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 members across the industry who have contributed their time, talent, and expertise to helping us navigate challenges and seek opportunities.

This page is a resource for our WBP and Associate Members to see the latest news impacting the industry, to learn how they can get more involved in ACI-NA’s activities.

Leadership

Chair

Solomon Wong
President & CEO
InterVISTAS Consulting

Vice Chair

Patrick Murray

Immediate Past Chair

Lynn Gordon
Vice President of Business Development
Arconas Corporation

ACI-NA Immediate Past Chair

Sam Samaddar
Chief Executive Officer
Kelowna International Airport

ACI-NA Staff Liaison

Amanda La Joie
(202) 861-8094

 

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Upcoming ACI-NA Events and WBP / Associate Activities

Recent Event Presentations and Recordings

ACI-NA News and Updates

Airports Council Recognizes 12 Organizations with ACI-NA Airport Workforce Development Accreditation

Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport Achieves Level 5 Accreditation WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States […]

Airports Council Urges Swift Action to Reopen Government

WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today sent a letter to Congressional leaders in […]

Airports Council Elects Cindy Nichol as Vice Chair

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) today announced that Cindy Nichol, Director of Airports for Sacramento County, has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of the ACI-NA.

Latest News from Centerlines Now

Airports Are Preparing for Snowstorm Impacts as Winter Weather Moves In

A major winter storm is forecast to bring snow, ice, and dangerous road conditions across many parts of the United States, potentially affecting flights and airport operations in the coming […]

Halifax Stanfield’s new international arrivals space pairs a stronger sense of place with smarter connections

  For many travelers, the airport arrivals hall frames the first real moment of a destination. At Halifax Stanfield International Airport, that first impression now carries a clear message: welcome […]

Busiest Air Travel Year in 15 Years Puts Airport Investment in Focus

By Ryan Madsen, Communications Manager, ACI-NA Air travel in the United States reached a major milestone in 2025, reinforcing how essential airports are to the nation’s economy and daily life. […]