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Airship AI Appoints Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar as First Advisory Board Member

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  • Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) appointed David V. Aguilar as its first Advisory Board member on April 29, 2026.
  • Aguilar brings over three decades of leadership experience in homeland security, border protection, and federal law enforcement.
  • He retired from the federal government in 2013 after 35 years of service, including roles as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Deputy Commissioner, and National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol.
  • As Acting Commissioner, Aguilar led a workforce of approximately 60,000 personnel, oversaw a budget of nearly $12 billion, managed over 320 ports of entry, and commanded the world's largest civilian law enforcement air force.
  • Prior to his role as Acting Commissioner, he served as National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he oversaw an expansion that doubled the agency's size to over 21,000 agents.
  • Following his government career, he founded DVA Group, LLC, an advisory firm focused on the homeland security market.
  • Paul Allen, President of Airship AI, stated that Aguilar's expertise in mission requirements and operational leadership will support the company's expansion in the homeland security market.
  • Aguilar highlighted Airship AI's Enterprise Intelligence Video Software as a Service (EIVSaaS) platform, noting its real-time capabilities in edge processing, sensor fusion, and actionable intelligence.
  • Aguilar has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Rank Award, the President's Meritorious Excellence Award, and the Department of Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal.
  • He serves or has served on advisory boards for organizations such as COLT-CZ US Holdings, SAP NS2, and the U.S. Border Patrol Foundation.
  • Airship AI is a Redmond, Washington-based technology company founded in 2006 that provides AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions.
  • The company's product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware, Acropolis enterprise management software, and Command family visualization tools.