Aviation View | Volume 1, Issue 2

51 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 AIRPORT CONSULTANTS COUNCIL Excellence in airport development F ounded in 1978, the Airport Consultants Council (ACC) is the global trade association that represents private businesses involved in the development and operations of airports and related facilities. ACC is the only association that focuses exclusively on the business interests of firms with airport-related technical expertise. ACC provides airport consultants, builders, and suppliers with a voice in Washington, D.C. and throughout the world. The Council presents issues directly to leaders on Capitol Hill, expressing members’ concerns in the global marketing arena and educating members on effective advocacy techniques. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the Council regularly informs its members of new trends, while promoting fair competition and procurement practices that protect the industry’s bottom line. This year, the 43rd ACC Annual Conference and Exposition – a very popular event for attendees AT A GLANCE AIRPORT CONSULTANTS COUNCIL WHAT: Global trade association representing private businesses involved in airport development and operations WHERE: Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia WEBSITE: www.acconline.org