28 Mar 2017

Atlanta Tech Loses FAA Approval

With air travel expected to double in the next 20 years, according to industry experts, the demand for all related occupations will soar.

28 Mar 2017

The Virginia Department of Transportation promotes partnerships to create contract opportunities

VDOT Commissioner Charles Kilpatrick expressed the same level of commitment: “We’re proud to assist the Transportation DBE Advisory Committee in facilitating growth and business opportunities for DBE firms in Virginia through this event. These businesses play an important role in transportation projects across the Commonwealth, and are at the heart of our mission to Keep Virginia Moving.”

28 Mar 2017

Report Calls for Air Traffic Control Reform Ahead of FAA Reauthorization

One of the chief arguments behind the spin-off plan is that air traffic control operations, which are subject to the annual appropriations process, face constant political and funding uncertainty. Eno points out that “many other developed countries have already departed from this model.”“Only an entity outside the direct control of government will have the necessary independence to implement modern technologies at the pace needed to meet demand,” said Rui Neiva, the report’s co-author.The report found that the government has struggled … Read More

28 Mar 2017

Trump Administration Releases FY’18 Budget Outline Document

Blueprint Gives Nod to Controversial Air Traffic Control Proposal; Silent on Major Airport InvestmentOn March 16th the Trump Administration released it’s much anticipated budget blueprint for Fiscal Year 2018.  The broad plan presented to Congress provides a first glimpse into the priorities of the new President and his Administration.  With respect to transportation the Administration’s budget request would shrink the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) by 13 percent which represents a $2.4 billion decrease from 2017 levels.  The document is … Read More

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Judges

Each Runway to Success Competition will feature a judging panel composed of industry executives and business owners with expertise across the airport, aviation and transportation sectors, including operations, procurement and supplier management.

The final pitch competition, held at the AMAC Airport Business Conference, will feature a VIP panel of leaders from the largest airport food and retail operators in North America who possess the authority to extend a business offer.

Suppliers

Supplier applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Suppliers of Goods and Services Positioned to Support Growth, Innovation or Customer Experience in the Aviation Industry

  • Suppliers Offering Strategic, Innovative or Scalable Solutions

  • Must Be Registered as a Legal Business Entity and in Good Standing

  • At Least 51% Minority- or Woman-Owned

  • Able to Clearly Articulate the Value of Their Product or Service in a Short Pitch Format

  • Must Be Available to Attend the Live Pitch Event

  • Must Not Currently Have or Be In the Process of Establishing an Agreement With Any Operators or Airport Concessionaires

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HOSTS

AMAC is accepting applications from partners to host one of the eight (8) first-round Runway to Success Supplier Pitch Competitions.

Hosting a first-round competition is critical to the overall Runway to Success Supplier Competition. Each host site serves as a gateway for local and regional entrepreneurs, small businesses and ACDBEs to access AMAC’s national platform and connect to contracting and partnership opportunities.

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