5 Nov 2024

AMAC, ATL and MBDA Announce Historic Partnership to Support Minority Business Growth

ATLANTA, GA (November 2, 2024) — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is pleased to announce a landmark partnership between the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MOU was signed Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Georgia World Congress Center during the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. This partnership signifies a collaborative commitment to empower minority-owned businesses within the aviation industry and … Read More
2 Nov 2024

Enterprise Mobility Continues Critical Support with $30,000 Grant to the AMAC Foundation, Surpassing $130,000 in Total Contributions

Washington, DC (November 4, 2024) – The AMAC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), is thrilled to announce a $30,000 grant from Enterprise Mobility, marking another year of invaluable support for its mission. This recent contribution brings Enterprise Mobility’s cumulative giving to over $130,000, showcasing their unwavering commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the aviation industry. This ongoing support strengthens the AMAC Foundation’s ability to expand its impact through scholarships, mentorships, and career … Read More

18 Oct 2024

AMAC Statement on the Mid-America Milling Company v. U.S. Department of Transportation Case

WASHINGTON, DC (October 18, 2024) – The Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) issued the following statement on the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky’s issued opinion in the case filed against the U.S. Department of Transportation by Mid-America Milling Company, LLC and Bagshaw Trucking, Inc. “The Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a narrow preliminary injunction suspending the use of race and gender in the case filed by Mid-America Milling Company, LLC, and … Read More
9 Oct 2024

Recap: Inaugural She SOARS — Women in Aviation Summit

Thank you for participating in and supporting the inaugural She SOARS—Women in Aviation Summit. Nearly 50 speakers and over 300 attendees in the aviation industry, including mid- and upper-management professionals, HR leaders, airport governing authorities, government officials and industry association leaders, convened to focus on women’s multifaceted advantages in the workplace, career growth, professional development, and well-being of the mind and soul. You can access the event photos and program guide. The summit was a resounding success. It brought together … Read More
4 Oct 2024

Senator Warnock Addresses AMAC Members During Historic Induction of Atlanta Board

“We’re great because of our diversity.” ATLANTA, GA  – In a historic and powerful ceremony, the City of Atlanta witnessed a defining moment in its aviation history. The induction of the founding board of the Atlanta Chapter of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) was marked by grandeur and purpose, underscored by the commitment to uphold the legacy of former Atlanta mayor, Maynard H. Jackson, Jr. The event was made even more significant by the presence of a U.S. Senator … Read More
18 Sep 2024

Los Angeles World Airports, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, and Delta Air Lines Celebrate Local, Minority-Owned Business Participation Milestone at LAX Terminal 3

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and Delta Air Lines, today celebrated the local and minority businesses powering the latest dining and retail offering at the new Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) including local brands Alfred, Fat Sal’s, Homeboy, Native by Nyesha, and Yakumi. Today’s milestone reflects LAWA and URW’s commitment to diverse, inclusive airport concessions and raises the bar on local, minority-, and female-owned business participation at LAX by including 22 … Read More
10 Sep 2024

STATEMENT: Business & Civil Rights Leaders Applaud the Congressional Black Caucus’s Report on Corporate Accountability

WASHINGTON, DC (September 10, 2024) – Today, business and civil rights leaders are reacting to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) report on corporate accountability. A group of 18 business and civil rights leaders signed on to a statement applauding the CBC and the companies that participated in this first accountability assessment. These leaders called on companies to stand firm in their dedication to diverse and inclusive business practices because it creates value for the companies and ensures national competitiveness. You … Read More
5 Sep 2024

ACRP FY25 Airport Research Projects

View the ACRP FY25 Airport Research Projects here: https://www.nationalacademies.org/webdocs/acrp_fy25_program_announcement/ACRP_FY25_Program_Announcement.pdf?channelToken=b9515dcea9b44b1caeec286a25accf32&download=false&tStamp=1723063358411 The Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) is a contract research program with the objective of developing near-term, practical solutions to problems facing airport operating agencies. The ACRP is sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and managed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, through the Transportation Research Board. Program oversight and governance are provided by representatives of airport operating agencies and others appointed to the ACRP Oversight Committee … Read More
5 Sep 2024

TRB DEI Video Competition: Moving Toward Inclusiveness

The Transportation Research Board’s Special Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) invites anyone involved with TRB to submit short videos describing how their organization has advanced the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or belonging either in the broader transportation community or in their organization. Videos should aim to highlight DE&I efforts so that others can learn and be inspired by them. Who can submit a video? Anyone involved with TRB can submit a 1-2 minute video about innovative, unique, or effective … Read More
26 Aug 2024

39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Draws Over 1,500 Attendees to Nashville, TN to Promote DEI in the Aviation Industry

The 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place August 3–7, 2024, in Nashville, TN connected over 1,500 attendees who engaged in education, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries. We thank the conference host, the Nashville International Airport, and the City of Nashville for their generous support. We also extend special thanks to all the attendees, speakers and sponsors; without their support, the conference couldn’t have occurred. We hope … Read More

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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.