Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's members represent some 850 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support airports. AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities including training, meetings and conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.

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AAAE has an 80-year history of service on behalf of airport professionals.

AAAE membership is open to airport professionals at all levels.

AAAE represents airports of all sizes, in all parts of the country.

AAAE offers leadership opportunities for executives from airports of all sizes.

AAAE has a strong network of six affiliated regional chapters.

AAAE ranks in the top one percent of trade and professional associations with a $40 million annual budget and $50 million in assets, including its own headquarters building and other investments that have created significant value for its members and placed AAAE on sound financial footing for generations to come.

AAAE has achieved that growth without relying on member dues, which remain unchanged since 1991 and account for less than 5 percent of AAAE's annual revenues.

AAAE offers a "cafeteria approach" to services that ensures members get what they want rather than a typical association model, which bundles services and requires everyone to support via dues.

The AAAE model ensures responsiveness to member needs and spurs innovation in solving unique and difficult problems for airports and the aviation industry.

The AAAE scholarship program has awarded more than $2 million to more than 1,500 students since 1989. More than $200,000 is awarded annually.

AAAE led a successful effort to raise funds for airport workers devastated by Hurricane Katrina.