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
Joan Zatopek

Aviation Planning & Development Manager
Oakland International Airport

Vice Chair
Steven Hennigan

Deputy Executive Director of Aviation & COO
Lee County Port Authority

Committee Secretaries
Chris Oswald
(202) 293-8500

Paul Eubanks
(202) 293-8500

Kathleen Henderson (Canadian Division)
(613) 560-9302

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Press Releases

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Airports Council and AUVSI Welcome New FAA Final Rulemaking Report on UAS Detection and Mitigation Systems

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) and the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today welcomed this week’s release of the final report issued by the Federal Aviation […]

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport’s Kevin Dolliole Becomes Chair of Airports Council

WASHINGTON – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Director of Aviation Kevin Dolliole became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) on January 1, 2024. Dolliole was elected […]

ATMs Maintain Spot as Top Airport Amenity; Currency Exchange on Chopping Block

Airports Council Releases 2023 Passenger Amenities Survey Results WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, […]

Events

ACI-NA Commentary on Operations, Planning, Safety, Infrastructure, & Development

U.S. Airports Turning to Executive Program Management as Capital Programs Move into High Gear

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 […]

‘Reclaiming the Sky’ Resiliency Project Winners Announced on Sept. 11 Anniversary

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 […]

Airport 5G Update: Leveraging CBRS for Smart Operations

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 […]

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