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In today's dynamic business landscape, the aviation and real estate industries share more common ground than meets the eye. "Soaring to New Heights" explores how the innovative strategies and leadership principles that propel American Airlines to success can be purposefully applied to elevate the commercial real estate sector. In its 2024 rankings, Airports Council International (ACI) placed CLT Airport #6 in the world for air traffic. American Airlines accounts for 88% of annual commercial passenger traffic at CLT and offers non-stop service from CLT to more than 178 destinations in 27 countries. Meet the leaders of American’s Corporate Real Estate team and learn more about CLT’s competitive position for air service and plans to accommodate continued growth in the terminal, airfield, and airspace. Join us as we discover how the sky-high standards of airline excellence can help real estate professionals reach new altitudes in their careers and businesses. Speakers: Tracy Montross (Moderator) Managing Director of Government Affairs American Airlines Tracy Montross joined American Airlines as a Regional Director of Government Affairs in January 2014.  While based in Charlotte, Montross serves as the airline’s representative in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee.  Throughout this territory, she is responsible for developing and executing regulatory and legislative proposals that may have a material effect on the company’s business operations; coordinating strategies that support operational efficiencies, tax relief, noise abatement, labor relations, corporate real estate, environmental goals, and corporate philanthropy; and represents American Airlines with various state and local governments, economic development agencies, Airports and Aviation Divisions, and industry associations to advocate for corporate and customer interests. In 2023, Montross was promoted to Managing Director with additional responsibilities for commercial strategy and business development. Montross is active within her community and has served as Chair of the...