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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. 

Enliven Appoints Scott Johnson as Executive Vice President

Enliven Appoints Scott Johnson as Executive Vice President

Beverage partnership consulting firm Enliven has appointed Scott Johnson as its next executive vice president of strategy and development. Johnson joins Enliven after three decades at Keurig Dr Pepper. During his tenure at Keurig Dr. Pepper, Johnson served as the...

ACI-NA Releases 2023 Airport Traffic Summary

ACI-NA Releases 2023 Airport Traffic Summary

The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has revealed the results of its 2023 North American Airport Traffic Summary. Drawing on data from 275 North American airports, the report showed a 11.9 percent increase in overall passenger traffic, with a...

Johnston & Murphy Launches Presidential Footwear Exhibit At ORD

Johnston & Murphy Launches Presidential Footwear Exhibit At ORD

Airport retailer Johnston & Murphy has unveiled a new exhibit showcasing its tradition of designing presidential footwear at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).  The Presidential Footwear exhibit, which arrived in late July at ORD ahead of Chicago’s...

Bambuza Hospitality Group Names Shane Bridges CFO

Bambuza Hospitality Group Names Shane Bridges CFO

Bambuza Hospitality Group has named Shane Bridges as its next CFO. A longtime CPA, Bridges brings nearly three decades of financial leadership experience across a wide portfolio of brands. Bridges joins the hospitality group — which currently manages 16 total...

MSP Begins Construction On Terminal 2 Expansion

MSP Begins Construction On Terminal 2 Expansion

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)’s Terminal 2 North Expansion project has begun. The 168,000-square-foot expansion will be the first of several projects planned to increase capacity at the facility. The $263 million Terminal 2 North Expansion Project,...

ICT Adopts Grab and Go Concessions

ICT Adopts Grab and Go Concessions

Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)’s Aviator’s Café will soon become a revamped grab-and-go convenience concept. The store, which is operated by ICT concessionaire MSE Branded Foods, will be converted into a 24/7 mini market called Grab & Go....

ACI Recognizes MIA With Sustainability Certification

ACI Recognizes MIA With Sustainability Certification

Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded Miami International Airport (MIA) with the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) in recognition of the airport’s dedication to reducing greenhouse emissions. MIA joins Tampa International Airport (TPA) as the...

MAC Selects Julie Lynn York As Marketing Director

MAC Selects Julie Lynn York As Marketing Director

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has appointed Julie Lynn York as its next director of strategic marketing and communications. York will lead MAC’s strategic marketing and communications department. York previously served as MAC’s assistant director of...

YVR Pilots Self-Driving Robotic Pods

YVR Pilots Self-Driving Robotic Pods

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will pilot new self-driving robotic pods designed to accommodate passengers who may need assistance getting around the airport. Developed by Vancouver-based firm A&K Robotics, the autonomous pods use real-time intelligent...

LGB Reopens Historic Terminal

LGB Reopens Historic Terminal

Fresh off of its centennial celebration, Long Beach Airport (LGB) has reopened its Historic Terminal building. City and airport officials gathered on July 27th to commemorate the newly restored space, a city-designated landmark — originally opened in 1941 and designed...

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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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