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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...

Piccolo To Retire From SRQ

Fredrick (Rick) Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), will retire on June 30, 2025, and will continue to serve in an advisory role after that date for a further six months, the airport announced.  Piccolo has been leading SRQ...

Krauter Appointed Incoming CEO Of CVG

Lawrence J. Krauter, has been named incoming CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), the airport board announced. He will succeed Candace McGraw, who is retiring after serving 15 years with the airport. Krauter will start at CVG effective...

Michael Stephens Named TPA CEO

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA) board of directors has voted to appoint Tampa International Airport (TPA) executive vice president and general counsel Michael Stephens as its next CEO, following current CEO Joe Lopano’s retirement. Stephens, who has...

DSM Appoints Mulcahy As Executive Director

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board of Directors has voted to appoint Brian Mulcahy as the next executive director of the Authority, overseeing Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Mulcahy, who joined the Authority in 2011 and currently serves as assistant...

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. 

MIA Launches Book Exchange Library

MIA Launches Book Exchange Library

Miami International Airport (MIA) South has introduced the Books with an Altitude Library, a new book exchange program located between gates H5 and H7 in airport’s South Terminal. The new airport library began with an initial donation of 1,000 books from the...

SAT Selects Hensel Phelps For New Terminal

SAT Selects Hensel Phelps For New Terminal

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has selected Hansel Phelps as the construction manager as risk for its new terminal development program (TDP). SAT officials said Hensel Phelps will collaborate closely with the master architect team of Corgan/Lake Flato to...

MSP Expands And Relocates Rideshare Zone

MSP Expands And Relocates Rideshare Zone

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has relocated and expanded the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) rideshare pick-up zone at Terminal 1 to improve the ground transportation experience for passengers. The new pick-up zone for travelers using...

PIT Unveils Pianos for Passengers

PIT Unveils Pianos for Passengers

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has introduced three hand-painted, gently used pianos so travelers can practice their piano skills while they wait for bags or for their flight while at the airport. Free the Music Pittsburgh, a nonprofit group that places used...

XWELL Adds Robotic Manicures At LAS

XWELL Adds Robotic Manicures At LAS

XWELL and Clockwork, the pioneer in robotics for the beauty industry, have launched the use of Clockwork’s next-generation, fully-autonomous, AI-powered express manicure in the XpresSpa location at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. LAS is the...

Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails Opens At SNA

Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails Opens At SNA

Minority- and family-owned and operated concessionaire Mission Yogurt has opened Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. Located in SNA Terminal A, Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails specializes in nutritious bowls, salads,...

MIA Launches Second Public Innovation Challenge

MIA Launches Second Public Innovation Challenge

Miami International Airport (MIA) and the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority,  (MDIA), a nonprofit that looks for ways to improve the quality of life for local residents, have launched the second Public Innovation Challenge to support tech start-ups seeking solutions to...

Armstrong Named MEM Senior Business Development Manager

Armstrong Named MEM Senior Business Development Manager

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), operator of Memphis International Airport (MEM), has named Regina Armstrong as its new senior manager of business development. Armstrong will be responsible for planning, directing, organizing and coordinating the...

GOAA Hosts Advanced Air Mobility Event

GOAA Hosts Advanced Air Mobility Event

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), operators of Orlando International Airport (MCO), recently held its first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry Day, an event that underscored authority’s efforts to bring the future of air transportation to the region....

PHL To Host Employee Fashion Show

PHL To Host Employee Fashion Show

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this week will hold a fashion show with airport employees showcasing the latest in fashion for modern travelers. On December 7, volunteer team members from various departments throughout the airport will be professionally...

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