Runways & Real Estate: Aviation Leaders Share Insights on Growth Across North Texas

The Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth recently hosted Runways & Real Estate, a Get RE(al) program, that brought together leaders from aviation and development for a conversation about the role airports play in shaping economic growth across North Texas.

Held at the Fort Worth Club, this breakfast event welcomed members and guests for an inside look at how aviation infrastructure, logistics and surrounding development continue to drive opportunity across the region.

A Conversation on Aviation and Regional Growth

The program featured a panel discussion with:

• Roger Venables, Aviation Director, City of Fort Worth

• Chris Ash, President of Alliance Aviation Companies at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Hillwood

• Chris McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Each speaker offered unique insight into the evolving aviation landscape and its connection to real estate and economic development.

Together, the panel underscored how aviation infrastructure and surrounding development work hand-in-hand to create long-term economic opportunity.

Connecting Aviation and Real Estate

Programs like Runways & Real Estate help bring together industry professionals, public leaders and regional stakeholders to better understand the forces shaping growth across Fort Worth and North Texas.

From cargo, logistics and international connectivity to land use and infrastructure planning, the discussion highlighted the important role aviation assets play in supporting commercial development and regional competitiveness.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors who helped make this Get RE(al) program possible:

Their support helps the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth continue hosting conversations that bring together leaders from across the commercial real estate community.