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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

Jackmont Opens Elixr At PHL

Jackmont Opens Elixr At PHL

Jackmont Hospitality Inc. has opened Elixr Coffee Roasters in the B-C Connector at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Marketplace Development oversees the concessions program at the airport. Established in Philadelphia in 2010, Elixr Coffee Roasters is known...

OAK Begins Construction On Terminal 1 Project

OAK Begins Construction On Terminal 1 Project

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) has begun Phase 1 of its Terminal 1 Check-In Counter Replacement Project. The airport’s Terminal 1 check-in lobby will be updated with new interior paint, finishes and light fixtures. The project, managed by Turner...

HMSHost Opens Updated Chili’s® At JAX

HMSHost Opens Updated Chili’s® At JAX

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)’s Chili’s® Grill & Bar has gotten a makeover. Concessionaire HMSHost (part of the Avolta family of brands) celebrated the reopening of the popular national brand’s JAX outpost, which now boasts over 4,700 square feet with...

Elevate Gourmet Names New HR Director

Elevate Gourmet Names New HR Director

Concessionaire Elevate Gourmet Brands (EGB) has promoted Preet Grewal to director of human resources. Grewal, who joined EGB in 2022 as human resources manager, recently transitioned EGB to online payroll service PayCom. Grewal brings over a decade of hiring and...

HIAA Launches New Accessibility Programs

HIAA Launches New Accessibility Programs

Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) has announced three new traveler accessibility programs at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ). The airport has launched a Halifax outpost of the Sunflower Program, an initiative designed to aid passengers with...

FAA Announces $291M In SAF Grants

FAA Announces $291M In SAF Grants

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will dedicate $291 million towards sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-focused projects, in hopes of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050. The grants, part of the Biden...

OAK Adds Augmented Reality Games For Travelers

OAK Adds Augmented Reality Games For Travelers

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is introducing new augmented reality games for passengers at the airport. OAK is partnering with Agents of Discovery, an educational technology platform that enables organizations to create their own augmented...

BFM Receives $7.5M For New Terminal

BFM Receives $7.5M For New Terminal

Mobile International Airport (BFM) has been awarded $7,510,599 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for the ongoing development of its new terminal at the Brookley Aeroplex. The airport is in the process of...

URW To Outline Small Biz Opportunities At JFK

URW To Outline Small Biz Opportunities At JFK

URW, which is developing concessions programs for the New Terminal One and Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), will hold a “small business accelerator” virtual event to discuss retail and food and beverage opportunities. The virtual event will...

Massport Seeks RFP Responses For Terminal C Lounge

Massport Seeks RFP Responses For Terminal C Lounge

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), owner and operator of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), is requesting responses to its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new Terminal C lounge. Massport is seeking bids from established and qualified parties with...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | ACDBE/Diversity Issue 2023

In This Issue

 

AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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