Airports Council Releases Statement on the End of the Government Shutdown

November 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today released a statement from President and CEO, Kevin M. Burke, on the final passage of legislation to reopen the federal government.

“The reopening of the federal government brings much-needed stability back to America’s aviation system,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “The longest shutdown in history created significant uncertainty and operational disruption for airports, federal employees, and travelers. Airports rely upon fully functioning federal agencies to maintain the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system.”

“We are grateful to the FAA, TSA, CBP, and other federal employees who continued to serve throughout the shutdown. Their dedication kept the system functioning safely under challenging circumstances. As agencies return to normal operations, airports will continue working closely with federal partners to support a smooth transition and minimize any lingering impacts.”

 

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.