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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

Firkin & Flyer Brings British Pub Fare To BWI

Firkin & Flyer Brings British Pub Fare To BWI

Airmall has opened Firkin & Flyer, a British-style pub in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI). The restaurant, located in the BC Connector, features a 3,712 square-foot pub and a separate 1,075 square-foot lounge area. “The addition of...

Uber Picks Up Service At CVG

Uber Picks Up Service At CVG

Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International (CVG) is the latest airport to allow Uber to operate in the airport. “Our customers desire options,” says Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG. “Uber joins other ground transportation options including rental cars, taxi cabs, On-Demand...

Stantec Acquires VA Consulting

Stantec Acquires VA Consulting

Stantec, a North American design firm, has acquired VA Consulting, a community development, transportation and water-engineering firm that serves areas of California and Arizona. "We value both the talent and regional reputation held by VA Consulting as we continually...

Areas Awarded New Dining Locations In LAX

Areas Awarded New Dining Locations In LAX

A new batch of concepts will hit Los Angeles International (LAX) throughout 2016 and 2017, courtesy of Areas USA. The company has been awarded 10-year contracts for four dining spaces in Terminal 1 of the airport, which is developed by Westfield Concession Management....

Paradies Hosts Promotion To Raise Money For Childhood Hunger

Paradies Hosts Promotion To Raise Money For Childhood Hunger

Paradies is dedicating the month of September to ending childhood hunger. The company’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry program will run through the entire month of September in 40 locations in 18 airports. Paradies will donate 25 cents for every cup of coffee sold in...

New Batch Of Retailers Lands At IAD

New Batch Of Retailers Lands At IAD

Washington Dulles International (IAD) is now home to nine new retail stores. In Concourse A, there is a Burberry and Montblanc, both operated by Duty Free Americas in conjunction with Concourse Concessions. The same companies operate the new Coach, Kiehl’s, Thomas...

Paradies, Rathbun Bring Hickory To DFW

Paradies, Rathbun Bring Hickory To DFW

Chef Kent Rathbun, in partnership with Paradies, soon will be introducing his Hickory concept to travelers at Dallas/Forth Worth International (DFW). “We are thrilled to have been chosen by DFW to bring Hickory to the airport,” says Bill Casey, senior vice president...

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Ruling On Proposition 1 In Sea-Tac

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Ruling On Proposition 1 In Sea-Tac

The Washington Supreme Court last week ruled that the entirety of Proposition 1 be upheld, meaning workers’ wages will be going up at Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA). The 5-4 vote means Proposition 1, an initiative that raised the minimum wage for hospitality and...

OTG, United Open Gate Lounge, Dining Oases At EWR

OTG, United Open Gate Lounge, Dining Oases At EWR

OTG Management, in partnership with United Airlines, has unveiled its first Dining Oases and Gate Lounge at Newark Liberty International (EWR). “The opening of the first permanent dining concepts at Newark’s Terminal C represent a significant milestone in the...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

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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

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