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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. 

Reef Purchases 2ndKitchen

Reef Purchases 2ndKitchen

Reef Technology, operator of delivery kitchens, logistics and proximity hubs in North America, has acquired 2ndKitchen, a leader in virtual kitchens for hotels, offices, buildings, venues and other hospitality companies. Reef and 2ndKitchen’s existing businesses will...

Green Baggage Alliance Looks to Reduce Luggage Impact

Green Baggage Alliance Looks to Reduce Luggage Impact

NACo (Netherlands Airport Consultants), a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, and BagsID Network this week announced the launch of the Green Baggage Alliance, which is focused on raising awareness around, and reducing, the environmental impact of airline baggage throughout...

MCO Promotes Local Suppliers to Rental Car Companies

MCO Promotes Local Suppliers to Rental Car Companies

Orlando International Airport (MCO) this week hosted an event where businesses met with the rental car companies operating at the airport that are looking for local suppliers to provide them with goods and services, including everything from key fobs and tires to...

Hochul Touts Minority/Women Business LGA Contracts

Hochul Touts Minority/Women Business LGA Contracts

New York Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced a historic milestone in the transformation of a whole new LaGuardia Airport (LGA), where a record $2 billion in contracts have been awarded thus far to Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, which is the...

FAT Names Thompson Director of Aviation

FAT Names Thompson Director of Aviation

Henry Thompson has been named the City of Fresno’s new director of aviation, overseeing Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), the city announced this week. Thompson, a California native, brings more than 35 years of aviation experience to his new role,...

YYC Partners On COVID-19 Testing

YYC Partners On COVID-19 Testing

The Calgary Airport Authority this week announced a partnership with Switch Health to provide a COVID-19 testing clinic at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Located in the departures level of the YYC domestic terminal, the new clinic is capable of processing PCR...

Noble Named COO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners

Noble Named COO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners

Vantage Airport Group announced that Suzette Noble has joined its corporate executive team as chief operating officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the Vantage-led private organization leading the $5.1B transformation and management of the new Terminal B at LaGuardia...

DFW Partners on Phone-Based Digital Worker ID

DFW Partners on Phone-Based Digital Worker ID

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) said this week it is working with Mastercard and SITA on a pilot program that grants employees airside access using digital identity technology on their mobile devices. During the pilot program, a combination of...

LAX Launches Valet Parking for Terminal 1

LAX Launches Valet Parking for Terminal 1

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) announced this week that travelers will now have the option to valet park their vehicle in the garage across from Terminal 1, adding that the service can be booked ahead of time at Parking.FlyLAX.com. This new valet service will...

KCI to Add Wireless Charging for Electric Buses

KCI to Add Wireless Charging for Electric Buses

As part of the $1.5-billion Kansas City International Airport (MCI) New Terminal project, the Kansas City Aviation Department this week announced it was investing in the first wireless vehicle charging system installed at a U.S. airport. The Aviation Department will...

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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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