Join us in Washington, DC July 17-18 for the U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference, presented in partnership with the U.S. Contract Tower Association (USCTA) to get the latest on Air Traffic Control (ATC) modernization.
Join us July 28-30 in Denver, CO for a gathering of airport industry professionals to explore the latest in airport operations and technologies.
AAAE/SC Chapter AAAE Loretta Scott, A.A.E. Accreditation/Certification Academy
ACE Planning & Environmental Review Course
Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Lighting Review Course
The June/July 2025 issue of Airport Magazine is now available online! Check out what's new.
At Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), innovation is taking flight 鈥� literally. From the ground up, the MLB operations team has meticulously crafted a program that seamlessly integrates Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into the busy environment of an active airport, becoming a beacon of modern airport management.
The world鈥檚 busiest airport is staking its claim as one of the world鈥檚 most innovative airports, due in part to its recent success using modular construction techniques for a major expansion project.
In August 2020, Daren Griffin, A.A.E. was named President and Ceo of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA), owner and operator of Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) and Reno-Stead (RTS) airports. Previously, he spent 16 years at the Port of Portland in Oregon.
As the aviation landscape continues to evolve, the LDC remains committed to cultivating strong, forward-thinking leaders. Following the launch of the tactical level training, the committee will focus on leadership growth and engagement opportunities for C-Suite members through strategic-level training.
Transportation Security Clearinghouse
Our Transportation Security Clearinghouse is the only Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC) with more than two decades of airport experience. The Clearinghouse is part of our constant advocacy efforts on behalf of airports to ensure that airport interests, from the badging office and beyond, are represented at the federal level.
Why Choose TSC?
| 6.8+ Million security threat assessments processed since 2015 | |
| 15.6+ Million fingerprint-based criminal history records processed since 2015 | |
| 250+ Thousand Rap Back subscriptions processed since the inception of the program in 2016 |
Customize Your Digicast Experience
Enhance your airport鈥檚 杏吧原创 and TSA compliance training with customizable Digicast courses with tailor-made exams to ensure that airport badge holders gain a comprehensive understanding of the crucial policies and regulations that are unique to your airfield.
鈥淭here is SO much that AAAE provides/makes available to our industry. I always say, 鈥楢AAE provides me with the opportunity to show my competencies through tangible means鈥�. Without the certification programs and achievements available through AAAE, those that really want to stand out 鈥� wouldn鈥檛 be able to. Thank you so much for all that the AAAE staff does for our industry."
"Personally, I attribute a lot of my growth in this industry to my early and often engagement with the association. The events, the networking opportunities, and the programs all have been able to put us in a place of direct access to airport leaders and partners and allowed us to share our thought leadership and expertise."
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"The professional development grant from AAAE was quite beneficial to me...The workshop '123, A.A.E.' has helped to renew my interest in pursuing my accreditation. I can't thank AAAE enough for the opportunity to attend the Annual Conference and will look forward to attending future conferences through my organization."
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