On Monday, Oct. 24, ACI-NA President Greg Principato posted the following blog on the National Journal website as part of its on-going debate on infrastructure funding. Last week in North Carolina, President Obama visited Asheville Regional Airport and called for more investment in U.S. airports. These are welcome words for business leaders in Asheville, and [...]
All posts for the month October, 2011
Airports Are Important Engines for Local Economic Growth
Posted by Tom Smith on October 24, 2011
http://www.aci-na.org/blog/2011/10/24/airports-are-important-engines-for-local-economic-growth/
The Past is not Prologue.
By AJ Muldoon The last three-plus years have seen some of the most volatile economic conditions in many of our lifetimes. And as the saying goes, when the economy catches a cold, aviation ends up in the ICU. Today’s speakers tried to make sense of how an airport can plan for the future when the [...]
Posted by Tom Smith on October 19, 2011
http://www.aci-na.org/blog/2011/10/19/the-past-is-not-prologue/
Honoring a Visionary: Oris Dunham
By Morgan Dye Oris Dunham, with heartfelt sentiment and reflections accepted the William E. Downes, Jr. Award this afternoon at the Chairman’s Honors Luncheon. It was very evident that Dunham not only sincerely appreciated ACI-NA’s recognition of his nearly 50 years of service to the aviation community but also was intentional about recognizing all of [...]
Posted by Tom Smith on October 19, 2011
http://www.aci-na.org/blog/2011/10/19/honoring-a-visionary-oris-dunham/
NextGen Could Lead to Huge Cost Savings
By Matt Griffin Tuesday concluded with a hot session on NextGen. Denver International Airport Director Kim Day emphasized that all airports play an important role in the development and implementation of NextGen capabilities. Discussion among session participants Tim Stall (United Airlines), Dennis Roberts (FAA), and Bill Colligan (ITT) focused on the operational safety and efficiency [...]
Posted by Tom Smith on October 19, 2011
http://www.aci-na.org/blog/2011/10/19/nextgen-could-lead-to-huge-cost-savings/
Airports & FBO Look at Strategies for Successful Partnerships
By Paul Eubanks This afternoon, airports and FBO participated on a panel discussion to identify strategies for a more successful partnership. Many FBOs are eager to provide additional financial investments at airports, but believe there is a need for longer term leases. At the same time, airports must ensure their customers and community receive proper [...]
Posted by Tom Smith on October 19, 2011
http://www.aci-na.org/blog/2011/10/19/airports-fbo-look-at-strategies-for-successful-partnerships/