AAAE: A Rich History, A Bright Future
It’s hard to imagine that an organization born in the early days of aviation in 1928 with a gathering of 10 airport directors would eventually grow to become one of the largest and most influential associations in Washington, but that’s precisely the history of the American Association of Airport Executives. AAAE ranks in the top 1 percent of professional trade associations in terms of budget and staff size and has an equally impressive reputation in Washington for providing outstanding representation on behalf of airport executives.
While the growth of AAAE over the last eight-plus decades is notable, the goal of the organization has never been to get bigger simply for the sake of doing so. Rather, the goal established by generations of exceptional airport leaders has been to grow AAAE in order to better serve airport executives by providing ever improving products, services, and Washington representation.
AAAE’s goal remains to deliver for airport executives.
AAAE Delivers...Experienced Washington Representation on behalf of airport executives.
AAAE Delivers...Innovation in helping airports meet operational and regulatory challenges with products and services tailored to their unique needs.
AAAE Delivers...Training and Professional Development with industry leading, cost-effective meetings and conferences, interactive training programs, and a renowned accreditation program.
AAAE Delivers...Critical Information As It Happens through real-time alerts from experienced policy staff and continuous news updates through a variety of AAAE publications and outlets like our customized area on YouTube.
AAAE Delivers...Service to Airport Executives through a vibrant foundation, an active scholarship program, a stand-alone career center, and numerous other efforts aimed at serving the airport profession.
AAAE has enjoyed tremendous success in delivering on those promises, all while keeping member dues low. In fact, account for less than 5 percent of the association’s annual revenues
Unlike traditional dues-driven associations, AAAE thrives by meeting its members’ needs with products and services that they want and need. This approach ensures responsiveness and spurs innovation in solving unique and difficult problems facing airports and the aviation industry.
We are proud of our history, tradition, and culture, and we are equally enthused about the future of AAAE. With a strong culture, a healthy annual budget, and an impressive array of financial assets, including our own headquarters building, AAAE is poised to meet the needs of airport executives for generations to come.
For more information on what AAAE delivers to airport executives, see this brochure (.pdf).
