 2021
By Michael Corcione, Partner, HKA Global, Inc. In recent years, cyber-attackers have preyed upon the weaknesses of vendors and third parties to access computer systems at hospitals, banks, financial services […]
March 18, 2021
By Roel Huinink, President & CEO, JFKIAT At JFKIAT our T4 is MORE culture is driven by our greatest asset, our people and community. However, as an air terminal with […]
March 16, 2021
By Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA Now at the one-year milestone of widespread travel and local restrictions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, we are reminded that […]
December 8, 2020
By Roel Huinink, President & CEO, JFKIAT This past year has disrupted and accelerated the pace of change in people, processes, place and technology across all aspects of the aviation […]
September 25, 2020
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a champion of women’s rights and a leader in creating a more equitable system of justice in the United States. Her sharp intellect and […]
July 8, 2020
By Lise D’Andrea, CXE So, here we are, facing our new reality behind a mask. Since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the use of cloth […]
May 22, 2020
States around the country are taking their first steps to safely reopen our economy and to start rebuilding a sense of normal life. This Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial [...]
April 27, 2020
While airport terminals remain quiet because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) health pandemic, airports remain open and operational as essential and critical infrastructure. Airports might not be welcoming as many passengers […]
February 25, 2020
This month, ACI-NA had the pleasure of co-hosting the first ever presidential candidate forum focused on infrastructure, offering candidates a platform to address key infrastructure issues that impact every American […]
February 3, 2020
Last week, ACI-NA welcomed the news of an infrastructure investment framework – called the “Moving Forward Framework” – which was announced by a group of Members of Congress, led by […]
November 11, 2019
As community partners, airports are continually embracing opportunities that recognize the immense contributions veterans make to our communities and empower them as they move beyond their military service. Houston Airport […]
October 1, 2019
Earlier today, Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin Burke teamed up with travel industry leaders and government officials to urge the traveling public to obtain REAL ID […]
September 10, 2019
By Jeff Lea, St. Louis Lambert International Airport Whatever combination you arrange, three letters can carry a lot of prestige, economic power, a region’s reputation, and even better, generations of […]
September 2, 2019
For some, Labor Day (or Labour Day for our readers in Canada) is a much needed long weekend culminating with a festive backyard cookout. For others – our industry included […]
July 30, 2019
To your passengers, the cleanliness of your restrooms says a lot about the overall state of the airport. It’s often the first and last facility they visit before their departure. […]
July 4, 2019
Independence Day is more than fireworks and cookouts. It’s a special day we celebrate liberty and those who have helped secure the freedom we cherish today. Honoring our veterans is […]
July 1, 2019
Last week, Los Angeles World Airports Chief Executive Officer Deborah Flint addressed the Washington Aero Club at a lunch event in Washington, D.C. In her speech, Flint described Los Angeles […]
May 18, 2019
Over the last few years, ACI-NA has been proud to partner with Edge4Vets to help connect veterans with airports across North America to place them in careers that utilize the […]
May 13, 2019
Today marks the official start to Infrastructure Week 2019, the long-celebrated week each year when the infrastructure community comes together and engages in a broad conversation about the importance of […]
May 10, 2019
BLENDING SMART TECHNIQUES WITH SEXY APPROACHES By Nicole Nelson The new carrier. The new city. The new growth. In the language of air service development, all of the above translate […]
May 10, 2019
AIRPORTS CONFRONT DRONES WITH SAFETY AND SECURITY TOP OF MIND By Sandy Smith One of the last things a pilot on approach to a busy airport wants to worry about […]
May 10, 2019
By Chris Phelan, Vice President, Industry and Government Affairs, Canadian Airports Council The Canadian Airports Council has joined with several other Canadian associations that represent local and regional airports to […]
May 10, 2019
DIGITAL AND MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCE TRAVELERS’ EXPERIENCES, MAXIMIZE REVENUE By Sheryl Jackson While technology plays a large role in many different aspects of the airport industry from operations and security […]
May 1, 2019
By Bill Wyatt, Executive Director, Salt Lake City International Airport I’m often asked why, after a week of retiring from the Port of Portland (PDX), I decided to accept an […]
April 18, 2019
Maintaining the safety and security of the traveling public is a top priority for airports. With more than 1.7 billion passengers traveling through a U.S. airport in 2017, airports continually […]
April 15, 2019
Benjamin Franklin said there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. If there’s one more thing we can be certain of on April 15, it’s the airlines continuing […]
February 14, 2019
Improving the customer experience is top of mind for airports of all sizes across North America. As passenger needs change, airports are beginning to phase our unnecessary, under-utilized or redundant […]
January 28, 2019
The 35-day government shutdown impacted thousands of federal employees across the country, leaving many without the resources to properly care for their families. Individuals, organizations and airports sprung into action […]
December 21, 2018
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) strives to advocate for policies and provide services that strengthen the ability of commercial airports to serve their passengers, customers and communities. […]
November 21, 2018
Every year, Thanksgiving brings an opportunity for American’s to celebrate and give thanks for what is most valuable to them. ACI-NA has always maintained that airports are valuable economic […]
October 26, 2018
To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the enactment of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, championed by Dr. Alfred E. Kahn while serving as Chair of the Civil Aeronautics Board […]
September 20, 2018
Passenger numbers are expected to double by 2035. IoT queue measurement technology enables airports to keep waiting times from growing. By Marc Rauch, Xovis The airport industry stays on the […]
September 20, 2018
By Douglas E. Kreulen, A.A.E., President and CEO, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Nashville is on fire – there really is no other way to describe it. Always a great place […]
September 20, 2018
By Mimi Ryals Sue was an exceptional airport leader who garnered respect and admiration among her colleagues,” remembers Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Chair of […]
September 20, 2018
By Sandy Smith As airports continue to focus on an improved customer experience, they are looking beyond and outside of the box to pinpoint areas that could use improvement – […]
September 20, 2018
By Sandra Arnoult Anyone who frequents an airport doesn’t need to be told they are usually a work in progress. Airports, their airline and tenant partners, and their terminal designers […]
September 20, 2018
Airports Align to Amplify Visibility, Voice in Worldwide Slots Guidelines Process By Nicole Nelson Imagine a dozen members of your extended family showing up unannounced at the front door of […]
September 20, 2018
By: Kevin M. Burke, President and CEO, ACI-NA 2018 represents a great milestone for Airports Council International-North America as we celebrate our seventieth anniversary as the Voice of Airports in […]
September 20, 2018
ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke recently caught up with Rep. Jeff Denham, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to talk about prospects for an infrastructure [...]
July 30, 2018
ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke recent caught up with Rep. Sam Graves, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to talk about his love of aviation [...]
May 15, 2018
Infrastructure Week, a week-long celebration of the vast network that supports – and moves – the U.S. economy, is taking place this week. ACI-NA’s Airport Infrastructure Needs Study details that [...]
April 20, 2018
By Doug Newson, CEO, Charlottetown Airport Authority Operated by the Charlottetown Airport Authority Inc. (CAA), the Charlottetown Airport (YYG) is located in Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island (PEI), or […]
April 20, 2018
By Ricondo & Associates Inc. The increasing use of electronic commerce (e-commerce) has changed the landscape of global retailing and is affecting activity at airports. The development of e-commerce includes […]
April 20, 2018
By Jimy Baynum The idea of a “smart airport” may seem unobtainable. Occasionally, massive crowds, delays and various other touchpoints from check-in to the gate can affect airport visitors’ experiences […]
April 20, 2018
Airports Navigate the (R)Evolutionary Shift oF TNCs By Nicole Nelson Just beyond the busy holiday season, Eva Cheong recounted San Francisco International Airport’s particularly “rough Thanksgiving” in terms of bottlenecks […]
April 20, 2018
The CBP has determined that facial recognition biometric exit technology is a viable solution to managing the entrance and exit of travelers coming through U.S. airports. The technology is provided […]
April 20, 2018
Imagine a day when a passenger could present a single form of ID that would ensure a smooth path through the airport at the very start of his or her […]
April 20, 2018
By Sandra Arnoult Sweeping changes may come over the next four years as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection rolls out the installation of new biometric technology in U.S. airports […]
April 20, 2018
Ryan Lynch knew that he wanted to be a pilot at age 5 and started flying at age 14. “When I was in high school and college, there weren’t any […]
April 20, 2018
By Sandy Smith All it takes is one look around anywhere employees are gathered to see it: the unmistakable sea of silver hair. The workforce in airports – as in […]
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