Greetings from Pittsburgh!

The Allegheny County Airport Authority and Pittsburgh International Airport are thrilled to host the ACI-NA 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition and proud to welcome all of our industry friends to our home!

Pittsburgh is a region that is rich in history, from the beginnings of our country, to the industrial revolution, and now among the leaders as a technological hub. We hope that you will take time to visit the many world-class attractions from our Cultural District to the beauty of our countryside.

Pittsburgh offers great local entertainment, excellent restaurants and outstanding sporting events. But maybe the best thing Pittsburgh has to offer is its people – some of the friendliest you’ll meet anywhere.

We are sure the Pittsburgh Region will constantly surprise you in many wonderful ways. 

On behalf of Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and the Airport Authority Board, we are looking forward to seeing you in September in the new Pittsburgh!

Sincerely,

Bradley D. Penrod
Executive Director and CEO
Allegheny County Airport Authority

Dear Collegues,  

On behalf of my fellow Directors and all of our member airports and associates, I am looking forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh this year at the ACI-NA 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition.  Members of the U.S. and Canadian air transportation industry, joined by our partners from around the world, will gather in Pittsburgh, PA, from Sept. 26-29, 2010, to discuss the past and future challenges and opportunities for our industry.

This premier event allows the industry to examine successful strategies for moving toward the next generation of air transportation.  We will hear from analysts and experts whose political and economic forecasts will provide a context for the industry’s development. We will have opportunities to discuss new approaches to aviation in North America.

During the Exhibition, airport and industry executives will find a wealth of products and services to enhance their businesses and networking abilities.

The ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition is our industry’s preeminent forum to share our individual strategies and to facilitate industry-wide collaboration on the challenges that we face together. Airlines, government officials, and our airport business partners will join airports to discuss emerging industry concerns and exchange ideas about how to support the dynamic communities we serve.

The Allegheny County Airport Authority is working closely with ACI-NA to develop what promises to be an engaging and industrious meeting. I encourage you to register soon for this important event.

I look forward to seeing you in September!

Sincerely,

G. Hardy Acree
Chair, ACI-NA 2010 Board of Directors
Director of Airports, Sacramento County Airport System

Dear Aviation Executive,

On behalf of Airports Council International-North America, I look forward to welcoming you to the ACI-NA 19th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Pittsburgh, PA! 

Airport, airline and government industry leaders will join executives from associate member companies as we examine and discuss the critical aviation issues and opportunities of the day.

We are working hard to plan a conference agenda that will prove to be enlightening and will challenge your thinking and broaden your perspectives on the airport industry today. Topics will include the latest in airport security and safety, a global economic outlook for aviation, expanding air service, and the significant trends in environmental issues will be on the agenda for what promises to be a productive and instructive program.

In addition to the opportunities for networking, interaction and discussion on countless airport-related subjects, participants will be able take advantage of the hundreds of exhibitors who will be on hand to demonstrate their expertise and latest products in the Exhibition Hall.  The conference schedule allows for maximum delegate time on the Exhibition Hall floor at the Grand Opening reception, continental breakfasts and buffet lunches.

Our conference host, the Allegheny County Airport Authority, is planning fun and entertaining social events during which all will enjoy what has been recently named the “Best Sports City” in the United States.

We look forward to your participation in the 19th Annual ACI-NA Conference and Exhibition.

Warm regards,

Greg Principato
President, Airports Council International- North America

The Quick Facts

• What?
     ACI-NA 19th Annual Conference & Exhibition
• When?
     September 26 - 29, 2010
• Where?
     David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Hotels

• The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
  
• Omni William Penn Hotel

The Westin is attached to the convention center, and the Omni is a short, 2 1/2--block walk.  Please see the Housing tab for more details.