Airports Council International - North America

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U.S. Policy Council, underscored the need for increased infrastructure investments in airports and the reform of outdated regulations.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

Do you know what goes into creating new airport restrooms? With the help of paul shank, the chief engineer at BWI, we will bring you along for the entire journey of building new airport restrooms at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport. During this episode you will learn what goes into the creation of new airport restrooms, how they are built, and what the airport does to maintain them. Follow along to hear about these award-winning restrooms! Listen to The Voices of Airports Episode 6: Restroom Redemption now, wherever you get your podcasts.🚽🧻🚾🚰🧼

We were honored to welcome U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as our keynote speaker during the Spring Legislative Conference, co-hosted with AAAE. Airports across the country appreciated hearing directly from the Secretary. We look forward to working together on critical issues like infrastructure investment and regulatory reform.

ICYMI! The Build America Bureau hosted an informational webinar on capital project financing for airports featuring Chris Wimsatt, MBA, Sacramento County Assistant Director of Airports, Bureau Executive Director Morteza Farajian, Federal Aviation Administration’s Director of the Office of Airport Planning and Programming Danielle J. Rinsler, AICP, and Bureau Project Development Lead Anthony Mekhail, PMP. Sacramento International Airport - Sacramento County Department of Airports was the first airport to close a TIFIA loan and Chris shared his experience working with the Bureau and FAA. The webinar included a Q&A session hosted by Airport Program Lead Laurie K Cullen, A.A.E., (contractor Jaedicke Consulting LLC). If you missed the webinar, you can find out how this financing could help accelerate your project by watching the recording and viewing the presentation slides. Of course, you can always email us at BuildAmerica@dot.gov! Links will be posted in comments or visit the webpage: https://lnkd.in/eeBiAjfH The Bureau appreciates these valuable partners for supporting the webinar: Airports Council International - North America (ACI-NA) American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) NASAO - National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) Airport Consultants Council (ACC) Below: rendering of and courtesy of Sacramento International Airport.