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ACI World Announces 2023’s Busiest Airports
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its 2023 traffic dataset, including the world’s top 20 busiest airports. According to ACI World’s data, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was ranked the world's busiest airport, followed by...
Vantage Group Appoints Karen Ali COO at JFK Millennium Partners
Vantage Group has appointed Karen Ali as its next COO at JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage-led company that manages both JFK Terminal 7 and the development of JFK’s new Terminal 6.  Prior to her appointment with JMP, Ali has held various senior leadership...
MAC Names Pentair Official Water Sponsor of MSP
The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) named water treatment company Pentair as the official water sponsor of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The airport kicked off its partnership with the launch of 10 new bottle-refilling HydroStations from...
MNAA Announces New Leadership, Promotions At BNA And JWN
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has announced several newly appointed leadership positions and one promotion at Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN).  BNA has appointed John Cooper as MNAA’s chief administrative...
Ink by Hudson Now Open At GRR
Travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) can now enjoy a glass of wine with their vacation read, thanks to a newly launched bookstore and wine bar in Concourse B. Ink by Hudson (part of the Avolta family of brands) features both a curated selection of...
Airport Restaurants and Retailers Join Merchants Payments Coalition
Payment reform consortium the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has added the merchants of the Airport Restaurant and Retail Association (ARRA) to its roster. Representatives from MPC, which represents retailers in lobbying against increasingly high credit card...
OAK Opens Airport Outpost of Local Italian Restaurant A16
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) has opened its latest quick serve terminal restaurant: A16, an Italian-focused cafe located in Terminal 1 offering travelers everything from breakfast sandwiches and coffee to paninis and pizzas. The eatery is...
DEN Opens Second NOVO Coffee Location
Denver favorite Novo Coffee has launched its second Denver International Airport (DEN) location, a kiosk in the airport’s Concourse B. The new Novo Coffee kiosk, operated by concessionaire The AVE Group, will offer travelers the brand’s full coffee menu, grab-and-go...
AAAE’s ACT Releases New Industry Research On Digital Marketplaces
The American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Airport Consortium on Transformation (ACT) has published a new white paper advocating for the integration of airport, airline and third-party communication platforms to provide passengers with a streamlined system...
Tina Kinsey Named AVL’s CAO
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) has named Tina Kinsey the airport’s next Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). She will assume her new role on July 1st. Kinsey takes on her role as CAO after serving as AVL’s vice president of marketing, PR and air service for 14 years....
Airport Dimensions Launches The Club at SFO
Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has opened its latest space at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): The Club, a Northern California-inspired lounge designed to invoke the region’s cultural identity. Located in SFO’s new Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the...
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Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority Executive Director Retires
Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport Authority’s John Black has announced that he will retire from his position as executive director at the end of 2024. Black, who began his career with the airport authority in 1991, was praised for fostering Smyrna Airport (MQY)’s...
SEA Transitions To Compostable Food Service Materials
Beginning this month, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will require all food service tenants to transition to compostable or reusable food service packaging. The new regulation, which applies to sit-down eateries, fast-casual cafes, lounges and catering...
Delaware North Opens Food Court At FLL
Delaware North has opened a new Terminal 3 food court at FLL as part of the airport’s updated concessions program. Operated by Delaware North, the food court features national brand Dunkin’ as well as the Lauderdale-based BurgerFi, serving high-quality angus beef and...
WH Smith Launches Three New LAS Stores
Las Vegas-based concessionaire WH Smith North America has launched three new retail stores at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). The latest lineup includes two locally focused, original concepts, DT Arts Market and Jayn & Este, as well as a joint location of...
DCA Opens Centurion Lounge
  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has launched its latest airport lounge — Terminal 2’s Centurion Lounge by American Express. The 12,000 square-foot space with views of the airfield and Potomac River is open seven days a week, offering travelers...
YVR Forms Sustainable Energy Council
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has created a new Energy Advisory Council. The council, part of YVR’s Roadmap to Net Zero initiative, will produce a report outlining the actions necessary for the airport to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. Bob Elton, former...
LAX Train to Begin Service in January 2026
The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has approved an agreement finalizing the opening date of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s new Automated People Mover (APM) train. The project is now slated to complete construction by December 2025 with service...
IAADFS Elects New Officers
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced its latest board of elected officers. Rene Riedi of Avolta will serve as the board’s chairman, with Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional to serve as vice-chair and Michael Halpern of...
OAK Names New Acting Assistant Director of Aviation
The Port of Oakland appointed Doug Mansel as the new acting assistant director of aviation at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). Mansel, who has been working for the Port of Oakland since 2000, will be responsible for aviation security, terminal...
Marketplace PHL Hosts Leasing Opportunity Event
New food, beverage and retail leasing opportunities are coming to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). MarketPlace PHL, LLC — which, along with the City of Philadelphia, operates the airport’s concessions program — will host a Leasing Opportunities Outreach Event...
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