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Leveraging the Strengths of
Airports and Partners

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Welcome to ACT

AAAE is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking solutions for airports through its Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) program. ACT unites leading airports and industry solution providers with a proactive commitment to ACTion! The Consortium remains at the forefront of deploying innovative solutions throughout the aviation sector, offering ample opportunities for airports to explore research and pilot new technologies. This facilitates a reimagination of the airport experience and the enhancement of operational efficiencies.

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What is ACT?

Originally established as a consortium to address challenges arising from the pandemic, the current version of ACT now centers its efforts on comprehensive airport transformation. The ACT Airport CEO Steering Group, led by Chad Makovsky, A.A.E., IACE, Director of Aviation Services at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, and Chris McLaughlin, Executive Vice President of Operations at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, serves as a dedicated forum for airport executives. Together, airport leadership teams coordinate to identify and address the industry’s most significant challenges. These collaborative efforts result in the formation of various ACT task forces, where airport and corporate members collaborate to devise solutions. This collaborative spirit propels ACT to the forefront as the premier forum of airport innovation.

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Key Initiatives of the ACT program

The ACT CEO Steering Group has played a pivotal role in defining the future direction of the Consortium. Through collaborative efforts, our airport leaders have identified four key focus areas that will shape ACT's roadmap for 2024.

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Artificial Intelligence

Leveraging AI technologies to optimize airport operations and improve decision-making processes.

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Airport Digitization

Embracing cutting-edge technology to enhance airport operations and the passenger experience.

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Airport Electrification/Ground Fleet Conversion

Transitioning airport ground fleets to electric vehicles to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainability.

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Advanced Air Mobility

Exploring innovative solutions for the air transportation network and integrating them into airport infrastructure.

Airport Members

Airport members partner with corporate cornerstone partners and development leaders and act as subject matter experts in the evaluation, scoping, and implementation of innovative solutions.

Corporate Cornerstone Partners

Industry-leading organizations vet the categories and types of technologies and services needed to respond to the Airport Steering Group's priorities. Cornerstone partners designate representatives who lead ACT focus areas. Cornerstone partners participate in all dialogue with airport leadership, small groups, and the membership at large.

Development Leaders

The Development Leaders are the essential and established experts on practical, proven, scalable, and sustainable solutions that will endure. Those technology providers and consultants that want to test and pilot NEW programs and technology will present their solutions addressing an area defined by the Cornerstone Partners to the Airport Steering Group.

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The Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) Program is focused on evaluating, coordinating, and launching programs in airports to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. The collaborative efforts between airport members and corporate partners have allowed the industry to rapidly share results and implement new technologies.

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Alexandria, VA 22314

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