WASHINGTON – Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, today welcomed the appointment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan to be Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following the departure of Secretary Kirstjen M. Nielsen. 

“In order to promote effective security measures and efficient passenger movements through our facilities, airports rely on collaborative relationships with the Department, the Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke.  “During his time as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, Kevin McAleenan has proven to be a collaborative and engaged leader who brings immense experience working with airports at points of entry into the United States.  We thank Secretary Nielsen for her service, and airports look forward to continuing our work with Acting Secretary McAleenan to ensure airports have the resources they need to provide safe, secure, and efficient security screening and international arrivals processes.”