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GOAA Board Approves New MCO Concessions

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board has approved several major concessions and facility-related projects at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Improvements slated to begin in 2025 include a $13-million project to install new parking guidance...
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AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners

The AX Team has culled a list of finalists for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards, selecting from several hundred submissions from throughout the industry. Voting on the winners is now in the hands of the AX Awards Committee, comprising 12 airport representatives and...

San Francisco Mayor Appoints New SFO Director

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has appointed Mike Nakornkhet as San Francisco International Airport (SFO)’s next director, following current director Ivar Satero’s retirement in early 2025. Prior to being named SFO director, Nakornkhet served as CFO and executive...

DFW Breaks Ground On New Terminal

Airport officials and project partners gathered to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)’s Terminal F project. The new terminal — the airport’s sixth and first new terminal since 2005 — is scheduled to open in 2027 and...

Piccolo To Retire From SRQ

Fredrick (Rick) Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), will retire on June 30, 2025, and will continue to serve in an advisory role after that date for a further six months, the airport announced.  Piccolo has been leading SRQ...

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PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Agua Caliente Casinos have renamed the airport’s RJ Concourse the Agua Caliente Concourse. City of Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tribal chairman Reid D. Milanovich, Agua...

IND Releases Concessions RFP

IND Releases Concessions RFP

The Indianapolis Airport Authority has released a solicitation for concessions opportunities at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The solicitation includes six distinct locations throughout the terminal.   The Authority is hosting a pre-proposal meeting at IND...

ACI World Releases New Guide To Digital Transformation

ACI World Releases New Guide To Digital Transformation

The Airports Council International (ACI) World has released a new guide outlining best practices for airports to embrace digital infrastructure as a means of improving their commercial offering. The Airport Commercial Digital Transformation Best Practices...

JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One (NTO) has appointed a new executive vice president and a new chief legal officer to its executive team. Lisa Studness Reifer will serve as NTO’s executive vice president and chief commercial and strategy...

ATL Launches Small Business Program

ATL Launches Small Business Program

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has announced a new small business development program, the ATL Concessions Small Business Academy, which will engage operators interested in entering the ATL market on topics such as navigating the City of...

Barista Bot Opens At DEN

Barista Bot Opens At DEN

Passengers looking to fuel up at Denver International Airport (DEN) now have a high-tech barista at their service, as the airport opens a locally owned and operated automated Barista Bot. Located near gate C48 in front of Smashburger and open 24/7, the fully automated...

WH Smith North America Opens New SLC Stores

WH Smith North America Opens New SLC Stores

WH Smith North America has launched three new retail concepts in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)’s Concourse B. The concessionaire has opened Travel+Right, a health and wellness-focused market (in partnership with brand owner and  operator Airport Retail...

OTG Unveils New LGA Concessions

OTG Unveils New LGA Concessions

OTG Concessions Management has opened five new concepts in LaGuardia Airport (LGA)’s Terminal C. The Delta terminal’s dining landscape now include Calista Taverna, a modern Mediterranean restaurant with an open kitchen serving Greek fare like Souvlaki, grape leaves...

PANYNJ Board Of Commissioners Approves EWR Vision Plan Funding

PANYNJ Board Of Commissioners Approves EWR Vision Plan Funding

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has approved additional funding for the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) EWR Vision Plan project. The PANYNJ will now allocate $55 million toward redeveloping EWR’s Terminal B as...

FAA Awards Nearly $1B In Infrastructure Funding

FAA Awards Nearly $1B In Infrastructure Funding

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 125 U.S. airports in its latest disbursement from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  The funding announced this week is from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by...


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PHL To Open Two Local Concepts

PHL To Open Two Local Concepts

Travelers visiting Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)’s MarketPlace PHL will soon be able to enjoy fare from two Philly-based brands. Concessionaire Jackmont Hospitality and ACDBE partner Brenda Branch of High Places Concessions will operate the first airport...

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FWA Announces New Lounge

FWA Announces New Lounge

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) will open a new lounge designed for business travelers in 2025. The Gateway Lounge by STAR Bank, part of the airport’s East Terminal Expansion and Renovation Project, will offer passengers additional seating, restrooms,...

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PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

PSP Opens Agua Caliente Concourse

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Agua Caliente Casinos have renamed the airport’s RJ Concourse the Agua Caliente Concourse. City of Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tribal chairman Reid D. Milanovich, Agua...

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IND Releases Concessions RFP

IND Releases Concessions RFP

The Indianapolis Airport Authority has released a solicitation for concessions opportunities at Indianapolis International Airport (IND). The solicitation includes six distinct locations throughout the terminal.   The Authority is hosting a pre-proposal meeting at IND...

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JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

JFK NTO Announces New Leadership

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s New Terminal One (NTO) has appointed a new executive vice president and a new chief legal officer to its executive team. Lisa Studness Reifer will serve as NTO’s executive vice president and chief commercial and strategy...

read more
ATL Launches Small Business Program

ATL Launches Small Business Program

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has announced a new small business development program, the ATL Concessions Small Business Academy, which will engage operators interested in entering the ATL market on topics such as navigating the City of...

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