2007 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 press releases from 2007.
View press releases from 2008.
View press releases from 2006.
To request press releases from 2005 and earlier years, contact Megan Miller, mmiller@aci-na.org.
December 2007
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12/19/2007: ACI-NA Statement on Secretary Peters’ Holiday & Summer ’08 Announcements
12/04/2007: Susan Kurland, Bob Hazel Elected Chair and Vice Chair of ACI-NA Associates Board
November 2007
- 11/15/2007:ACI-NA Applauds Administration for Urging Passage of FAA Reauthorization Bill
- 11/13/2007: Airports Offer Tips to Prepare Holiday Travelers: Airport staff and facilities ready for record passengers
- 11/06/2007: Vancouver International Airport's Susan Stiene Named ACI-NA Concessions Contest "Person of the Year"
- 11/06/2007: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wins Overall Griesbach Award of Excellence in ACI-NA Concessions Contest
- 11/06/2007:Airports Council International Elects New Chairman
October 2007
- 10/24/2007: Airports Urge Additional Measures to Enhance Community Noise Mitigation: ACI-NA Testifies Before House Transportation Subcommittee
- 10/23/2007: ACI-NA Applauds Nomination of Sturgell for FAA Administrator
- 10/09/2007: Former Louisville Airport General Manager Robert Michael Honored with ACI-NA Downes Award
- 10/09/2007: ACI-NA Announces 2008 Leadership, New Members Elected to Board of Directors
- 10/01/2007: DOT Secretary Mary Peters Calls for Fundamental Reform of Aviation System at ACI-NA Annual Conference
September 2007
- 09/27/2007: ACI-NA Offers Congress and DOT Recommendations on Addressing Airline Delays and Passenger Needs; Airports Testify in House T & I Subcommittee Hearing
- 09/20/2007: ACI-NA Praises House of Representatives for Putting Passengers First: FAA Reauthorization Bill Will Help Airports Plan for the Future
- 09/18/2007: Coalition Urges Congress to Oppose Lampson-Poe Amendment to H.R. 2881: Trade Groups Tell Congress to Expect More Congestion and Delays
- 09/14/2007: ACI-NA Applauds the Airport Minority Advisory Council for Putting Passengers First; Supporting Airport Efforts to Meet Surging Passenger Demand
- 09/13/2007: ACI-NA Thanks FAA Administrator Marion Blakey for Service
August 2007
- 08/22/2007: ACI-NA Commissioners Award Scholarships to Aviation Students
- 08/14/2007: San Francisco, Portland, New Orleans International Airports and Dane County Regional Airport Honored with ACI-NA's 2007 Environmental Achievement Awards
- 08/10/2007: Peters to Present Keynote Address at ACI-NA Conference
- 08/03/2007: Airport Passenger Traffic in North America Grows 0.8 Percent in 2006
July 2007
June 2007
- 06/29/2007: Airports Urge Congress to Consult Industry on US-Visit Exit
- 06/28/2007: ACI-NA Applauds House for Including Funding for Airport Improvements
- 06/25/2007: ACI-NA Applauds Mayors for Advocating Federal Legislation to Increase Airport Funding
May 2007
- 05/16/2007: Airports Seek to Enhance Environmental Programs in FAA Reauthorization
- 05/15/2007: ACI-NA Study Shows Airport Improvements Require $87.4B Investment to Keep Pace with Passenger Demand - more runways, gates, terminals required to avoid aviation gridlock
- 05/14/2007: Coalition Urges Congressional Action on Raising Passenger Facility Charge
- 05/03/2007: Senate Reauthorization Bill Misses Opportunity To Help All Airports Address Passenger Delays And Promote Competition
April 2007
- 04/25/2007: Asheville Airport Director Testifies in Support of Small Community Air Service Programs
- 04/19/2007: ACI-NA SUPPORTS RISK-BASED APPROACH TO EMPLOYEE SCREENING
March 2007
- 03/28/2007: ACI-NA Testifies on Increased Funding
- 03/14/2007: Top Government Leaders to Speak at Airports' Spring Conference
- 03/13/2007: European and U.S. airports jointly urge signing of EU-U.S. aviation agreement at EU/U.S. Summit on April 30 (ACI-NA/Europe Press Release)
- 03/13/2007: U.S. Open Skies an Important Milestone for Canada, Canada's Airports Say (CAC Press Release)
- 03/09/2007: ACI-NA Statement: FAA Reauthorization Proposal
- 03/06/2007: ACI-NA Responds to Forbes Article on Dangerous Airports (Letter to the Editor)
February 2007
- 02/15/2007: Scott Weaver Joins ACI-NA Government Affairs Team
- 02/14/2007: ACI-NA Supports increased PFC in FAA Reauthorization Bill
- 02/05/2007: ACI-NA Announces Principles for FAA Reauthorization
- 02/05/2007: Airports Disappointed at Administration's Lack of Funding for Security and Capacity
- 02/02/2007: ACI-NA Honors Rep. Bennie G. Thompson with 2007 Congressional Leadership Award