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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. 

Heflin Joins WH Smith North America

Heflin Joins WH Smith North America

WH Smith North America (WHSNA), incorporating Marshall Retail Group and InMotion, appointed Paul Heflin as its new vice president of design & construction. Heflin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the WH Smith North America team, including leading...

Paradies Lagardère Adds Concessions At ATL

Paradies Lagardère Adds Concessions At ATL

Paradies Lagardère this week will open new dining and retail options in the new wing of Concourse T at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). New options include retail and dining concept Southern National Market and wine bar and restaurant Vino Volo,...

JFK T8 Issues RFP for Local Concession Partner

JFK T8 Issues RFP for Local Concession Partner

JFK T8 Innovation Partners has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for local retail businesses that aspire to test their concept in the airport marketplace. The RFP as part of the company’s $125 million commercial program underway in Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy...

TUL Opens On-Airport Hotel

TUL Opens On-Airport Hotel

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Promise Hotels celebrated the opening of the new 103-room Home2 Suites hotel that offers travelers a convenient option when flying through Tulsa. The property is the second hotel onsite at the airport, the other being the Hilton...

AUS Adds Online Parking Reservation System

AUS Adds Online Parking Reservation System

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has launched a new online parking reservation system for both AUS parking garages and all surface parking lots. Available through the airport’s parking system website, ABIAParking.com, and advance reservations can be made...

DEN Opens Equity in Aviation Center

DEN Opens Equity in Aviation Center

Denver International Airport (DEN) has opened the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA), a training center that will help create a pipeline of aviation talent for the local community with a concentration on under-represented communities, historically...

JFK T8 Launches Professional Development Program

JFK T8 Launches Professional Development Program

JFK T8 Innovation Partners (T8 Partners), which operates John Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8, announced a partnership with Project Destined and York College to offer work-based learning, mentorship and career development opportunities local...

SITA To Open JFK Pre-Production Center

SITA To Open JFK Pre-Production Center

SITA, in partnership with NTO, AECOM Tishman Construction, Schneider Electric and Faith Group, announced a new pre-production technology center at the New Terminal One (NTO) at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) where technology can be evaluated before being...

TUL To Add Escape Lounge

TUL To Add Escape Lounge

Tulsa International Airport’s Board of Directors approved a contract with CAVU, the company who manages the airport Escape Lounges, to bring a new lounge to Tulsa International Airport. The Escape Lounge at TUL will be approximately 3,100 square feet with seating...

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...

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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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