AirportConsulting
Summer 2008

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Cover Stories
The Next Generation of Rent-A-Car (RAC) Operations
By Edward Balkin, Director of Design, Coover-Clark & Associates, Inc.
Rent-A-Car (RAC) facilities are a critical aspect of an airport’s operations. They can make or break the airport experience for travelers. Travelers expect convenient service, including clear wayfinding and ease of renting and returning vehicles. However, these demands run counter to trends taking place at many terminals, where security and increased air operation needs are already maxing out the space available for RAC operations ...full story

LAWA Director Named ACC 2008 Aviation Award of Excellence Recipient
Gina Marie Lindsey, Executive Director of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has been selected as the recipient of the ACC 2008 Aviation Award of Excellence. She was chosen among a group of impressive candidates because of her active and persuasive commitment and dedication
to improving airports ...full story

Special Feature
Going Global with Export-Import Bank
By C. Michael Forgione, Vice President, International Business Development Division, Ex-Im Bank
As air passenger and cargo trips rapidly expand across the globe, so does the need for more airport infrastructure and its financing. Many consulting firms and airport suppliers are already taking advantage of international opportunities and are working on a variety of projects worldwide. However, a number of businesses are hesitant about expanding their market internationally because of potential risks, including whether compensation for services or goods shipped will ultimately be received, skepticism concerning contractual obligations, and the need to provide their own financing ...full story

Consultant Perspective
The Role of QA in Assuring Project Success
By Edward G. Balter, Principal, The Robert B. Balter Company
Your project is finally ready to go. After years of planning and design, community meetings, acquiring permits, carefully preparing plans and specifications, and selecting the contractor, your envisioned improvements are ready to become a reality. Now comes the hard part — ensuring the final project is built to the highest quality standard ...full story

Executive Update
A Goal Oriented Organization
By Michael J. DeVoy, P.E., RW Armstrong, ACC 2008 Board of Governors Chair
Two of ACC’s primary goals are to be recognized as the technical expert voice of airport development and to provide networking opportunities. Being the “enginerd” that I am, the first goal is near and dear to my heart, but the second one is just as important. I look back at this year’s ACC/AAAE Planning, Design, and Construction Symposium as a shining example of how we are achieving these goals ...full story

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ACC Executive Member Spotlight: Robinson Aviation (RVA), Inc.

ACC Associate Member Spotlight: ACO Polymer Products, Inc.

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