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We’re excited to have a full house for the U.S. Contract Tower Association Annual Conference! Aviation leaders from across the country are gathered in Washington, DC this week to discuss the latest updates to the FAA Contract Tower Program, paying special attention to federal funding opportunities and the impact of the FAA reauthorization bill on contract tower airports. #AAAEmeetings

Our Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) program, comprised of innovative airport leaders and aviation industry experts, like Schneider Electric has released research that examines the concept of an Airport Digital Marketplace. The White Paper details research aimed to specifically enhance stakeholder engagement and drive revenue growth as well as to "...revolutionize how airports interact with passengers, airlines, and retailers”, said Thomas Bartlett, C.M., Deputy Director of Airports at San Antonio International Airport. For more details, please visit our webpage: https://aaae.org/act #AAAEACT

Flying high in the 21st century also means an increased reliability on digital systems that can be compromised by cyber attacks. Join us at the F. Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference on Tuesday, September 24, to learn from experts on how to safeguard your airport against cyber threats. Hear from: -Dr. Natalie Johnson, PMP, CISM, CDPSE, EDBA-IS, IT Security Administrator at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport -Ollie Gagnon, CISSP, CPP, PSP, Chief Homeland Security Advisor at Idaho National Laboratory -Jarrett Morgan, Technology Market Leader at Mead & Hunt -Dr. Alexis Perdereaux-Weekes, Associate Research Fellow at Americas Institute for Cybersecurity Leadership. Don't miss out on the latest in aviation cybersecurity! Register at: https://hubs.la/Q02DnYvj0

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated AAAE/Airports Council International - North America Airport Noise Conference. The conference will address current trends and challenges in airport noise management, mitigation, research updates, and community engagement. Join industry leaders from the FAA, airports, consultants, researchers, airlines, and manufacturers to discuss and share insights on cutting-edge developments in aircraft noise management. For more information and to register, visit https://hubs.la/Q02C_8Wb0

Want to learn more about airport management? Look no further than our Airport 101 Virtual Training to be held July 24-25! Instructed by Dr. Kimberly A. Kenville, PhD, this course delves into airport management issues along with aviation history, airport legal framework, the financing of airports, airport industry trends and challenges, and more! So if you're a new airport professional or an incoming public official, this course is right for you. Check out https://hubs.la/Q02CR6yR0 to find more information on the agenda and registration!

San Francisco International has opened the final section of its $2.5 billion Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The Harvey Milk Terminal was the first airport terminal in the world to earn “Platinum” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council and the first airport terminal in the world to earn full WELL certification, for measuring, certifying, and monitoring building features that impact human health and well-being.    “Harvey Milk Terminal 1 represents a new benchmark for the airport experience at SFO,” said Airport Director Ivar C. Satero. #aviationnews

Join us this summer at the AAAE Industrial Aviation & Military Operations Workshop in Savannah, GA! This workshop brings together military leaders, federal officials, industry colleagues, and other aviation professionals to discuss the latest regulations, technologies, and issues in military/civilian airfield operations and industrial aviation. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to hear from our two esteemed keynote speakers, Colonel Sheldon B. Wilson and Commander Sergeant Major Keiven R. Favor who will be sharing valuable insights on responsibilities, challenges, and leadership. Register before Friday, July 12, for discounted fees!

Join us in honoring Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in America. Today we celebrate freedom and reflect on the resilience and strength of those who fought for equality then and now. Happy Juneteenth!