{"id":39170,"date":"2025-10-09T17:22:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T21:22:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airportscouncil.org\/?p=39170"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:24:06","slug":"airports-take-the-stage-at-u-s-chamber-global-aerospace-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airportscouncil.org\/2025\/10\/09\/airports-take-the-stage-at-u-s-chamber-global-aerospace-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"Airports Take the Stage at U.S. Chamber Global Aerospace Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By Seth Cutter, Vice President of Industry Affairs, ACI-NA, and Ryan Madsen, Communications Manager, ACI-NA<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The U.S. Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Annual Global Aerospace Summit convened top aviation, aerospace, and defense leaders and policymakers in Washington, and Airports Council International &#8211; North America (ACI-NA) sponsored this event to highlight the vital role that airports play in the U.S. aviation industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, ACI-NA President and CEO, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kevin M. Burke,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0moderated two panels of interest to airports.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Airport infrastructure and priorities in focus<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">:<\/span><\/strong> One panel featured <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chris McLaughlin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexis Higgins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jack Potter<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, President\/CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Burke and these airport leaders discussed the importance of airports to the National Airspace System (NAS) and the effects of aging infrastructure, noting: \u201cairports in the United States support 12.8 million jobs and generate $1.8 trillion in economic output, but we face more than $174 billion in infrastructure needs over the next five years. That\u2019s why modernization is not optional \u2014 it\u2019s essential.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Potter <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">noted how important it is for all aviation stakeholders to rally behind U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford in implementing a brand new air traffic control system; he stressed that \u201cthere\u2019s nothing we could prioritize more than modernizing air traffic control. Everyone who flies is dependent on that system working well, and we must make the investments now to ensure the future.\u201d <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Potter <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">also emphasized that the NAS must be able to provide the capacity for growth demanded by airport users and local communities while ensuring safety.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Higgins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> noted the planned 2027 opening of a new tower at Tulsa\u2019s airport, illustrating how a resilient workforce there has found ways to keep air traffic moving safely. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McLaughlin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also highlighted airport investments in security measures, such as the partnership with TSA at DFW and ATL around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelweekly.com\/Travel-News\/Airline-News\/One-stop-program-arrives-for-dallas-heathrow-passengers\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One-Stop Security<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> screening, which is being tested with certain airlines for flights inbound from London Heathrow.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW12606577 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12606577 BCX0\">All three airport leaders noted the importance of the workforce on airport operations and aviation safety, highlighting the need to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW12606577 BCX0\">build out<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW12606577 BCX0\"> a talent pipeline for positions beyond air traffic controllers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW12606577 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW124818907 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\">Improving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW124818907 BCX0\">the customer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\"> experience<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\">: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\">second airport-focused panel <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\">focused on efforts to enhance <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW124818907 BCX0\">the passenger<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW124818907 BCX0\"> experience in aviation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW124818907 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thyatiria<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Towns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, deputy commissioner for the Chicago Department of Aviation, highlighted the $1.3 billion investment in passenger facilities at Chicago O\u2019Hare in an effort to enhance the customer journey and Chicago\u2019s community-based approach. \u201cWhat we do in Chicago is always community-based first \u2014 bringing in local artists, small food vendors, and spaces for mom-and-pop shops \u2014 while also integrating new technologies to enhance the passenger experience,\u201d said <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Towns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jason<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trojacek<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, director, digital business solutions, North America, at Avolta, highlighted how technology being used at airport concessions can ease passenger anxiety and deliver digital hospitality. \u201cA majority of travelers experience some sort of anxiety as they go through the airport. Our goal is to use technology to eliminate that friction and keep the traveler at the center of everything,\u201d said <\/span>Trojacek<span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heather<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Garboden<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, SVP and Chief Customer Officer at American Airlines, stressed her airline\u2019s digital-first approach, explaining how information and experiences are delivered via app and help make airline staffing more efficient, for instance, at check-in and ticket counters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW117858504 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW117858504 BCX0\">FAA highlights priorities for ATC reform<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW117858504 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">Many other aviation stakeholders took the stage, as well. F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">AA Administrator <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">Bryan<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">Bedford<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\"> opened the Summit, stressing his call to modernize the agency and highlighting the urgency <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed GrammarErrorHighlight SCXW11807882 BCX0\">of and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\"> focus on implementing the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW11807882 BCX0\">brand new<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\"> air traffic control system. He noted that the agency\u2019s 14 business units are heavily <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">siloed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11807882 BCX0\">. He approaches modernization in three buckets.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: FAA\u2019s workforce is fatigued, and the NAS is at a saturation point. Congress\u2019 approval of $12.5 billion in the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One Big Beautiful Bill Act <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a needed downpayment for ATC modernization, but efforts to supercharge FAA hiring are critical; more funding will be needed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technology<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The NAS largely runs on a decades-old analog system; a digital architecture is needed, and this is where Congress\u2019 help will be important. Bedford noted 4,500+ FAA facilities connected by copper wire that need to have fiber wires laid. Permitting for this work and upgrading technology must be streamlined\u2014all while operating the current system safely.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Airspace Redesign<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: FAA tries to keep pace with industry\u2019s cycle of innovation, but\u2014especially with advanced air mobility (AAM) and other new entrants, like eVTOLS\u2014the innovation cycle is faster, and FAA must be agile. Commercial space flight, drones, counter UAS, supersonic aircraft, and more demand new ways of thinking of how airspace is managed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW264069190 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264069190 BCX0\">Congressional leaders support aviation industry priorities\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW264069190 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW11807882 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW266345481 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266345481 BCX0\">Congressional leaders <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266345481 BCX0\">were also featured at<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266345481 BCX0\"> the Summit.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW266345481 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. House Transportation &amp; Infrastructure Committee Chair <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sam<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graves <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(R-MO)<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Ranking Member <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rick<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Larsen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (D-WA) reiterated their committee\u2019s bipartisan work to support DOT and FAA in the overhaul of the air traffic control system, with Graves saying \u2018everything\u2019 needs updating. Larsen noted the urgency of the task and indicated a desire to spend what money Congress appropriates on equipment and systems, and not consultants. Both leaders also stressed new entrants in AAM, noting that last year\u2019s FAA Reauthorization Act demands innovative thinking; they underscored that safety is their committee\u2019s fundamental priority. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Congressman <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Troy<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nehls <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(R-TX), chair of the House Aviation Subcommittee, also stressed the importance of ATC reform and new entrants, specifically Boom Supersonic. He said reforms to NEPA processes to cut regulation are vital.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Senator <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jerry<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moran<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (R-KS), chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, noted the significant investment in air safety following January 29 but also noted concern about tariff impacts on the industry and the importance of workforce training and mental health resources\u2014especially for the demanding work of air traffic controllers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ted<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cruz <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(R-TX) discussed the importance of American leadership in aviation, space, and technology, highlighting Congress\u2019s commitment to ATC reform via the $12.5 billion downpayment from this summer\u2019s legislation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW126770730 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126770730 BCX0\">Other speakers echo focus on ATC reform, workforce development, and more<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126770730 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\">Other aviation stakeholders, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\">ranging from<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\"> airline CEOs <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\"> local leaders, addressed topics important to airports<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\">the industry<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147400040 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW147400040 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tom O\u2019Leary<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, CEO of JetZero, stressed the importance of working with stakeholders, including airports, in moving projects forward that will shape the industry\u2019s future; he noted the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jetzero.aero\/jetzero-selectsgreensborro-nc-for-factory\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">$4+ billion investment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his company is making in a manufacturing facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, at Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) as an example of this collaboration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ross Perot Jr. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">stressed the importance of American leadership and innovation in aviation. He gave an account of how the Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas, came together quickly\u2014both as an idea and then to be built\u2014as a public-private partnership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Louisville, Kentucky, Mayor Craig <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Greenberg<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> discussed innovative workforce development solutions, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jefferson.kyschools.us\/page\/academies-of-louisville\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academies of Louisville<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, that provide training for career pathways serving in-demand jobs in STEM, manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an Air Cargo Outlook panel, Captain <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Houston Mills <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with UPS stressed how important AI may be to innovating logistics and global supply chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A panel with leaders from Airlines for America, the National Business Aviation Association, and others talked about the industry\u2019s unity around air traffic reform via the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/modernskies.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modern Skies Coalition<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, of which ACI-NA is part, as well as the importance of aviation to the American economy\u2014highlighting that aviation manufacturing being a global business has helped stakeholders understand the impact tariffs may have on the industry.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\">It\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\"> a unique time i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\">n U.S. aviation\u2014a doubling down on the need to modernize, a focus on the workforce needed to support the safe and efficient operation of the NAS, and new entrants promising continued innovation. Now more than ever, the Voice of Airports\u00ae must remain a vital part of the conversation, as it was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\">at the Summit this<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247257694 BCX0\"> week.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247257694 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Seth Cutter, Vice President of Industry Affairs, ACI-NA, and Ryan Madsen, Communications Manager, ACI-NA The U.S. Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Annual Global Aerospace Summit convened top aviation, aerospace, and defense [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16043,"featured_media":39176,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,51,52,32,5,50],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39170","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commercial-management","category-large-airports","category-medium-hub","category-operations","category-risk-management","category-small-airports"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.7 - 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