Aviation Council Of PA

What Aviation Council Of PA does

The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1960 and headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, that serves as the unified advocacy voice for the Commonwealth's aviation industry. Its membership spans all 119 public-use airports in Pennsylvania, fixed-base operators, flight schools, business aircraft operators, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, and air charter operators, with a volunteer Board of Directors led by officers drawn from member organizations such as Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority.

ACP operates four primary revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues (tiered pricing disclosed through a member portal), an annual conference (the 46th edition is upcoming, managed via Whova with separate sponsor, exhibitor, and attendee registration tracks), donations to a Government Affairs Fund (a 2025 goal of $100,000 with $47,500 raised via Stripe), and merchandise sales on a Printify-powered storefront whose proceeds fund student scholarships. Its flagship advocacy initiative is the AIR Act (Aviation Investment & Reform Act), which seeks $120–160 million annually in dedicated Pennsylvania aviation infrastructure funding and was advanced through a 2025 co-sponsorship memorandum released by Senator Dan Laughlin.

ACP's go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: members engage through 13+ standing committees (Executive, Legislative & Public Affairs, Scholarship, Safety, BOA & FAA Liaison, and others), an annual conference, monthly webinars, and direct advocacy with PennDOT, PA DCED, the FAA, and the PA Senate Aviation Caucus. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with the Aviation Foundation of Pennsylvania, AOPA, and NATA, and runs scholarship programs to address industry workforce shortages. There is no proprietary technology product; the underlying platform is a conventional membership/advocacy association built on WordPress, Stripe, Constant Contact, and Whova integrations.

Name

Aviation Council Of PA

Legal name

Aviation Council of Pennsylvania

Website

https://acpfly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania is a 1960-founded non-profit trade association representing all 119 Pennsylvania public-use airports, FBOs, flight schools, and aviation suppliers through membership dues, advocacy, an annual conference, and workforce development programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Industry Trade Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Aviation trade association
• Aviation advocacy services
• Aviation membership organization
• Airport industry representation
• Aviation industry conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Camp Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ACP generates revenue through annual membership dues from airports, fixed-base operators, flight schools, business aircraft operators, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers, air charter operators, and other aviation organizations. Membership includes access to member center, webinars, newsletter, directory, and exclusive events.
2. Annual Conference Revenue: ACP hosts an annual conference (46th upcoming) with registration fees for attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, sponsorship packages, and exhibitor fees via the Whova portal.
3. Donations and Government Affairs Fund: ACP accepts donations to support advocacy efforts including the Government Affairs Fund. The organization has a stated goal of $100,000 for 2025 progress.
4. Merchandise Sales: ACP operates an online store selling merchandise. All proceeds from merchandise sales benefit the scholarship fund for students in aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1960 that represents Pennsylvania's aviation industry through membership services, legislative advocacy, annual conferences, webinars, and scholarship programs. ACP serves as the unified voice for Pennsylvania's 119 public-use airports, fixed-base operators, flight schools, business aircraft operators, aerospace manufacturers, and air charter operators, advocating at state and federal levels for aviation infrastructure funding (notably through the AIR Act) and workforce development.

Product overview

The Aviation Council of Pennsylvania (ACP) is a non-profit trade association representing the Pennsylvania aviation industry since 1960. ACP offers a membership program with various service tiers providing access to webinars, newsletters, directory listings, and member-exclusive events. The organization hosts an annual conference (now in its 46th year) featuring educational programming, sponsor/exhibitor opportunities, and networking. ACP operates student scholarship programs funded through merchandise sales and donations, maintains a regional aviation event calendar, and provides airport resources including PennDOT contacts. The organization's primary advocacy initiative is the AIR Act (Aviation Investment & Reform Act), a legislative proposal to modernize Pennsylvania aviation funding. The association also supports government affairs through its fundraising program and provides various career resources and educational materials for the aviation community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ACP Annual Conference

Quantifiable outcome

• 226,000+ jobs supported by Pennsylvania aviation industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Aviation Foundation of Pennsylvania (AFP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP has partnered with the Aviation Foundation of Pennsylvania (AFP) as a key partner organization. The foundation supports aviation education and workforce development initiatives in the Commonwealth. ACP's Scholarship Committee maintains a relationship between ACP and AFP for scholarship distribution and fundraising.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Bureau of AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP works closely with PennDOT's Bureau of Aviation on state aviation programs, funding initiatives, and regulatory matters. The BOA & FAA Liaison Committee facilitates ongoing dialogue. ACP provides contacts for BOA Safety & Project Managers by region.
• Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP maintains a partnership with PA DCED for economic development initiatives related to aviation infrastructure and the Airport Land Development Zone (ALDZ) program.
• PA Senate Aviation CaucuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP partners with the PA Senate Aviation Caucus for legislative advocacy. Senator Dan Laughlin has released the co-sponsorship memorandum for the AIR Act through this partnership.
• Pennsylvania Aviation Advisory CommitteemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP collaborates with the state's Aviation Advisory Committee on aviation policy and planning initiatives. The Joint AAC/ACP Funding Subcommittee supports coordinated advocacy efforts.
• AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP has been featured in AOPA news coverage highlighting the AIR Act legislation. AOPA supports ACP's High School Aviation STEM Curriculum promotion through the Scholarship Committee. AOPA serves as a national partner with common interests in aviation advocacy.
• NATA (National Air Transportation Association)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP's Safety Committee partners with NATA for safety educational opportunities, utilizing FAA's FAASTeam and other national organization partnerships for professional development.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACP maintains federal contacts and works with the FAA on aviation safety, regulations, and the Airport Improvement Program. The BOA & FAA Liaison Committee facilitates regular communication.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Florida Airports Council: Florida's state-level aviation trade association. Structurally near-identical to ACP — represents airports and aviation stakeholders across a single state via advocacy, conferences, and membership — but serves Florida's larger aviation market rather than Pennsylvania.
• Tennessee Aviation Association: Tennessee's state-level aviation association. Structurally similar to ACP — advocacy, conferences, and membership services for airports and aviation businesses within a single state — but serves Tennessee rather than Pennsylvania.
• Ohio Aviation Association: Ohio's state aviation trade association. Directly comparable to ACP in mission and member profile (airports, FBOs, aviation businesses), differing primarily in the state it represents and the policy environment it operates within.
• Michigan Aeronautics Association: Michigan's state-level aviation trade association. Analogous in scope and activities to ACP, advocating for state aeronautics funding, hosting events, and uniting airports and FBOs, but operates within Michigan rather than Pennsylvania.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO): National umbrella organization for state aviation agencies and officials. Highly comparable to ACP in mission (advancing state aviation infrastructure and policy), but operates at the federal/national level across all U.S. states rather than a single state.
• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE): Largest professional association for airport executives in the U.S. Overlaps significantly with ACP's airport operator membership base, but serves a national audience of executives rather than a single state's full aviation ecosystem.
• National Business Aviation Association (NBAA): National trade association for business aviation. ACP's own logo carries an 'NBAA_Pennsylvania' designation, reflecting its affiliated role. Overlaps in business aviation operator membership and advocacy themes but at a national scale.
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA): Largest general aviation association in the U.S. ACP partners with AOPA on aviation STEM curriculum and AIR Act advocacy. Comparable in advocacy-driven member services but operates at a national scale with millions of individual members.
• National Air Transportation Association (NATA): National trade association representing FBOs, charter operators, and aviation businesses. ACP's Safety Committee explicitly partners with NATA, indicating strong operational and membership overlap, though NATA operates nationally rather than within a single state.

Direct peers

• Aviation Foundation of Pennsylvania: ACP's named strategic partner, also based in Pennsylvania, focused on aviation education and workforce development. Operates as a complementary nonprofit serving overlapping PA aviation stakeholders and co-distributes scholarships with ACP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acpfly
• Facebookfacebook.com/AviationCouncilOfPA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviation-council-of-pa

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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