Message from the President

Dear Members and Friends:

After 3 years, the time has come to end my journey as President & CEO of AMAC. I am deeply saddened to make this announcement, but brimming with nostalgia, gratitude and optimism. I look back with so much pride to an extraordinary group of board members, staff, members, corporate and strategic directors that have redefined our future and who we have helped to empower.
 
I invite you to begin or expand your participation alongside AMAC and help guide the change you want to see in the aviation community. Whether you donate to the AMAC Foundation, become a member, participate in our events or invest in our organization, we deliver lasting impact that you can be proud of. If you are already standing with us, we thank you for your confidence in the critical work and solutions we have endeavored to deliver with great discipline, passion, innovation and integrity over the last 35 years.

With Gratitude, 

Krystal J. Brumfield 
President & CEO
Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC)
EVENTS
AMAC San Francisco Mixer

June 21, 2019 | San Francisco, CA
You're Invited! Join us for a networking mixer on Friday, June 21 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Aviation Museum and Library to learn more about AMAC. SFO representatives will also discuss current projects and the certification process!

35th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference

August 20-23, 2019 | Los Angeles, CA
AMAC's Annual Airport Business Diversity Conference continues to unite over 1,000 aviation professionals for a highly acclaimed industry event - serving as a hub for education, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries.

FOUNDATION FOCUS
Play in or Sponsor the Bill Walker Memorial Golf Tournament

This signature AMAC Foundation annual event allows you to support scholars and participate in optimal networking while doing business on the green. This year's tournament will be held at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort on Wednesday, August 21 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Post BID/JOB Opportunities to the AMAC Career Center
Do you have an exciting BID/JOB opportunity you would like to share? AMAC members can exclusively access the AMAC Career Center (BID/JOB Board) for FREE as an added member benefit. All are welcome to post - get your opportunity listed today by following these easy steps!
DEN Expands Bag Drop Options with Valet Service at Remote Parking Lots

As a follow-up to its popular transit station bag drop, Denver International Airport (DEN) debuted free luggage drops at two remote parking lots in November. The new sites up the ante with valet-style service.

TPA Issues Open Call for Artists

Tampa International Airport (TPA) will soon announce a call for nine new public art works as part of Phase 2 of its expansion. An informational session will be held and visual artists of any medium invited to apply by July 17 to be considered for commissions from $100,000 to $520,000.

INDUSTRY UPDATES
Increasing Diversity in Aviation: Why and How

Today, the aviation industry is grappling with methods to improve inclusion and diversity. 92.3% of aircraft pilots and flight engineers in the U.S. are white, according to Data USA, and 93% are male.

FAA Announces $840M in Infrastructure Grants to 381 Airports in 47 States

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $840 million in airport infrastructure grants, the first allotment of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.

Trump Administration Imposes New Travel Restrictions on Cuba

The U.S. announced major new restrictions on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba blocking the most common way Americans are able to visit the island - through organized tour groups that license U.S. citizens to travel automatically.
FAA is Offering New Partnership Opportunities to Validate Key Drone Technologies

Is your company up for a challenge? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will partner with qualified commercial companies who can match the agency's $6 million pledge to perform vital drone integration safety work at the FAA's UAS test sites.