In the early 1990s, major global barriers around the world were
dissolving. To effectively address the challenges of managing
airports in a global economy, there was a need for advanced airport
management education and professional development across the
world.
To respond to that need, AAAE’s commitment to professional
excellence and the AAAE accreditation program went international
through the creation in 1992 of the International Association of
Airport Executives (IAAE), affiliated with AAAE.