TIMELINE ACC forms with 14 charter members; to pass FAA reauthorization legislation for airport project funding
First frequentflyer program introduced by American Airlines, with United & Delta following suit
ACC & KEY INDUSTRY EVENTS
ACC professional staff replaces volunteers
ACC debuts AirportConsulting newsletter
Legislative coalition formed
First ACC Aviation Excellence Award goes to Clifton Moore of Los Angeles Department of Airports
1990
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Airline Deregulation Act ends aspects of U.S. government control of commercial aviation
Nationwide strike by air traffic controllers union forces temporary flight restrictions
ACC Outlook weekly e-mail debuts, followed by communiques offering legislative, regulatory & technology updates
ACC Associate membership established & 16 join
1991
1992
“ACC was formed to be the voice of airport consultants. ACC has broadened that mission to include a diverse range of businesses engaged in airport development while maintaining its reputation of professional excellence.”
1993
1994
ACC launches www.ACConline.org ACC membership hits 200
Bomb downs Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killed 270 people and adding portable computers and radios to the screening process
2003
2009
Terrorists fly 2 passenger planes into World Trade Center, killing nearly 3,000
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ACC launches the Security Manufacturers Coalition to provide a voice for securityequipment manufacturers within the U.S.
ACC Institute established
2001
members of the airport industry, to collaborate and share ideas, and to have access to a cross-section of professionals in the industry.”
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ACC on-line webinar program launched
1998
Passenger Facilities Charge (PFC) established
ACC splits up the Summer Workshop Series, creating an event focused on FAA topics in the Airports Technical Workshop and a joint event with TSA titled the Security Capabilities Workshop.
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First ACC/AAAE Symposium held; Paula Hochstetler begins leadership role with ACC
ACC Executive membership tops 100
1988
1987
ACC Summer Workshop Series, with co-host FAA, becomes an annual event
For the first time, the popular Airport Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium reaches 1,000 attendees
2010
US Airways Flight 1549 flies into a flock of seagulls just after takeoff, prompting the so-called Miracle on the Hudson.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) created to improve security President Bush signs “Vision 100 — Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act” into law, bringing together six government agencies to transform the future of air transportation. Vision 100 marked the 100th anniversary of first manned flight by the Wright Brothers
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Longtime ACC President Paula Hochstetler retires and passes the baton to T.J. Schulz
2011
Airline mergers continue as United Airlines completes their acquisition of Continental Airlines
2012
2013
ACC Launches New Member Recognition Program to recognize the many companies that have been long-term supporters of ACC ACC partners for the first time with British Aviation Group (BAG) to co-host the 2015 Global Business Summit in Central London, United Kingdom
2014
2015
KLM becomes the first airline in the world to provide flights using biofuel
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Malaysia Airlines faces two international tragedies, Flight 370 is lost over the Indian Ocean in March and Flight 17 is shot down in July
ACC Training Hub launched, ACC celebrates its 40th year at the Annual Conference and Exhibition! ACC launches a new tiered dues structure for members
2018
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For the first time in history, and after a number of failures, SpaceX launches a rocket carrying a payload into orbit and then returns it safely to Earth
After 23 short-term extensions, Congress passes the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
Following the Great Recession, ACC returns to 250 members
A mass shooting occurs at Fort LauderdaleHollywood International Airport in Broward County, Florida on January 6, 2017, near baggage claim in Terminal 2 New U.S. Treasury regulations go into effect that among other things allow increased travel to Cuba by American citizens and allow U.S. airlines to open offices in Cuba
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