@irports update -- July 1, 2009

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	July 1, 2009



			This Week In Summary ARFF Study: Changes Would Have Very Limited Impact on Safety» House Passes Climate Change Legislation» Penrod Testifies for ACI-NA on Airport Stimulus Projects» NTSB Issues Recommendations on Cargo Aircraft Fire» ASSIST Advisory to Select Airport Test Bed » TSA Sets Up News System for EDS Grants» Airport Experience Sought for TSA Jobs» Justice Opposes Immunity for Star Alliance Members» Upcoming Insurance Market Webinar» Nominees Sought for ACI-NA WBP/Associates Board of Directors» Associates with Opinions Wanted» Austin Hotel Rooms for Annual Conference Filling Fast» ACI Training Opportunities:» In The News When Viruses Book a Flight» FAA Chief Backs NextGen Users» DOJ Seeks Crackdown on New Star Airline Pact» End of Clear Program Hurts Revenue»


			Hot Topics
			ARFF Study: Changes Would Have Very Limited Impact on Safety On June 26, the Airport Cooperative Research Program published the findings of a six-month study of aircraft rescue and fire fighting standards (ARFF). The final report found not only would the standards be costly to implement, but it determined that the standards would have made little or no difference in the outcome of prior aircraft accidents. The study's investigators—composed of experts in the fields of aviation safety and airport economics —concluded that adopting ARFF standards promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) would be very costly for U.S. airports. System wide compliance with NFPA standards was estimated to cost over $2.8 billion in initial capital costs and over $1.3 billion annually thereafter in increased operating and maintenance costs. These estimates do not include the significant costs associated with response time standards to airport aprons and what the NFPA terms the "rapid response area" beyond the ends of airport runways, which would likely increase the estimated costs by hundreds of millions of dollars more. ACI-NA data corroborate these findings. From airport survey results collected in December and January, we estimated the initial costs of implementing NFPA standards to be more than $2.8 billion, with annual operating and maintenance costs exceeding $900 million every year thereafter. ACI-NA President Greg Principato has sent a letter to every member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation outlining the results of the ACRP study and restating the organizations opposition to any changes in the existing ARFF standards. ACI-NA also urges all members to contact their senators regarding the potential impact of changes in ARFF on their airport. View the reportť Contact ACI-NA's Chris Oswald for more informationť House Passes Climate Change Legislation By a vote of 219-212, the U.S. House on June 26 passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. The bill, introduced by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), would create a renewable energy standard and establish a national cap and trade system for greenhouse gas emissions. During the debate on the bill, an amendment was adopted that included language recognizing the unique international nature of the aviation industry and the importance of working with the International Civil Aviation Organization on a global framework for aviation emissions reductions. While not specifically mentioned in the legislation, airports may be impacted in several ways: Those airports meeting the 25,000 ton GHG emissions threshold from stationary sources or fossil fuel combustion could be required to participate in the cap-and-trade program. All airports could be indirectly impacted by the increased price of fuel and energy. Airports may be required to meet new energy efficiency building codes. Airports may be impacted as part of the requirement that metropolitan planning organizations develop transportation improvement plans to reduce GHG emissions. Emission standards for vehicles and engines would apply only to new vehicles, not existing fleets. The measure will go to the Senate for consideration. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) is taking the lead on the Senate's efforts on climate change legislation, and it has been reported that she has been working closely with Waxman. Furthermore, it has also been reported that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has set a deadline of Sept. 18 for committees with jurisdiction over climate change to complete their work on draft legislation. View the House-passed, full-text languageť View an analysis of the bill as reported out of committeeť View greenhouse gas emissions policy statement recently adopted by the ACI-NA boardť View June Centerlines cover story: Airports take charge as climate change loomsť Contact ACI-NA's Annie Russo for more informationť Penrod Testifies for ACI-NA on Airport Stimulus Projects Brad Penrod, Executive Director and CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, testified June 25 before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the status of airport funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. "The committee's decision to distribute the $1.1 billion ultimately appropriated using the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) process has proven to be very successful," Penrod said. "It has allowed us as an industry, working in conjunction with our partners at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to move forward quickly, using a process we all know and understand, and one which provides clear guidelines." Penrod detailed projects already under construction as well as outlining projects scheduled to begin within the next 30 days. He acknowledged that while some question the need to allocate stimulus funds for airport projects at a time of decreased passenger traffic, "there is still a critical need to maintain the safety and efficiency of our airfields and terminals." He also noted that airports benefited from the two-year Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption for private activity bonds included in the bill. The AMT provision "equates to tens of millions of dollars in economic development and the creation of hundreds if not thousands of good paying jobs. In terms of airport infrastructure there is no doubt that the AMT provision has had a stimulating impact in the short and long terms." View Penrod's testimonyť Review committee's hearing materialsť Contact ACI-NA's Jane Calderwood for more informationť NTSB Issues Recommendations on Cargo Aircraft Fire On June 30, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released recommendations on the findings in an investigation of a June 28, 2008, fire onboard an ABX Boeing 767-200 in San Francisco. The ground fire began before the engine startup. The pilots were forced to evacuate through the cockpit windows. The NTSB determined that the probable cause of this accident was the design of the supplemental oxygen system hoses and the lack of positive separation between electrical wiring and electrically conductive oxygen system components. The lack of positive separation allowed a short circuit to breach a combustible oxygen hose, release oxygen, and initiate a fire in the supernumerary compartment that rapidly spread to other areas. Among the conclusions reached by NTSB, which are of interest to airports: Aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel extinguished the fire in a timely manner. The skin-penetrating nozzle was an effective tool in extinguishing the fire. The type of training that the driver of Rescue 49 received on the operation of the high-reach extendable turret with skin-penetrating nozzle was not sufficient to allow him to successfully insert extinguishing agent into the cockpit on his initial attempts. Aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel who are not sufficiently trained on the high-reach extendable turret with skin-penetrating nozzle may not be able to use the device effectively when fighting aircraft fires. The NTSB reiterated an earlier recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration that it provide guidance to aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel on the best training methods to effectively use the high-reach extendable turret with skin-penetrating nozzle. View a NTSB presentation on the firefighting responseť View video of the fireť View a synopsis of the NTSB investigationť Contact ACI-NA's Dick Marchi for more informationť ASSIST Advisory to Select Airport Test Bed ACI-NA Public Safety and Security Committee is partnering with the National Safe Skies Alliance (NSSA) to test a technology, system or service to address federal security rules. This partnership created the Aviation Security System Integrated Support Testing Program (ASSIST) Task Force, which is made up of airport and associate members. By mid-July, the group will evaluate and select the airports to test some new technology. Some of the technology proposed includes: infra-red, continuous wave laser illumination camera system; thermal imaging tracking and solar powered infrared beam security systems to detect and deter unauthorized movement or objects within regulated areas. The ASSIST Program will use funds granted to NSSA by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Contact ACI-NA's Lydia Kellogg for more informationť TSA Sets Up News System for EDS Grants The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) advised ACI-NA that it has streamlined the application process for Explosives Detection Systems (EDS) Equipment and Checked Baggage Funding Requests. Along with the new process, TSA has made two significant changes: The annual application timeframes no longer apply and TSA will now accept project applications on a rolling basis Airports must submit the current In-line Support Application Form to their Federal Security Director. ACI-NA recommends that airports that submitted applications in previous years submit a new application in accordance with the updated process. View the TSA grant application instructionsť Contact ACI-NA's Christopher Bidwell for more informationť Airport Experience Sought for TSA Jobs The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now seeking applicants for two jobs in its Office of Security Technology that the agency and ACI-NA believe would benefit from having candidates with airport industry experience. The positions: The Deputy Assistant Administrator for Operational Process and Technology is responsible for overseeing the procurement and deployment of security technology at airports. The Program Manager within the Communications Branch serves as the primary liaison with industry stakeholders and works to expedite the deployment of security technologies to airports. Additional information about these jobs can be found at USAJOBS.GOVť Justice Opposes Immunity for Star Alliance Members The Department of Justice filed with the Department of Transportation an objection to the antitrust immunity that Continental, United and other members of the Star Alliance are seeking. The Transportation Department tentatively approved the airlines request on April 7. The Justice Department in its June 26 filing strongly urges that the tentative order be amended. The airlines are seeking the antitrust immunity so they can actively plan international flights to avoid duplication and maximize use of their equipment without fear being charged with collusion and unfair trade practices. The Justice comments cited a variety of reasons against any such extension of antitrust immunity, reflecting primarily a concern that competition would be harmed and airfares would be increased, as a result of the extension of such broad antitrust immunity to the alliance carriers. The comments concluded by stating that the immunity sought by the petitioning carriers was "unprecedented in scope and breadth, sanctioning collusion by United and Continental on all international service, eliminating or significantly reducing competition between certain Star alliance members on routes where they provide the only - or almost all of - the competitive alternatives, and removing previously imposed protections designed to preserve competition on overlap routes." Interestingly, Justice's position is presented at a time when the European Commission is probing into the consumer impact of granting antitrust immunity to existing and proposed airline alliances. In wake of the Justice filing, the Transportation department has re-opened the docket until Friday for response filings. See the Justice Department filingť Contact ACI-NA's Monica Hargrove Kemp for more informationť Upcoming Insurance Market Webinar The ACI-NA Insurance & Risk Management Committee Steering Group will host a July 15 webinar on the current airport insurance market. The webinar will cover both the property and liability perspectives, and will be an opportunity for ACI-NA members to gain valuable information for their next policy renewal period. The discussion will be led by two insurance industry experts: Richard Terlecki, area senior vice president - public entity specialist, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. Kevin Bibler, first vice president, driver specialty group, Alliant Insurance Services The July 15 webinar will be at 3 p.m. EST and is free for all participants. Contact ACI-NA's Miranda Horan for more informationť Nominees Sought for ACI-NA WBP/Associates Board of Directors Associate Members in good standing at nearly all levels are being sought to fill new terms on the Associates Board of Directors. There will be five seats available for the three-year terms which begin Jan. 1, 2010. Individuals no longer need to be selected by a nominating committee. All eligible members interested in the positions will be placed on the Sept. 1 ballot. All candidates need to submit their names by Aug. 24. Qualified candidates need to be designated as their company's ACI-NA Official Representative or Alternate Representative and have their dues paid in full for 2009. Board members are expected to attend at least two of the four board meetings per year. Other meetings and conference calls are scheduled on an as-needed basis. Interested candidates should submit their names by Aug. 24 to ACI-NA's Amy Petersť. Associates with Opinions Wanted With planning well underway for the October edition of Centerlines, the editors are now soliciting suggestions from Associate Members interested in writing the Associates column in the magazine. A committee of the Associate Board will review the suggestions and select the writer. The 500-word essay will be published in the edition that will be distributed at the 18th Annual Conference and Exhibition in Austin. Essay suggestions need to be submitted by July 2 and the selected author will have a month to craft the essay. Please send a brief paragraph outlining your proposed essay and a brief bio to ACI-NA's Tom Smith. Review the Associate Corner's writer guidelinesť Austin Hotel Rooms for Annual Conference Filling Fast Hotel room blocks are filling up fast for the ACI-NA 18th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Austin on Oct. 11-14. The Austin Hilton, our headquarters hotel, is sold out. Space is still available at the Courtyard Austin, the Residence Inn Austin, and the Radisson Austin -- all four hotels are within a short walk of the Austin Convention Center. Hotel rooms in Austin will be tight that weekend as the Texas Longhorns will be hosting Colorado on Oct. 10. Act now to reserve your room. ACI-NA has teamed with Passkey to bring you the official ACI-NA Travel Desk to offer online housing assistance. Click here, or call (866) 645-0605 to make your reservation at one of the four conference hotels, located near the Austin Convention Center. View the updated program agendať Register for the 2009 conference at the 2008 ratesť Visit the conference websiteť For questions regarding content, programming and sponsorships, contact Amy Peters; for media inquiries, contact Victoria Houghton and for all other inquiries, contact the ACI-NA Meetings Departmentť ACI Training Opportunities: Concession Course Now Available Online The Online Learning Centre of ACI's Global Training Hub is now offering a Certificate in Concession Management course designed for staff engaged in managing concessions such as retail, food/beverage, duty free, services, parking and ground transportation and rental cars. Several ACI-NA members, including Atlanta and San Diego, have already used the course. Enrol onlineť Contact the OLC Manager Eddie Ragauskas for more informationť Training Website Re-launched ACI has re-launched its training and staff development website. The Global Training Hub website has been re-written and streamlined for easier navigation. The new link: www.aci.aero/training The Global Training Hub remains a direct link from the ACI-NA home page. View the course catalog for all ACI classesť Next AMPAP's Management Training to be in Houston The next Air Transport System course -- the mandatory first-step in the ACI/ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP -- will be offered in Houston the week of Dec. 7-11. This class must be completed before students can progress to the rest of the six-course curriculum. Visit the AMPAP website to register on-lineť Contact ACI's Paul Benke for registration or more informationť ^ Back to top



			Industry News Briefs
			When Viruses Book a Flight Toronto Star, June 30, By Megan Ogilvie If a deadly infectious disease - the Ebola virus, or maybe something new and more sinister - were to break out in a remote region of the world, a team of Toronto doctors could predict how and where it would spread around the globe. The first-of-its-kind system quickly analyzes commercial air traffic patterns to determine where emerging infectious diseases might travel and to pinpoint potential hotbeds of infection. View complete articleť FAA Chief Backs NextGen Users Aviation Week, June 29, By James Swickard In remarks to FAA employees at his first town-hall meeting last week, newly appointed FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, addressing the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), said, "We need to make it work. People are not going to continue to buy equipment they can't use." He committed to having a "substantial" NextGen plan by the end of the summer. View complete articleť DOJ Seeks Crackdown on New Star Airline Pact Dow Jones Newswires, June 29, By Doug Cameron The U.S. Department of Justice has voiced strong opposition to the granting of broad antitrust immunity to Continental Airlines Inc. and nine members of the Star Alliance group of carriers. View complete articleť End of Clear Program Hurts Revenue USA Today, June 28, By Roger Yu Airports that have collected rent and a share of revenue from Verified Identity Pass, which operated Registered Traveler program Clear until last Monday, will have to scratch that income from their future budgets. View complete articleť ^ Back to top



			Events On Approach
			Small Airports Conference July 16-17 Sheraton St. Louis City Center Hotel Cut-off: Extended until July 9 ACI-NA/ATA/RAA Deicing Management Conference: Next Week This second annual ACI-NA/ATA Deicing Management Conference will be held July 7-9 in Cincinnati and it will feature the latest developments in the Environmental Protection Agency's effluent limitation guideline rulemaking, including expert analysis on the potential impact to the industry and what airports and airlines can do now to prepare for new requirements. Although the conference is next week, it is not too late to make reservations at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati or register for the conference! To make your reservation call the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati at (513) 579-1234. Click to register. More details: Housing, registration, updated agenda, and moreť Small Airports Conference: Cut-off Date Extended until July 9 The Small Airports Conference will meet July 16-17 in St. Louis at the Sheraton St. Louis City Center hotel. Small-airport executives will discuss important issues affecting small and non-hub airports in North America. July 9 is the cut-off date to receive the special group rate of $149 single/double occupancy at the Sheraton St. Louis City Center. For hotel reservations please call the Sheraton St. Louis City Center directly at (314) 231-5007. More details: Housing, registration, agenda, and moreť Public Safety & Security Fall Conference: Agenda Now Available Join fellow airport and industry colleagues for informative and in-depth discussions on some of the most critical public safety and security issues facing airports at the upcoming ACI-NA Public Safety & Security Conference, Aug. 24-27 in Arlington, Va. Participation in the session on Aug. 27 is reserved for airports only. Agenda Highlights Airport Roundtable Pandemic Preparation and Business Continuity Plans. Join fellow colleagues in an exchange of ideas regarding airport pandemic preparation and business continuity plans. Several airport case studies including Exit Lane Technology, LEO Biometric Credential Verification System, and Business Continuity Plans for Airport Emergency Responders. Numerous key federal government officials addressing airport safety, security policy and operations. To view a more detailed agenda, click here More details: Housing, registration, sponsorships, and moreť Airport Concessions Conference: Register online and receive a $35 discount. Join us at this year's Airport Concessions Conference, Nov. 9-12 in Indianapolis. This conference will feature sessions on the latest in retail and restaurant design and merchandising trends. Learn about exciting innovations in airport terminal concession concepts and revenue strategies; enjoy a wide variety of networking opportunities; and attend the 2009 Richard A. Griesbach Excellence in Airport Concessions Contest Awards Ceremony. Registration is now available! Take advantage of ACI-NA's newest promotion to encourage our continued growth towards being a 'greener' company. If you register online, you will receive a $35 discount on your registration. To take advantage of this discount, click here to register. More details: Housing, agenda, sponsorships, and moreť See upcoming ACI-NA Events» ^ Back to top



			Committee Update
			IT Sustainability Working Group The Business Information Technology Committee has recently started several new working groups to investigate various IT issues. One of those groups is the IT Sustainability Working Group. This new working group will investigate and assist the airport information technology community in furthering sustainable efforts through awareness, education and the development of best practice examples. Their first action item was the submission of a Green IT Problem Statement to the Airport Cooperative Research Program, which was recently submitted for funding for 2010. The working group is actively working on laying out a number of new action items including the possible creation of a "Top Ten List" of sustainable IT practices. They are also focusing on the educational tenant of their charter and will be working with the larger BIT Committee in helping to educate our members. Contact ACI-NA's Matt Griffin for more informationť Learn more about ACI-NA Committees and Programs» ^ Back to top



			People on the Move
			ACI Makes 2 Key Appointments ACI today announced two key management appointments in the organization. Effective today, Georgina Graham will serve as Director of the ACI Bureau based in Montreal, and Ali Tounsi will serve as Regional Secretary for the ACI Africa Region, based in Casablanca, Morocco. Graham joins ACI following seven years at the International Air Transport Association and nine years working for the airline Virgin Atlantic. Graham succeeds Anne McGinley who, on behalf of ACI, pioneered the creation of a full-time ICAO liaison office in Montreal. Ali Tounsi is the successor to Maamoune Chakira in the role of ACI Africa Regional Secretary. Chakira, who joined ACI in July 2006, left the organization to take up the position of Safety Officer, ACIP in the ICAO ESAF organization in Nairobi, Kenya. Tounsi has served as Chairman of the ACI Africa Security, Safety and Facilitation Working Group, as Deputy Member of the ACI Africa Regional Board and the Africa Region representative on the ACI World Safety and Technical Standing Committee. Tounsi holds an engineering diploma from the Air Academy of Tunisia and a master's degree in airport management from the Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC) in France. He was the Manager Djerba Zarzis International Airport and Manager Tozeur Nefta International Airport. Most recently, Tounsi served as Airports Operating Manager at the Tunisian Office de l'Aviation Civile et des Aéroports. ^ Back to top



			Member Spotlight
			Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is located in the heart of southeastern Virginia, in Newport News. The airport is just minutes to anywhere in Hampton Roads region, including Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and conveniently located near Richmond. The airport provides easy interstate access to I-64. The airport offers scheduled service by AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines and US Airways. Non-stop destinations include LaGuardia, Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte and Philadelphia. The airport has two runways, the primary runway is 8,000-feet long and equipped with an Instrument Landing System; and the cross-wind runway is 6,500-feet long. The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport serves just over 1 million passengers annually and is growing to meet the needs of its passengers. Construction of a new $11 million concourse is currently underway to take the airport from six gates to 12 total gates by spring of 2010. A $10.7 million rehabilitation is also scheduled this year for primary runway. Visit the airport's websiteť ^ Back to top



			aci-na.org
			Blog: Airports and Customer Service In his latest blog posting, ACI-NA President Greg Principato notes that as airlines shift to fee-for-service pricing their traditional customer service focus has suffered. Increasingly, he noted, airports are stepping out of the shadows of the air carriers and have taken the lead in putting the interests of passengers first. Latest Centerlines online The June edition of Centerlines has now been posted on the ACI-NA website. We maintain an archive of the magazine back to 2003 on the website . New Research Posted Better Data and Targeted FAA Efforts Needed to Identify and Address Safety Issues of Small Air Cargo Carriers: The General Accountability Office reports two actions experts cited most often to further improve air cargo safety: installing better technology on cargo aircraft to provide additional tools to pilots, and collecting data to track small cargo carrier operations. Using flight risk checklists can also help pilots assess the accumulated risk factors associated with some cargo flights. How Proposed ARFF Standards Would Impact Airports: Airport Cooperative Research Program explores the potential cost implications for airports of implementing proposed airport rescue and fire fighting regulations that would be closely aligned with standards promulgated by the International Civil Aviation Organization and the National Fire Protection Association. Greeenhouse Gas Legislation: Summary and Analysis of H.R. 2454 as Reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce: A U.S. Congressional Research Service report explores the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. The measure was then passed by the full House on June 26. Researchers Wanted Dry Ice Limits on Aircraft: Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program has issued a request for proposals to develop a decision tool to assist passenger and cargo-only aircraft operators in determining the maximum quantity of dry ice that can be safely carried as cargo. Proposals Due: Aug. 14. ^ Back to top



			Info Desk
			Airline Traffic Down in Canada in May Aircraft take-offs and landings at Canadian airports with NAV CANADA air traffic control towers and flight service stations decreased 5.2 percent in May compared with the same month a year earlier. These 93 airports reported 561,299 movements in May compared with 591,817 movements at 95 airports in May 2008. View the data tablesť ^ Back to top



	In This Issue • Hot Topics» • Industry News Briefs» • Events On Approach» • Committee Update» • People on the Move» • Member Spotlight» • aci-na.org» • Info Desk»


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	ACI-NA 2009 Board of Directors Executive Committee John D. Clark, III Chairman CEO Indianapolis Airport Authority Indianapolis, Ind. G. Hardy Acree First Vice Chair Director of Airports Sacramento County Airport System Sacramento, Calif. Frank R. Miller Second Vice Chair Aviation Director San Antonio Aviation Department San Antonio, Texas Thella Bowens Secretary-Treasurer President/CEO San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego, Calif. Randall "Randy" H. Walker Immediate Past Chair Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Barry Rempel Ex-Officio President & CEO Winnipeg Airports Authority Winnipeg, Manitoba Directors Iftikar Ahmad Director of Aviation Dayton Department of Aviation Dayton, Ohio Bruce Carter Director of Aviation Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County Moline, Ill. David. N. Edwards, Jr. Airport Director Asheville Regional Airport Authority Asheville. N.C. Jim M. Ethridge Commissioner Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Memphis, Tenn. David Jennings Commissioner Charleston County Aviation Authority Charleston, S.C. Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. CEO & Executive Director Massachusetts Port Authority Boston, Mass. Susan Kurland Managing Director, Municipal Securities Group Jefferies & Company Chicago, Ill. Bradley S. Livingston Airport Director Dane County Regional Airport Madison, Wis. William F. Marrison President Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Knoxville, Tenn. Charles "Skip" T. Miller Executive Director Louisville Regional Airport Authority Louisville, Ky. Reginald K. Milley President and CEO Edmonton Regional Airports Authority Edmonton, Alberta Raul Regalado President & CEO Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Nashville, Tenn. Mark Reis Managing Director Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Seattle, Wash. Willam Restall President & CEO Saskatoon Airport Authority Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Maureen Riley Executive Director Salt Lake City Department of Airports Salt Lake City, Utah Lester W. Robinson CEO Wayne County Airport Authority Detroit, Mich. Mark VanLoh Director of Aviation Kansas City Aviation Department Kansas City, Mo. ACI-NA President Greg Principato 2009 World Business Partners/ Associates Board of Directors Executive Committee Robert A. Hazel Chair Partner Oliver Wyman Reston, Va. Laddie E. Irion Vice Chair Vice President/Director, Air Transportation URS Tampa, Fla. Susan Kurland Immediate Past Chair Managing Director, Municipal Securities Group Jefferies & Company Chicago, Ill. Randall H. Walker ACI-NA Board Liaison Director of Aviation Clark County Department of Aviation Las Vegas, Nev. Directors Donald G. Andrews Vice President – Aviation Reynolds, Smith and Hills Houston, Texas Steven T. Baldwin Senior Vice President The Louis Berger Group Albany, N.Y. Leslie K. Cappetta President and CEO SSP America Lansdowne, Va. Armen DerHohannesian General Manager Armen DerHohannesian & Associates Hampton, N.H. Bruce Feuer Vice President, Business Development The Paradies Shops Atlanta, Ga. Kurt Krummenacker Assistant Vice President/Analyst Moody's Investors Service New York, N.Y. Deborah T. Meehan Chief Operating Officer SH&E Cambridge, Mass. David Naleway National Sales Manager, Aviation Jacobs Cypress, Calif. Mark A. Perryman President Landrum & Brown, Inc. Cincinnati, Ohio Randy D. Pope Associate Vice President, Aviation & Facilities Group Burns & McDonnell Kansas City, Mo.



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