Key Organizations in the Airport Industry (ICAO, ACI, IATA)

This is a simplistic overview of the key organizations in the Airport Industry that airport planners should be aware of.

International
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1. ICAO - International Air Transport Organization, the United Nations body charged with civil aviation matters
2. ACI - Airports Council International, representing Airports
3. IATA - International Air Transport Association, representing Airlines
4. Department of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Authority of each country

United States
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1. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration (part of the US Department of Transportation)
2. ACI-NA - North American branch of ACI, representing Airports (generally the larger commercial service airports)
2. AAAE - American Association of Airport Executives, representing Airport executives
3. ACC - Airport Consultants Council, representing consultants
4. ATA - Air Transport Association, representing airlines
5. AOPA - Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
6. State Department of Transportation (e.g. TxDOT etc.)
7. NBAA - National Business Aviation Association
8. NASAO - National Association of State Aviation Officials