Applications are now open for the AAAE Professional Development Grant Program! This program gives airport professionals like you valuable access to resources, networking, and industry insights, allowing grantees to attend one of our premier 2026 events on us! Learn more and apply!
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7
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Join us in Los Angeles, California, May 3–5, 2026 for an immersive experience that promises unmatched education, innovative solutions, and meaningful connections for an unforgettable journey—Where Dreams Take Flight.
The October/November 2025 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.
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.
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.
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.
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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