Airport Council International-North America’s (ACI-NA’s) Operations, Planning, Safety, Infrastructure, & Development Committee (OPSID) brings together leaders from airport and associate members in the fields of airport safety, operations, maintenance, planning, design, and construction. The Committee forms a promoting a collaborative network within ACI-NA and associated organizations and ensures that ACI-NA can serve as the Voice of Airports in these areas.
The Committee provides innovative leadership in responding to current and anticipated industry challenges and regulatory and legislative change through the sharing of best practices, innovation forums, specialty conferences, policy and program development. The Committee is also committed to the education and development of current and future members.
The current Committee structure consists of the following working groups with subject matter expertise in the following areas:
- Planning & Development
- Construction & Project Delivery
- Facilities & Maintenance
- Operations & Safety
- NextGen
The Committee’s current areas of strategic focus are:
- Developing Guidance and Sharing Best Practices regarding Airport Flow Efficiency
- Addressing Talent Planning Challenges Associated with Operational and Technical Positions at Airports
- Fostering More Effective Collaboration with Industry Partners
- Supporting ACI-NA Initiatives to Define and Promote Airport Sustainability
Leadership
Chair
Chris DiPrima
Airport Planner
San Francisco International Airport
Vice Chair
Scott Ayers
Airport Manager, Safety Management & SMS
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Committee Secretaries
Chris Oswald
(202) 293-8500
Josh Ainley
202.293.4535
Kathleen Henderson (Canadian Division)
(613) 560-9302
Get Involved
Press Releases
October 1, 2025
WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA) Chief Political and Congressional Strategy Officer Annie Russo today issued the below statement calling for policymakers to reopen the government. “ACI-NA [...]
May 26, 2025
“Regional air service is more than business, it connects Canadians to healthcare, education, trade and economic opportunities, and we need to work together to create the framework of support that is required to build our nation and connect Canadians in all corners of our country,” said Monette Pasher, President of the Canadian Airports Council.
May 8, 2025
“Implementing a comprehensive plan will require strong collaboration among all aviation stakeholders, and airports look forward to rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.”
Events
ACI-NA Commentary on Operations, Planning, Safety, Infrastructure, & Development
By Seth Cutter, Vice President of Industry Affairs, ACI-NA, and Ryan Madsen, Communications Manager, ACI-NA The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Global Aerospace Summit convened top aviation, aerospace, and defense […]
By Michael J. Rothschild, Senior Cybersecurity Marketing Leader & Visionary, Armis and Russell Yeager, Director of Airport Strategy for the U.S. Public Sector and North American Airport Market, Armis Recent […]
By Chad Leqve, Vice President of Strategy and Chief Growth Officer, Copenhagen Optimization Chad Leqve, Vice President of Strategy and Chief Growth Officer at Copenhagen Optimization, shares his thoughts on […]