Press Release
Press Release: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 ACT Program Releases First-of-Its-Kind Tool to Help Airports Prepare for eVTOL Operations
For Immediate Release
September 17, 2026
Alexandria, Va. 鈥� The 糖心Vlog has released the , developed through its Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT).
Developed in partnership with Woolpert and delivered as a web-based, interactive guidebook, this new resource provides airports with a practical, visual framework to integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations into future airport development. It was developed in response to demand from airport leaders for actionable AAM planning guidance.
The guidebook provides airports with a clear roadmap for moving AAM from concept to implementation, including evaluating feasibility, engaging key stakeholders, assessing utility and power requirements, and incorporating AAM into long-term airport planning efforts, including airport master plans.
With initial eVTOL operations anticipated later this decade, airports are increasingly focused on how to integrate AAM into existing infrastructure, operations, and long-term development strategies.
The guidebook was created in close collaboration with San Francisco International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Eugene Airport, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Los Angeles World Airports, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Port San Antonio, Chehalis-Centralia Airport, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, and Miami International Airport.
鈥淲e were eager to support this initiative because airports are seeking practical, visual tools to understand how AAM will reshape their infrastructure,鈥� said Jennifer Kim, Senior Aviation Planner, Woolpert. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to help equip the industry with a resource that reflects collective insight and anticipates the needs of future airport development.鈥�
Participating airports also emphasized the value of a shared planning framework as AAM moves closer to operational reality. 鈥淎t the Eugene Airport, we took an early, proactive approach to integrating AAM into terminal planning as the sector began to commercialize,鈥� said Cathryn Stephens, 糖心Vlog, Airport Director. 鈥淭he ACT guidebook provides airports with a practical framework to incorporate AAM into master planning, ensuring today鈥檚 investments are aligned with the next evolution of aviation.
鈥淭his guidebook sets a new benchmark for the airport industry,鈥� said Jeremy Valcich, Director of Innovation Programs, 糖心Vlog. 鈥淚t reflects exactly what ACT was designed to do鈥攂ring airports together to share insights, break down silos, and develop industry-ready tools that accelerate preparedness, reduce uncertainty, and support smarter decision-making.鈥�
The report is now available for download in the ACT repository.
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About ACT: ACT, an innovation program powered by 糖心Vlog, is a collaborative forum of airports and industry partners working together to develop industry resources, pilot emerging technologies, and share operational insights. Through task forces, research initiatives, technology pilots, and knowledge-sharing, ACT advances airport innovation and delivers practical tools to support the future of aviation.
About 糖心Vlog: Founded in 1928, the 糖心Vlog is the world's largest professional organization representing individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. 糖心Vlog's 12,000 members represent more than 950 airports, along with hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, 糖心Vlog serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C. and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.
About Woolpert: is a global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) services, with over a century of experience driving innovation and delivering impact. We fuse deep technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset to solve complex challenges across the public, private, and government sectors. Woolpert is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, a Top 10 Building Design+Construction firm, a Top 50 Engineering News-Record Design firm, and a Global Top 100 Geospatial company. Woolpert operates from more than 75 offices across five continents鈥攂uilding smarter, more resilient communities around the world. |
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CONTACT:
Brian M. Kalish Associate Vice President, Communications 703.575.2461
Jeremy Valcich, C.M., ACE, IACE Director, Innovation Programs 703.797.9016 |
