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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. 

DEN Touts Small Business Impact

DEN Touts Small Business Impact

Denver International Airport (DEN) said a record-breaking $742,307,800 million has been paid to historically underutilized businesses and Small Business Enterprise (SBE)-certified firms since 2021, and an increase of 105% compared to the three years prior In federal...

DFW Partners With Overair

DFW Partners With Overair

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Overair, a developer of advanced electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively explore the future of vertiport development and eVTOL aircraft...

AAAE Endows Scholarship Honoring Newman

AAAE Endows Scholarship Honoring Newman

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Foundation has permanently endowed a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship (DEI) in honor of past AAAE Chair Carl Newman, who passed away recently after a distinguished career of service to AAAE and the...

FitzGerald Named COO For LaGuardia Gateway Partners

FitzGerald Named COO For LaGuardia Gateway Partners

LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal B, has appointed Klaudia FitzGerald at its chief operating officer, FitzGerald joins LGP’s now majority-women-led executive leadership team from AvAirPros, where she most...

SDF Partners With NBA’s Sacramento Kings

SDF Partners With NBA’s Sacramento Kings

The NBA’s Sacramento Kings and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) have partnered, marking one of the first formal partnerships between a U.S. airport and an NBA franchise. Over the next three seasons, SMF will serve as the official airport partner of the...

HMSHost Opens New Bar At MEM

HMSHost Opens New Bar At MEM

HMSHost has opened The Wise Omega Bodega at Memphis International Airport (MEM) enabling travelers to get a taste of the city’s craft beverage scene, along with a selection of grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks. At the new bar, passengers can now enjoy...

LAS Rolls Out First Electric Buses

LAS Rolls Out First Electric Buses

The Clark County Department of Aviation (DOA) unveiled the first zero emissions battery electric buses in its fleet serving customers traveling between Harry Reid International Airport’s (LAS) terminal buildings and the Airport Consolidated Rent-A-Car Center. A total...

Santamouris Named CFO At SDF

Santamouris Named CFO At SDF

The Louisville Regional Airport Authority has named Beverly Santamouris as its new chief financial officer. responsible for the financial development and management of the Authority’s operating budget, as well as the financial and administrative functions of...

WH Smith-NA Opens EWR Terminal A Stores

WH Smith-NA Opens EWR Terminal A Stores

WH Smith North America (WHSNA), incorporating Marshall Retail Group and InMotion, has opened six new concepts at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) Terminal A, including the company’s first ever sports-themed store, Play the Field. The six new stores include a...

The Grove Opens PHX Food Hall

The Grove Opens PHX Food Hall

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) has opened The Crystals @ Sky Harbor at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), providing Terminal 4 travelers with a new food hall featuring Pedal Haus Brewery, eegee’s, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, and Berry Divine Acai Bowls. 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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