Airports Council International - North America

Are you registered for the 2025 JumpStart® Air Service Development Conference? Make sure you sign up today to join us in Indianapolis on June 9 for premier educational sessions, networking events, and more. ✈️ Be sure to register by May 7th to save $450 ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eEDjcUzs

As we celebrate Airport Professional Appreciation Month, ACI-NA is thrilled to recognize aviation professionals like Zakiya O. James of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) who are investing in the future of our industry through the USAP program — strengthening their skills and inspiring others to do the same every day. ✈️

Miami International Airport unveiled its newest art exhibit, featuring art prints from Belizean American artist and Miami resident Amanda Bradley. Bradley’s prints offer passengers the chance to explore Miami’s and Belize’s landscapes. If you’re traveling through Miami, be sure to check out the collection in Concourse D! https://lnkd.in/esNqK8HE

Attention San Francisco travelers! San Francisco International Airport’s “Cherry Blossom Festival” is underway. The festival is being held in Terminal 2 and features live performances, offering an immersive experience for the traveling public. 🌸 ✈️ https://lnkd.in/eUCW-MJb

Nominations close tomorrow, April 11th, for ACI-NA’s 2025 Excellence in Visionary Leadership Award, which recognizes airport executives who demonstrate the nine essential competencies of modern leadership - including ethical practice, business acumen, and relationship management. Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/ei3C8_Qs Award criteria and submission details: https://lnkd.in/epQAamdp 🗓️ Other Key Dates: • August 15 – Judging concludes • October 25 – Winner announced

Happy U.S. Airport Professional Appreciation Month! ACI-NA is proud to spotlight airport leaders like Jonathan Weinzapfel of Indianapolis Airport Authority, who champion our USAP accreditation program. ✈️ Learn more about the U.S. Airport Professional accreditation program at https://lnkd.in/eyjZHRh8.

Today, the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing on airport infrastructure, safety, and the current regulatory environment. Expert testimony from Lawrence J. Krauter, A.A.E., AICP, FRAeS, CEO of CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and member of ACI-NA’s Board of Directors, and Michael J. Landguth, A.A.E., President and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and member of ACI-NA’s U.S. Policy Council, underscored the need for increased infrastructure investments in airports and the reform of outdated regulations. Their testimony was a powerful reminder of the vital role airports play in connecting communities and supporting economic growth -- and why continued investment is essential. You can read Michael Landguth’s full testimony here: https://lnkd.in/eikYD699 You can read Lawrence Krauter’s full testimony here: https://lnkd.in/eFvaFmiF 

Last week, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave U.S. aviation infrastructure a D+ in its latest report card. At last week’s at ASCE's Release Event and Solutions Summit in Washington D.C., H. Jason Terreri, IAP, A.A.E., ACE, Executive Director of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority and Chair of ACI-NA’s U.S. Policy Council, shared insights on what this means for the future of aviation. We also released our 2025–2029 airport infrastructure needs report: Modern Airports for a Stronger America: Unlocking Opportunities to Meet Soaring Demand. 📢 Read the press release and download the full reports here: https://lnkd.in/etyC7M66

Have you registered for the Airport Construction Strategy Summit? The Early-Bird Rate ends today, April 4. Register now and save $250! ✈️ Why attend? The Summit provides airport construction professionals, capital program managers, and risk managers with practical and actionable information regarding how to improve capital project delivery and manage construction and project delivery risks. Plus, hear from airports that have recently or are currently managing large capital improvement programs. Register now ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eeU4NBub

Time is running out ⏰ Early-Bird pricing for the 2025 Legal Affairs Conference ends tomorrow, April 4! Make sure you register now to discuss the most pressing legal developments in aviation. Plus get ready for engaging discussion panels, networking opportunities, and presentations from industry leaders. It's all happening in Savannah, GA this May 13-15! ✈️ Register: https://lnkd.in/eye5wYYb