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ACI-NA Releases New Industry Research

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has released two comprehensive new reports analyzing U.S. airport infrastructure needs as well as the airport industry’s impact on the national economy.  The first report, “Modern Airports for a Stronger America:...

Lyttle Tapped To Lead MCO

Lance Lyttle, who is currently leading Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), has been selected to serve as the next CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, overseeing Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The GOAA said...

SSP Publishes New Industry Trends Whitepaper

Concessionaire SSP has released a new whitepaper addressing trends across the travel hospitality industry. Analyzing the geopolitical factors, societal shifts and changing environmental concerns that drive traveler behavior, the report notes a few emerging...

Vantage Group Launches New Aviation Infrastructure Investment Initiative

Transportation development firm Vantage Group has announced the launch of a new aviation venture initiative. Vantage Futures will seek to partner with early-stage, seed and Series B companies focused on sustainable aviation technology, connected infrastructure and...
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PANYNJ Selects McKeon As Aviation Director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has selected Sarah McKeon to succeed Charles Everett Jr. as director of aviation for the Port Authority’s airports, effective March 1. Everett will retire after a 40-year career in aviation.  The Port Authority’s aviation...

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OAK Opens Two Stores

OAK Opens Two Stores

Oakland International Airport (OAK) has opened two new stores in Terminal 1. Oakland Duty Free, operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a variety of fragrances, spirits and confections while Little Main St. @OAK, also operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a...

ACK Selects New Airport Manager

ACK Selects New Airport Manager

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission has named Warren Smith its new airport manager for Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Smith, who began his role on March 3, will manage terminal operations, airfield activities, business and service operations, and regulatory...

LGA Gateway Partners Awards STEM Education Non-Profit Grant

LGA Gateway Partners Awards STEM Education Non-Profit Grant

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)’s Terminal B developer LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have awarded STEM educational non-profit NYC FIRST, Inc. LGP’s first B-INSPIRED STEM Grant. With this grant, NYC FIRST will...

DTW Opens First 24/7 Store

DTW Opens First 24/7 Store

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has opened its first 24-hour travel retail store. Corktown Place, named after Detroit’s oldest neighborhood and operated by Paradies Lagardère, offers travelers a variety of news and convenience items and will include a...

Fatburger Opens at DFW Employee Cafeteria

Fatburger Opens at DFW Employee Cafeteria

FAT (Fresh. Authentic.Tasty) Brands Inc. announced the opening of a Fatburger outpost in the American Airlines employee cafeteria at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new location, operated in partnership with Bankhead Food Group LLC and Gideon Toal...

Jabbrrbox and IWG Announce Smart Work Pods Partnership

Jabbrrbox and IWG Announce Smart Work Pods Partnership

High-tech privacy pod firm Jabbrrbox LLC and flexible workspace company International Workplace Group (IWG) have announced a new partnership to develop Jabbrrbox signature private workspaces across transit and public facilities. The two companies will install 3,750...

JFK Millennium Partners Selects K2 For T6 Security Checkpoint

JFK Millennium Partners Selects K2 For T6 Security Checkpoint

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) Terminal 6 developer JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) has selected K2 Security Screening Group (K2 SSG) as its partner to install the security checkpoint screening system at John F. Kennedy International Airport...

MWAA Names Thomas Beatty EVP And COO

MWAA Names Thomas Beatty EVP And COO

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has named Thomas R. Beatty its next executive vice president and COO. In his new role Beatty will manage operations, airfield safety, regulatory compliance and security functions at Ronald Reagan Washington...

DFW Launches Therapy Dog Thursdays

DFW Launches Therapy Dog Thursdays

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) cafe brand Whisk & Bowl Bakery has launched a new weekly therapy dog initiative. Therapy Dog Thursdays, which will be held at Elevate Gourmet Brand-operated Whisk & Bowl Bakery’s Terminal A and C cafes, celebrates...

SFO’s Remote Bag Check Program Has Processed Over 15,000 Bags

SFO’s Remote Bag Check Program Has Processed Over 15,000 Bags

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s free Remote Bag Check service has already processed over 15,000 bags since launching in November 2024. The service offers passengers the ability to check their bags, retrieve boarding passes and travel directly to their...

HOU Opens Two New Concessions

HOU Opens Two New Concessions

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has added two more dining concepts to its new West Food Court. Travelers near Gate 1 can now enjoy fare like orange chicken, Thai coconut curry chicken and Mongolian steak from Pei Wei Asian Express as well as chicken sandwiches and...

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OAK Opens Two Stores

OAK Opens Two Stores

Oakland International Airport (OAK) has opened two new stores in Terminal 1. Oakland Duty Free, operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a variety of fragrances, spirits and confections while Little Main St. @OAK, also operated by Hudson, will offer travelers a...

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Fatburger Opens at DFW Employee Cafeteria

Fatburger Opens at DFW Employee Cafeteria

FAT (Fresh. Authentic.Tasty) Brands Inc. announced the opening of a Fatburger outpost in the American Airlines employee cafeteria at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new location, operated in partnership with Bankhead Food Group LLC and Gideon Toal...

read more
DFW Launches Therapy Dog Thursdays

DFW Launches Therapy Dog Thursdays

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) cafe brand Whisk & Bowl Bakery has launched a new weekly therapy dog initiative. Therapy Dog Thursdays, which will be held at Elevate Gourmet Brand-operated Whisk & Bowl Bakery’s Terminal A and C cafes, celebrates...

read more
ACK Selects New Airport Manager

ACK Selects New Airport Manager

The Nantucket Memorial Airport Commission has named Warren Smith its new airport manager for Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Smith, who began his role on March 3, will manage terminal operations, airfield activities, business and service operations, and regulatory...

read more
DTW Opens First 24/7 Store

DTW Opens First 24/7 Store

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has opened its first 24-hour travel retail store. Corktown Place, named after Detroit’s oldest neighborhood and operated by Paradies Lagardère, offers travelers a variety of news and convenience items and will include a...

read more
MWAA Names Thomas Beatty EVP And COO

MWAA Names Thomas Beatty EVP And COO

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has named Thomas R. Beatty its next executive vice president and COO. In his new role Beatty will manage operations, airfield safety, regulatory compliance and security functions at Ronald Reagan Washington...

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