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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. 

Grab, SSP America Launch Order at Table Tech at DFW

Grab, SSP America Launch Order at Table Tech at DFW

Airport e-commerce platform provider Grab this week launched its "bring your own device" Order at Table (OAT) technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new technology will be available at the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium restaurant, opened by...

Hairston Joins BHM As VP-Properties And Business Development

Hairston Joins BHM As VP-Properties And Business Development

Ingrid Hairston, long a champion of concessions and diversity at airports, has joined Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) as its new vice president of properties and business development. Hairston brings more than 30 years of experience in...

SAN Innovation Lab Introduces Four New Concepts

SAN Innovation Lab Introduces Four New Concepts

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and its Airport Innovation Lab this week launched four new test concepts at the airport, including virtual reality (VR) headsets and smart waste bins. Four companies have been working with the airport and lab virtually since...

MCO Installs PPE Vending Machines

MCO Installs PPE Vending Machines

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has installed new vending machines to provide the traveling public with easy access to a variety of face masks, hand sanitizers and other personal protective equipment. The machines and their inventory help the airport comply with...

MRG Opens DepARTures at SFO Terminal 1

MRG Opens DepARTures at SFO Terminal 1

The Las Vegas-headquartered Marshall Retail Group (MRG) this week opened DepARTures, an all-new, art-immersed retail store at San Francisco International Airport’s (SFO) Harvey Milk Terminal 1. Developed exclusively for SFO passengers and featuring cityscapes from...

FAA To Award $793 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants

FAA To Award $793 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao this week said the Trump Administration will award nearly $800 million in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 46 states, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto...

HMSHost Brings Touchless Checkout to MCI

HMSHost Brings Touchless Checkout to MCI

HMSHost Corp. is bringing a touch-free passenger experience featuring artificial intelligence to the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) Farmers Market. The new technology, powered by AI-checkout solution provider Mashgin, lets passengers grab a drink, sandwich...

U.S. Not Among 14 Countries Approved for EU Travel

U.S. Not Among 14 Countries Approved for EU Travel

The Council of the European Union this week approved the lifting of temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, allowing travelers from 14 countries to fly into the union. The U.S. was not among them. The 14 approved countries are Algeria, Australia,...

XpresCheck Pilot For COVID-19 Testing Opens In JFK T4

XpresCheck Pilot For COVID-19 Testing Opens In JFK T4

XpresSpa opened its first XpresCheck service at Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to provide COVID-19 screening and testing for terminal employees, airline employees and airport workers. The new XpresCheck, currently a pilot program, can screen...

ACI-NA Reports Steps for Airport Recovery

ACI-NA Reports Steps for Airport Recovery

Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA), the trade association for airports in the U.S. and Canada, released an introductory report highlighting 42 industry recommendations and priorities to assist with the restart and recovery of air travel following...

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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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