Airports Council, AAAE Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization

May 15, 2024

WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) President and CEO Kevin M. Burke and American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauptli today issued the below statement following the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024:

“ACI-NA and AAAE thank members of the Senate and the House — especially committee leaders Rep. Sam Graves, Rep. Rick Larsen, Sen. Maria Cantwell, and Sen. Ted Cruz — for their tireless work to pass critical FAA reauthorization legislation that will provide much-needed certainty and important enhancements to the nation’s aviation system. The authorization of $4 billion annually through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and other important reforms will help airports pursue and complete important infrastructure projects to improve the air travel experience for millions of passengers across the country. This bill will have a positive and lasting impact on U.S. airports for years to come. ”

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About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.

About AAAE

Founded in 1928, the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is the world’s largest professional organization representing the individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE’s 10,000 members represent more than 960 airports as well as hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C., and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.

 

About ACI-NA

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) represents local, regional, and state governing bodies that own and operate commercial airports in the United States and Canada. ACI-NA member airports enplane more than 95 percent of the domestic and virtually all the international airline passenger and cargo traffic in North America. Approximately 380 aviation-related businesses are also members of ACI-NA, providing goods and services to airports. Collectively, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs and account for $1.4 trillion in economic activity – or more than seven percent of the total U.S. GDP. Canadian airports support 405,000 jobs and contribute C$35 billion to Canada’s GDP. Learn more at www.airportscouncil.org.