2006 Press Releases
ACI-NA's Communications team works with the media to advance
the cause of airports and the key role they play in our aviation and
transportation networks. Our press releases and media bulletins detail these
efforts, and provide the latest news and developments direct from Washington,
D.C. Below is a list of 2006 press releases.
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View press releases from 2007.
To request press releases from 2005 and earlier years, contact Megan Miller, mmiller@aci-na.org.
December 2006
- 12/28/2006: ACI-NA Urges FAA to Allow Airports to Manage Congestion
- 12/12/2006: Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc. selected to represent ACI-NA's legislative interests
- 12/5/2006: ACI-NA Associates Board of Directors Elects 2007 Officers
- 12/5/2006: ACI-NA International Aviation Issues Seminar Tackles Wide Range of International Air Service Issues
- 12/1/2006: Thanksgiving Travel Period Security Checkpoint Wait Times At or Below 2005 Levels (TSA Press Release)
November 2006
- 11/22/2006: Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Rule Outlines New Document Requirements for Air Travel (Department of Homeland Security Press Release)
- 11/22/2006: Airports Offer Scholarship Opportunity for Students Pursuing Aviation Careers
- 11/16/2006: Airports, Airlines and TSA Join Together to Educate Travelers on How to Prepare for Holiday Travel (TSA Press Release)
- 11/15/2006: ACI-NA Joins Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative
- 11/7/2006: Airports Council International Passes Global Security Resolution
- 11/2/2006: Memphis International Airport Wins Overall Griesbach Award of Excellence in ACI-NA Concessions Contest
October 2006
- 10/31/2006: ACI-NA Welcomes McElroy as Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
- 10/6/2006: ACI-NA Announces 2007 Leadership, New Members Elected to Board of Directors
- 10/6/2006: FAA Administrator Blakey Congratulates ACI-NA for its Leadership on Airport Legislative and Regulatory Work
September 2006
- 9/12/2006: Airport Commemorations of the 5-Year Anniversary of 9/11
- 9/1/2006: First Successful Workshop Held for Airports on NEPA Implementation
August 2006
- 8/23/2006: ACI-NA Expresses Concern Regarding ICAO Requirement on Airport Quarantine Stations
- 8/21/2006: Los Angeles International Airport Secures Highest Honors in ACI-NA's Marketing and Communications Contest
- 8/15/2006: DOT Delays Conclusion of Rulemaking, Impacts Timing of Potential EU/U.S. Agreement
- 8/10/2006: ACI-NA President Issues Statement Regarding United Kingdom Terror Plot
- 8/9/2006: ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Fall Conference Brings Airport, Government Leaders to Chicago
July 2006
- 7/27/2006: DHS Proposes Rule to Expand Scope of US-VISIT Program
- 7/24/2006: ACI-NA Releases Second Issue of New Committee Briefs e-Newsletter for Summer 2006
- 7/19/2006: Winnipeg International Airport, Oakland International Airport Honored with ACI-NA's 2006 Environmental Achievement Awards
- 7/18/2006: ALA Legislative Issues Conference Features Updates on Reauthorization, Appropriations & Security
- 7/16/2006: CBP Proposes to Require Passenger Data Prior to Flight Departure
- 7/12/2006: U.S. and European Airport Leaders Address Airport Environmental Issues in Brussels
- 7/12/2006: Seventh Circuit Issues Decision in favor of Denver in United Airlines Lease-vs-Loan Dispute
June 2006
- 6/23/2006: U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta Announces Resignation
- 6/15/2006: ACI-NA Marketing and Communication Conference & JumpStart® Hits Big in Austin!
- 6/9/2006: ACI-NA Provides Registered Traveler Considerations to Board of Directors
- 6/7/2006: ACI-NA Partners on Study to Quantify Impacts of Air Transport Liberalization
May 2006
- 5/25/2006: TSA Releases Model Document for Registered Traveler
- 5/24/2006: ACI-NA Expresses Concern About Proposed Increase In U.S. Customs Fee
- 5/16/2006: Airport Passenger Traffic in North America Grows 4.3 Percent in 2005:1.52 billion passengers move through airports while cargo declines by 0.5 percent
- 5/2/2006: Aviation and Environment Summit Welcomes Aviation Leaders to Geneva
April 2006
- 4/28/2006: FAA Releases NEPA Guidance for Airport Actions
- 4/25/2006: ACI-NA Joins Leading Associations to Ensure Successful TSA Registered Traveler Program
- 4/14/2006: ACI-NA President Greg Principato Urges TSA to Make Better Use of Technology, Personnel in Order to Meet Future Capacity Demands
- 4/13/2006: Las Vegas McCarran Official Testifies Before House on Managing Airport Security
- 4/13/2006: ACI-NA Partners with NTSB for Training Program on Managing Communication During an Aircraft Disaster
March 2006
- 3/29/2006: ACI-NA Debuts Committee Briefs e-Newsletter
- 3/23/2006: ACI-NA Files Comments with FAA on Operating Limitations at Chicago O'Hare; Suggests Alternatives to Extending Current Order
- 3/22/2006: Airport Leaders Gather in Washington for ALA Spring Washington Conference
- 3/21/2006: ACI-NA Honors Rep. Joe Knollenberg with Congressional Leadership Award
- 3/9/2006: Rep. Knollenberg Selected to Receive ACI-NA Congressional Leadership Award
- 3/1/2006: FAA Eastern Region Recognizes Airports' Achievements
February 2006
- 2/22/2006: ACI-NA Presents North American Airport Issues at GMU Research Symposium
- 2/22/2006: Record Number Attends ACI-NA Airport Finance Symposium
- 2/8/2006: Greg Principato provides testimony to House Aviation Subcommittee
- 2/6/2006: ACI-NA Airports Express Dismay at Reductions in Funding for Aviation Infrastructure
- 2/1/2006: Airport Industry Urges TSA to Ensure Security, Cost-Effectiveness of Registered Traveler Program
January 2006
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