Great Lakes Chapter, American Association of Airport Executives

07/03/2025

✈️📨 UPDATE: GLCAAAE now has a NEW page. Please transition over to make sure you like and follow our new page for all things AAmerican Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)related and Chapter related.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577840936824

Formed in 1968 the GLC represents Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Winnipeg.

06/17/2025

Our next VIRTUAL Coffee Chat is coming up!!!!
Topic: Committee Speed Dating ✈️

06/15/2025

✈️ Happy Father’s Day to the dads who taught us to dream big, fly high, and always check the weather!

From all of us in the aviation community — thank you for being our copilots in life. 🛫💙

06/12/2025

https://aaae.org/press-releases/aaae-leaders-2025-2026

HEY! We recognize some of those names 👏👏👏

In the words of American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) President and CEO Todd Hauplti, "AAAE is fortunate to have a group of exceptional airport executives who have pledged their time, energy, and talent to help guide the Association forward."

Rebecca Hupp, A.A.E., Airport Director, Boise Airport, took office June 10 as Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) for 2025-2026.

05/28/2025

🏆✈️ NOMINATIONS WELCOME🏆✈️

Nominations are open for the Great Lakes Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (GLC-AAAE) Annual Awards! There’s no better time to recognize the people and projects that are making a real difference in our aviation community.

https://glcaaae.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=2243672 #!/

Awards will be presented during the 2025 Chapter Annual Conference, in Moline, Illinois, taking place July 24-27, 2025.

Quad Cities International Airport - MLI

05/27/2025

Dayton International Airport (DAY) in the United States has announced a new partnership aimed at transforming the parking experience for travelers. This initiative is focused on making airport access more convenient by allowing passengers to reserve and pay for parking in advance, reducing wait times and simplifying their journey from the start.

Teaming up with SP+ Parking Metropolis, a tech company specializing in artificial intelligence and computer vision, the airport is rolling out a fully automated, contactless parking system. This cutting-edge approach will eliminate the need for tickets or payment machines by using AI to manage a seamless drive-in, drive-out process.

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/dayton-international-airport-upgrades-parking-with-new-artificial-intelligence-solution/

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor.

The Great Lakes Chapter of AAAE proudly salutes the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Today, we pause to reflect on their sacrifice—especially those who served in aviation roles that have shaped our industry and safeguarded our skies.

Their legacy inspires us to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and support the future of aviation. ✈️🇺🇸

With gratitude and respect—we remember.

05/24/2025

Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of the skies—our dedicated aviation maintenance technicians.

We are incredibly grateful for the hardworking mechanics who keep our operations running smoothly and safely. Rain or shine, day or night, they’re on the ground making sure every aircraft is flight-ready and every passenger’s journey begins with confidence.

05/15/2025

😍We have TWO Chapter Chats this month! 😍

Chapter Chats are for members only, providing a unique opportunity to connect with peers and stay informed on the latest trends in aviation.

Register for the Chapter Chat: "Planning for Resiliency in the Face of a Changing Climate"

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET

Mead & Hunt

Link to register: https://glcaaae.memberclicks.net/may-chapter-chat #!/

05/13/2025

Join us on Tuesday, May 20, at 1:00 PM ET for an exclusive Chapter Chat: "The Ultimate Playbook for ACE, CM and AAE Certification" with Tony McMichael, A.A.E..

The Ultimate Playbook for ACE, CM, and AAE Certification will focus on the trainings offered by AAAE and will be hosted by the GLC’s Board of Examiner Tony McMichael A.A.E.. Attendees will learn valuable insight, pertinent to staying current on in the airport management field and will have an opportunity to connect with other professionals within the chapter.

Chapter Chats are for members only, providing a unique opportunity to connect with peers and stay informed on the latest trends in aviation.

Register today at https://lnkd.in/en_zutpm

05/09/2025

📢 Submit Your Nominations NOW! 📢

🚒ARFF Achievement Award
🚒ARFF Valor Award

Your attention to this is urgent! Nominations for these awards will close at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time June 23, 2025. Nominations received after the deadline will be deemed noncompliant with NO EXCEPTION. All nominations are to be sent via email to Allen Ward, A.M.F. at [email protected].


Nominations for either award should consist of no more than two (2) type written pages and cover the time period April 2024 through May 2025. Nominations along with any documents that provide evidence of the nominee’s activity must be received by June 23, 2025.