Industry News | FAA Deputy Administrator Brad Mims Discusses Workforce Diversity

(Photo: Bombardier) During a Bombardier celebration last week, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Deputy Administrator Brad Mims spoke on the importance of collaboration and diversity in the aviation industry’s workforce. Mims sited the need for pilots, air traffic controllers, airway safety specialists, aviation maintenance technicians, and safety inspectors along with newer skills like drone pilots, …

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ACC News | ACC Board of Directors Continue Focus on DEI

The ACC Board of Directors convened this week in Alexandria, VA, for the summer board meeting. The Board discussed ways to continue to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the organization. A facilitated session was held with Mariama Boney of Achieve More, LLC, ACC’s DEI advisor, on the different types of bias and how …

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Industry News | FAA Invests $31M in Key Airport Cargo Projects to Strengthen Supply Chains

The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has awarded over $31 million in grants to expand cargo infrastructure at nine US airports. The funds come from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and will cover a variety of projects including construction of new and improved airport facilities, repairs to runways and taxiways, maintenance of airfield elements like lighting …

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ACC News | ACC Foundation Award Winners Attend Symposium

ACC and the ACC Foundation were proud to have the 2022 Foundation Grant Student Award winners attend the 2023 Symposium. Nathan Wong from Purdue University and Sydney Northrop from the University of Arizona were presented with their prizes during the Award Luncheon by Foundation Chair Jon Faucher (Mead & Hunt). The Foundation raises money throughout the year to …

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Member News | ACC Welcomes New Member, Parabit Systems, Inc.

Please join ACC in welcoming our new member, Parabit Systems, Inc! A leading global supplier to critical infrastructure for over 27 years, Parabit is proud to be a trusted aviation industry partner. Their technology-rich security and self-service hardware and software solutions improve airport safety and security, enhance customer experiences, and increase operational efficiency. Learn more …

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ACC News | ACC Staff Members Attain ACI-NA’s Inaugural ‘USAP’ Accreditation

ACC’s Lisa Deyo, Senior Director of Education & Accreditation and Sylvia Palmer, Vice President of Operations & Regulatory Affairs, are among the inaugural group of accredited U.S. Airport Professionals!  ACI-NA launched the accredited e-learning training curriculum in 2020 to equip professionals with leadership and strategic management skills necessary for personal and professional advancement in the U.S. airport …

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Industry News | Phillip Washington Nominated to be FAA Administrator

President Biden announced this week his plan to nominate Phil Washington, current CEO of Denver National Airport, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Washington has led the Denver airport for a year, and previously served as the public transportation director for Los Angeles and Denver. “ACC commends the nomination of Mr. Washington as FAA …

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ACC News | TSA Admin. Pekoske Provides Keynote Remarks at ACC/ACI-NA Security Conference

ACC President T.J. Schulz was pleased to kick off the 2022 ACI PS&S / ACC Security Capabilities Conference this week by introducing TSA Administrator David Pekoske for keynote remarks. Pekoske discussed TSA’s efforts to respond to the surge in air travel and the need to bring officer salaries levels up to other federal agencies. Over …

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