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

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Press Releases

Airports Council Statement on the Government Shutdown

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 [...]

New Report: Regional Air Service Crucial to Canada’s Economic Future, Connectivity and Way of Life

“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.

Airports Council Welcomes Plan to Improve Aviation Safety

“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

Modernizing Aviation Resilience: Strengthening the Digital Backbone of Our Airports

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 […]

The benefits of ‘best of breed’

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 […]

Fireside Chat Recap: ACI World Director General Justin Erbacci on the Future of Global Airports

At the International Aviation Club’s latest luncheon in Washington, D.C., Kevin Burke, President and CEO of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), sat down for a fireside chat with […]

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