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M1nd-Set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth - Table 1

M1nd-set Predicts Robust Air Traffic Growth, Shifting TR Demands

Global international air traffic is projected to reach 4.22 billion passengers, marking an 8.3% growth over 2024, the m1nd-set Annual Forecast Report shows. While all world regions will see an increase in air traffic in 2025, aside from Asia Pacific all world regions...
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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...

AX Awards Nominations Now Open!

AXN is seeking nominations for its 2025 Airport Experience Awards. We’re looking for the most exciting and innovative concepts, the best operators and the most effective airport concessions teams. Check out the full list of awards categories and reviews the rules and instructions here. Remember, nominations are open to subscribers only, so if you haven’t yet subscribed, please do so here. 

Xovis Brings Passenger Flow Software to YTZ

Xovis Brings Passenger Flow Software to YTZ

Xovis said this week that its intelligent people flow software solutions will be added to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Xovis has been working closely with Nieuport Aviation, the YTZ terminal owner and operator, for several years, providing 3D Sensors and...

MCO Touts New Tech for South Terminal

MCO Touts New Tech for South Terminal

Orlando International Airport (MCO) this week touted all the new technology, including facial recognition screening, being implemented in the South Terminal Complex (STC) to enhance the passenger experience. Noting that MCO is the already a LEEDv4 airport campus,...

Gameway Game Lounge Opens at LAX

Gameway Game Lounge Opens at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) teamed up to help the woman-co-owned business Gameway, an ACDBE, open a premium game lounge in Terminal 6 that lets passengers play their favorite video games while waiting for flights....

HOU, IAH Deploy Breezy One Disinfecting Robots

HOU, IAH Deploy Breezy One Disinfecting Robots

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) airports in Houston have implemented a fleet of Breezy One disinfecting robots to ensure the safety of their facilities for staff, flight crews and passengers. Using science and engineering, the team behind...

SJC to Pilot Program for WHILL Mobility Chairs

SJC to Pilot Program for WHILL Mobility Chairs

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) said this week it is launching a pilot program to test the use of no-fee, walk-up, autonomous power chairs made by mobility product developer, WHILL, a Tokyo-based company with its U.S. headquarters in the Bay...

BWI Gets OK for Electric Bus Fleet

BWI Gets OK for Electric Bus Fleet

The Maryland Board of Public Works this week approved a $6.86 million contract to purchase eight new battery-electric, zero emission buses to serve travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Designed and manufactured by New Flyer...

Breeze Airways to Pilot New Check-In Process at LAX

Breeze Airways to Pilot New Check-In Process at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) this week announced that low-cost carrier startup Breeze Airways will begin providing service to the airport this summer and feature a new technologically driven check-in process that eliminates the need for travelers to visit a...

Hudson, Starbucks Ink Deal for Airports

Hudson, Starbucks Ink Deal for Airports

Hudson, a Dufry company, announced this week it has entered into an agreement to operate and develop Starbucks locations in U.S. airports beginning this summer. Hudson’s first two Starbucks licensed stores are set to open beginning this summer at pre and post-security...

PHX Reveals Concessions Plans for Terminal 4

PHX Reveals Concessions Plans for Terminal 4

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) announced this week that the eighth concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and the Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops and a common use lounge at the new...

ONT Announces Landing Fee Reduction

ONT Announces Landing Fee Reduction

The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) board of airport commissioners, which oversees Ontario International Airport (ONT), this week approved a budget revision to reduce landing fees and other airline costs to make the Southern California airport even more...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

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Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

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Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

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Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

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New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

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