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Airports Going Green®

Join us in Tampa, FL from November 2–4 for the 18th Annual Airports Going Green® Conference, presented in partnership with Tampa International Airport and the Chicago Department of Aviation. Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers at the #1 global forum for airport sustainability to get cutting-edge strategies, unmatched networking, and game-changing sustainability!

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Parking & Landside Management Workshop

The Parking & Landside Management Workshop is the go-to event for bold ideas and proven strategies to transform landside operations. Join us in Phoenix, AZ, from November 4–5, to explore innovations that keep traffic moving and passengers happy.

11,705 Members
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The October/November 2025 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.

The Power of an Airport's Social Media Team

Social media is a lot like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Served to you on a mobile device, tablet, or desktop, the endless assortment of consumables is enough to fill any sized appetite.

Private Development has Mesa Gateway Airport Soaring to New Heights
Thirty years ago, the closure of Williams Air Force Base marked a critical turning point for the Phoenix East Valley. Where past base closures created uncertainty and despair, local leaders from Mesa and the neighboring communities saw opportunity. They envisioned a commercial service airport that would become a powerful driver of regional economic growth.
How Airport Sustainability Efforts Support the Modern Economy: Lifting regional prosperity through resilient infrastructure

As global travel and trade expand, airports have transformed into critical economic and commercial hubs that must remain operational and sustainable despite disruptions like climate events or power outages. To sustain growth and resilience, airports face a dual challenge: upgrading aging infrastructure while managing limited funding and increasing demand.

Q&A With the Airport Director: Michael Stephens

Michael Stephens began his term as CEO of Tampa International Airport (TPA) in April 2025. A U.S. Air Force and Army veteran, he joined the airport in 2015 as General Counsel and Executive Vice President, overseeing Information Technology Services, Human Resources and Administration, Government and Community Relations, Risk Management, and Business Diversity.

Before his tenure at TPA, Stephens built a distinguished career in public service and transportation. He served on active duty as a Captain and Trial Counsel in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he was also appointed Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. Earlier in his career, he served as an Air Traffic Controller in the U.S. Air Force.

Interactive Employee Training

Our Interactive Employee Training (IET) provides engaging, high-quality training content to airports and aviation firms. Courses may be hosted using our web-based Learning Suite for tracking and reporting training results or content may be produced for an organization’s existing LMS.

More than 125 airports trust AAAE to help meet their training requirements.

Why Choose IET?

IET Is Flexible: Regulations, airport layouts, and badge colors change over time, so IET has been built to accommodate quick and easy changes
IET Is Scalable: IET runs on multiple platforms, allowing employees to train in a variety of ways away from the training room
IET Is Customizable: Each airport is unique with distinctive training challenges. IET supports custom training content to fulfill each unique need
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Airport Alert
Action Alert: Help Needed Immediately to Defeat Amendment Limiting Airport Ability to Set and Collect User Fees
As we noted in an earlier Alert, the Senate Commerce Committee next Tuesday, October 21, is scheduled to consider legislation known as the ROTOR Act that was introduced in the wake of the tragic January accident at DCA to establish new requirements for the utilization of ADS-B technology by virtually all aircraft and helicopters.
10/17/2025
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Security Policy Alert: TSA Suspends EDSE Requirement for Aviation Worker Screening
In an “industry security awareness message” posted to HSIN today, TSA states that covered airport operators may pause their implementation of aviation worker screening measures with future implementation dates, such as the Explosives Detection Screening Equipment (EDSE) requirements, until further notice.
10/16/2025
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Airport Alert: Senate Committee Scheduled to Review ADS-B-Related ROTOR Act Next Week — Legislation Limiting Use of ADS-B Data for Fee Collection May Be Considered
Next Tuesday October 21, the Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to consider legislation known as the ROTOR Act that would establish new requirements for the utilization of ADS-B technology by virtually all aircraft and helicopters.
10/15/2025
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Advocating for Airports

Through strategic engagement with lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders, we champion initiatives that drive innovation, enhance safety, secure funding, and ensure the long-term success of our nation's airports.

Thank You to Our Prime Partners