Airship AI Appoints Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar as First Advisory Board Member
Rhea-AI Summary
Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP) appointed David V. Aguilar as its first Advisory Board member on April 29, 2026. Aguilar brings 35 years of federal homeland security and border protection leadership, including service as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, overseeing ~60,000 personnel and a ~$12 billion budget.
This appointment aims to inform the company’s strategy for AI-driven video, sensor, and data management solutions for homeland security and public-sector customers.
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News Market Reaction – AISP
In the Apr 29 session, AISP declined 1.78%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 | Federal contract award | Positive | +2.4% | DHS follow-on award for AI video and sensor intelligence capabilities. |
| Feb 17 | Earnings update | Positive | +0.0% | Q4 2025 revenue and margin growth with guidance for improving cash flow. |
| Nov 17 | Earnings update | Negative | -11.1% | Q3 2025 loss and headwinds from procurement delays and shutdown impacts. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent homeland security/AI contract and earnings updates have generally seen price moves that align with the underlying news tone, with one notable earnings-related selloff on mixed results and headwinds.
Over the last six months, Airship AI has paired contract wins and rapid growth with ongoing investment and volatility. On Apr 16, 2026, a $2.1M Department of Homeland Security follow-on award for AI-driven video and sensor intelligence produced a modest positive move. Q4 2025 results on Feb 17, 2026 showed $6.5M revenue and improving margins with no material price reaction. Q3 2025 results on Nov 17, 2025 highlighted growth but also a larger operating loss and federal procurement delays, followed by a double‑digit decline.
Key Terms
enterprise intelligence video software as a service (eivsaas) technical
edge processing technical
sensor fusion technical
actionable intelligence technical
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Seasoned Homeland Security Leader Brings Decades of Border Security, Law Enforcement, and Strategic Leadership Experience
REDMOND, Wash., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airship AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AISP) (“Airship AI” or the “Company”), a leader in AI-driven video, sensor, and data management surveillance solutions, today announced the appointment of David V. Aguilar as the Company’s first Advisory Board member.
Mr. Aguilar brings more than three decades of leadership experience across homeland security, border protection, and federal law enforcement. He retired from government service in 2013 after 35 years with the federal government, including service as Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), Deputy Commissioner of CBP, and National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. In those roles, he served as one of the most senior career officers in the nation’s largest federal law enforcement organization.
As Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mr. Aguilar led a workforce of approximately 60,000 personnel, including 43,000 uniformed law enforcement officers, and oversaw a budget of nearly
Prior to serving as Acting Commissioner, Mr. Aguilar held the role of Deputy Commissioner of CBP and previously served as National Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, where he oversaw the largest expansion in the agency’s history, doubling the Border Patrol to more than 21,000 agents. Following his government career, he founded DVA Group, LLC, an advisory and consulting firm focused on the homeland security market and served as Founding Principal of Global Security and Innovative Strategies, advising clients on border security, trade, supply chain security, and strategic risk management.
“David’s unmatched experience at the highest levels of U.S. border security and homeland defense makes him an extraordinary addition to Airship AI as our first Advisory Board member,” said Paul Allen President of Airship AI. “His insight into mission requirements, operational leadership, and the evolving needs of homeland security customers will be incredibly valuable as we continue to expand our presence in this market.”
Mr. Aguilar added, “Airship AI has built a compelling Enterprise Intelligence Video Software as a Service (EIVSaaS) platform that addresses the growing demand for secure, intelligent, and operationally relevant software and hardware solutions across homeland security and the public sector. Airship’s differentiation lies in delivering real-time capabilities, including edge processing, sensor fusion, and actionable intelligence, capabilities that transform existing systems into an integrated decision advantage for end users. I am honored to join the Company as its first Advisory Board member and look forward to supporting its continued growth and innovation.”
Mr. Aguilar’s leadership and service have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Presidential Rank Award, the President’s Meritorious Excellence Award, the Department of Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal, and multiple lifetime achievement awards. He also serves, or has served, in advisory and board roles with organizations including COLT-CZ US Holdings, Homeland Security Dialogue Forum, SAP NS2, the U.S. Border Patrol Foundation, and the University of Houston Border and Trade Institute.
About Airship AI Holdings, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Airship AI (NASDAQ: AISP) is a U.S. owned and operated technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Airship AI is an AI-driven video, sensor and data management surveillance platform that improves public safety and operational efficiency for public sector and commercial customers by providing predictive analysis of events before they occur and meaningful intelligence to decision makers. Airship AI’s product suite includes Outpost AI edge hardware and software offerings, Acropolis enterprise management software stack, and Command family of visualization tools.
For more information, visit https://airship.ai.
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