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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...
Ricky Smith

Smith Named General Manager Of ATL

Ricky Smith has been selected as the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) beginning April 2. Smith is currently executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he is responsible for the management...

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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...

7-Eleven To Open At LAX

7-Eleven To Open At LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will celebrate the opening of a new 7-Eleven location this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in LAX’s Terminal 1 arrivals level, the well-known national convenience brand is operated by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and...

OAK Opens New Locally Focused Marketplace

OAK Opens New Locally Focused Marketplace

Oakland International Airport (OAK) has unveiled a new Terminal 2 retail experience. Shop the Town, operated by Paradies Lagardère, features a mural by local artist Paulette Nichols and will promote Oakland-based brands through the concessionaire’s “Meet the Artisan”...

SJC Selects Hudson and Paradies Lagardère For New Concessions

SJC Selects Hudson and Paradies Lagardère For New Concessions

The San José City Council has selected partners Hudson and Paradies Lagardère to manage San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)’s new $16.9-million concessions program. Hudson and Paradies Lagardère will open a total of 12 new concepts across Terminals A and B...

MSP Moves Into Next Phase Of Expansion

MSP Moves Into Next Phase Of Expansion

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s $305-million Concourse G expansion project has begun its next phase. The project, which concluded its first phase in 2022 and added 50,000 square feet between gates G17 and G22, will now add 157,000 square feet...

DFW Announces New Concessions

DFW Announces New Concessions

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced a slew of new dining and retail concepts set to open as soon as late 2026 across its terminals. These include an airport outpost of the popular California-based See’s Candies, operated in joint venture...

Empire State Development and PANYNJ Launch NY ACDBE Fund

Empire State Development and PANYNJ Launch NY ACDBE Fund

New York state economic growth agency Empire State Development (ESD) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) have launched a new Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) fund. The $50-million state fund will provide qualifying...

New JFK T5 Plans Unveiled

New JFK T5 Plans Unveiled

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 operators the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), JetBlue Airlines and concessions managers Fraport USA have announced a slew of terminal updates and new concessions slated to launch through 2026....

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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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7-Eleven To Open At LAX

7-Eleven To Open At LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will celebrate the opening of a new 7-Eleven location this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located in LAX’s Terminal 1 arrivals level, the well-known national convenience brand is operated by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and...

read more
DFW Announces New Concessions

DFW Announces New Concessions

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced a slew of new dining and retail concepts set to open as soon as late 2026 across its terminals. These include an airport outpost of the popular California-based See’s Candies, operated in joint venture...

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
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...

read more
OAK Opens New Locally Focused Marketplace

OAK Opens New Locally Focused Marketplace

Oakland International Airport (OAK) has unveiled a new Terminal 2 retail experience. Shop the Town, operated by Paradies Lagardère, features a mural by local artist Paulette Nichols and will promote Oakland-based brands through the concessionaire’s “Meet the Artisan”...

read more
MSP Moves Into Next Phase Of Expansion

MSP Moves Into Next Phase Of Expansion

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s $305-million Concourse G expansion project has begun its next phase. The project, which concluded its first phase in 2022 and added 50,000 square feet between gates G17 and G22, will now add 157,000 square feet...

read more

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