Fuel your social media strategy with big ideas and bold moves at the Airport Social Media Summit! Join us in Virginia Beach, VA, from October 13-15 to explore the future of digital storytelling, discover ways to elevate your airport’s online presence, and learn how to captivate your passengers.
AAAE Airport Social Media Summit
Passenger Facility Charges and Rates & Charges Workshops
From October 14–16 in Denver, CO, join airport finance leaders and industry experts at the AAAE/Unison Consulting PFC & Rates and Charges Workshops. Over three days, you'll dive into the most pressing financial and business issues facing airports today—and leave with tools you can use immediately.
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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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
