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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. 

IAADFS Elects New Officers

IAADFS Elects New Officers

The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced its latest board of elected officers. Rene Riedi of Avolta will serve as the board’s chairman, with Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional to serve as vice-chair and Michael Halpern of...

OAK Names New Acting Assistant Director of Aviation

OAK Names New Acting Assistant Director of Aviation

The Port of Oakland appointed Doug Mansel as the new acting assistant director of aviation at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). Mansel, who has been working for the Port of Oakland since 2000, will be responsible for aviation security, terminal...

Marketplace PHL Hosts Leasing Opportunity Event

Marketplace PHL Hosts Leasing Opportunity Event

New food, beverage and retail leasing opportunities are coming to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). MarketPlace PHL, LLC — which, along with the City of Philadelphia, operates the airport’s concessions program — will host a Leasing Opportunities Outreach Event...

Miami-Dade Government Approves $400M To Construct MIA Cargo Facility

Miami-Dade Government Approves $400M To Construct MIA Cargo Facility

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners has approved a minimum of $400 million toward the construction of a four-story cargo facility at Miami International Airport (MIA). Scheduled to open by 2029, the 800,000-square-foot facility will be known as the ...

ACI World Announces 2023’s Busiest Airports

ACI World Announces 2023’s Busiest Airports

Airports Council International (ACI) World has published its 2023 traffic dataset, including the world’s top 20 busiest airports.  According to ACI World’s data, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) was ranked the world's busiest airport, followed by...

Vantage Group Appoints Karen Ali COO at JFK Millennium Partners

Vantage Group Appoints Karen Ali COO at JFK Millennium Partners

Vantage Group has appointed Karen Ali as its next COO at JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage-led company that manages both JFK Terminal 7 and the development of JFK’s new Terminal 6.   Prior to her appointment with JMP, Ali has held various senior leadership...

MAC Names Pentair Official Water Sponsor of MSP

MAC Names Pentair Official Water Sponsor of MSP

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) named water treatment company Pentair as the official water sponsor of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The airport kicked off its partnership with the launch of 10 new bottle-refilling HydroStations from...

MNAA Announces New Leadership, Promotions At BNA And JWN

MNAA Announces New Leadership, Promotions At BNA And JWN

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) has announced several newly appointed leadership positions and one promotion at Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN).   BNA has appointed John Cooper as MNAA’s chief administrative...

Ink by Hudson Now Open At GRR

Ink by Hudson Now Open At GRR

Travelers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) can now enjoy a glass of wine with their vacation read, thanks to a newly launched bookstore and wine bar in Concourse B. Ink by Hudson (part of the Avolta family of brands) features both a curated selection of...

Airport Restaurants and Retailers Join Merchants Payments Coalition

Airport Restaurants and Retailers Join Merchants Payments Coalition

Payment reform consortium the Merchants Payments Coalition (MPC) has added the merchants of the Airport Restaurant and Retail Association (ARRA) to its roster.  Representatives from MPC, which represents retailers in lobbying against increasingly high credit card...

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Airport Experience News Magazine | Fall 2022

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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