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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. 

MSP Adds Farmer’s Fridge Vending Machines

MSP Adds Farmer’s Fridge Vending Machines

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) this week announced the debut of Farmer’s Fridge, a vending machine brand that sells prepared fresh and healthy meal options. The smart-tech refrigerated vending units offer a menu of fresh salads, meal bowls and...

ABQ to Upgrade Terminal, Concessions Program

ABQ to Upgrade Terminal, Concessions Program

The City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) this week announced plans for an $85 million terminal upgrade that will include an expansion of its food, beverage and retail offerings. The planned project includes three major components –...

BNA Will Celebrate Black History Month With Music Events

BNA Will Celebrate Black History Month With Music Events

Nashville International Airport (BNA) this week launched a musical celebration of Black History Month with a program spotlighting African American music. The events, the airport’s fifth annual celebration of African American music, begin this week with the Creative...

XpresSpa Extends CDC Bio-Surveillance Program

XpresSpa Extends CDC Bio-Surveillance Program

The XpresSpa Group and its XpresCheck COVID-testing subsidiary this week announced an expansion of their initial $2 million airport-based bio-surveillance program with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), bringing the total contract to $5.6 million....

Westerlund named MWAA Chief Revenue Officer

Westerlund named MWAA Chief Revenue Officer

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) announced this week that Chryssa Westerlund has been named its new executive vice president and chief revenue officer, overseeing airline business development, marketing/consumer strategy, concessions, commercial...

TPA Touts Initial Success of Sunflower Lanyards

TPA Touts Initial Success of Sunflower Lanyards

Tampa International Airport (TPA) this week touted the early success of the its Sunflower Lanyard program that discreetly alerts airline, airport and security personnel that the wearer might be in need of additional assistance. Launched in November 2021, the Sunflower...

Mitford Named New XpresSpa Group President and CEO

Mitford Named New XpresSpa Group President and CEO

The XpresSpa Group announced that this week that its board of directors has named current chief operating officer Scott Milford as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding Doug Satzman who resigned from the top spot for personal reasons....

JMP Names Williams JFK T6 Project Executive/CEO

JMP Names Williams JFK T6 Project Executive/CEO

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) this week said that Helena Williams has been appointed project executive and chief executive officer of the team selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to lead the redevelopment of the multi-billion-dollar...

MEM to Open Modernized B Concourse

MEM to Open Modernized B Concourse

Memphis International Airport (MEM) said this week it will be opening its modernized B concourse on February 15, with flights to begin the following day. The $245 million multi-year project overhauls and updates the spine and east leg of MEM’s B Concourse as well as...

ACI-NA Continues to Warn Against 5G Rollout

ACI-NA Continues to Warn Against 5G Rollout

The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) this week continued to work to educate the public and media about the planned roll out of 5G telecom services by AT&T and Verizon that airports and airlines have warned could cause disruptions to their low...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

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

2024 Leadership Issue

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