Matt Cornelius

Today, ACI-NA led airports, airlines, hotels, and industry partners to urge DHS to maintain CBP operations at U.S. international gateway airports. Disruptions would ripple across the entire air transportation system, impacting travelers, cargo, and supply chains nationwide.

A bucket list of US travel orgs are calling for no reduction of CBP personnel at certain airports. "Any reduction in Customs and Border Protection operations at major U.S. gateway airports threatens tcause unnecessary chaos throughout the nation's air transportation system."

News: @USChamber @AirlinesDotOrg @USTravel urge administration not to disrupt any international air travel: “Any reduction in Customs and Border Protection operations at major U.S. gateway airports threatens to cause unnecessary chaos throughout the nation's air transportation system” reuters.com/world/us/us-tr…

Data being shared by airlines with administration/lawmakers on impact of potential Newark international air shutdown per memo seen by @Reuters: “There is no capacity at other Northeast airports to handle Newark’s international flights due to airports already being slot controlled. They already operate at max capacity due to on-going ATC staffing shortages and safety mitigation controls” reuters.com/world/us/us-tr…

One point airline officials are making to administration: “Newark airport accounts for almost $100 million a day in imports, primarily medicine and pharmaceuticals to US citizens” reuters.com/world/us/us-tr…

Appreciate the time spent with @FAA_Bryan today at @IACWashington with @airportscouncil EVP @cornelius_mj. Appreciate Bryan’s strong leadership on drone & AAM integration. Great to see @FAA_Chris today too, another great leader for advanced aviation technologies

@FAA_Bryan Thank you for a great conversation today @FAA_Bryan and for your work to advance modernization of our national aviation system… @IACWashington @mtrobbins32

It was an honor to speak at the International Aviation Club today about the future of the FAA and the National Airspace System. Safety, scalability, and collaboration with our international counterparts remain central to the work we’re doing to modernize America’s airspace for future generations.

Full house for @FAA_Bryan

ACI-NA congratulates Daniel J. Edwards on his confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs at @USDOT. Full statement: airportscouncil.org/press_release/…

A BIG thank you to our Capitol Connections Networking Event sponsors, @AirlinesDotOrg, @airportscouncil, @Delta, and @united, for their generous support in making this event possible. We’re excited to partner with the International Aviation Club to bring together Aero Club and IAC members for an evening of networking and connection. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow night!

ACI-NA released the following statement ahead of the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on passage of H.R. 7613, the Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, including Section 105.

The Senate unanimously passed the ROTOR Act to address the failures that led to the tragedy on January 29, 2025. While the ALERT Act makes many commonsense reforms, it does not include a critical NTSB recommendation: requiring ADS-B In for all aircraft in high-volume airspace. Any aviation safety bill that the House passes must include rigorous ADS-B requirements to ensure the safety of our skies.

GOOD NEWS: @SenateCommerce passed my legislation, the SAFEGUARDS Act. This legislation makes certain the $5.60 9/11 security fee that passengers pay when they purchase an airline ticket is being invested in improving airport security & efficiency. I look forward to the passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act by the full Senate to help improve the safety of U.S. airports.

ACI-NA released the following statement on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s passage of H.R. 7613, Airspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency (ALERT) Act of 2026, and the inclusion of Section 105 within the bill.

News: more than 100 airport executives implore Congress to end the @TSA funding standoff reuters.com/world/us/trump…

Thank you to @FAANews Associate Administrator for Airports Dan Edwards for joining the 2026 ACI-NA/@AAAEDelivers Washington Legislative Conference and discussing airport industry priorities, from AIP handbook updates to streamlining the regulatory process. #AirportsUnited

Big news at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport! Today, we announced the opening of the new U.S. Preclearance facility at our airport, a milestone more than a decade in the making. Thanks to the partnership and dedication of our airport community, and our U.S. and Canadian government partners, this vision becomes reality tomorrow with our first flight to New York. Preclearance will deliver smoother connections, new route opportunities, and a more seamless experience for every traveller passing through YTZ. This is a major step forward for our airport, our city, and the future of travel. Learn more: bit.ly/47zd4F3

Yesterday, ACI-NA joined aviation leaders at a luncheon hosted by the International Aviation Club of Washington featuring Chris McLaughlin, CEO of @DFWAirport. Discussion focused on infrastructure investment, operational excellence, and airports driving growth and connectivity.

In just 6 days, hear from top airport leaders shaping the future of aviation at the #GlobalAerospaceSummit! ✈️ Join leaders from @MWAAHQ, and @DFWAirport and @flytulsa International Airports at the Chamber’s signature aviation event. Panelists will discuss strategies to elevate the passenger journey, air traffic control modernization, and transformative infrastructure projects. Get your seat before this premier event sells out: bit.ly/3XkaKgR

Last week, I visited Asheville Regional Airport (@flyavlnow) to see the newly opened North Concourse and TSA checkpoint. This milestone in their AVL Forward project delivers a modern, passenger-focused experience, strengthening the region’s growing air service.