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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. 

LAX Bans Sale Of Plastic Water Bottles

LAX Bans Sale Of Plastic Water Bottles

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has adopted a new policy prohibiting the sale of single-use plastic water bottles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as part of a plan to reduce plastic waste at LAWA facilities and move toward zero...

The Dearborn To Open At ORD

The Dearborn To Open At ORD

A joint venture between Master ConcessionAir and ACDBE partner Airbrands will open The Dearborn in the newly expanded Terminal 5 at O’Hare International Airport (ORD), the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports announced ....

FAA Awards Sustainability Grants

FAA Awards Sustainability Grants

The Federal Aviation Administration announced about $92 million in projects for U.S. airport for a variety of sustainability initiatives, including solar panels, electric buses, charging stations and electrification studies. Of the total funding, slightly less than...

LGA Gets New GM

LGA Gets New GM

The Port Authority of New York/New Jersey has named Kevin O’Driscoll to the roll of deputy general manager for LaGuardia Airport (LGA), responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the airport and for building strong partnerships with airport stakeholders...

Scrabis Named XWELL CFO

Scrabis Named XWELL CFO

XWELL has appointed Suzanne Scrabis as its new chief financial officer, where she will be tasked with removing cost from the health and wellness brand’s business without compromising the ability to build long-term profitability. Scrabis brings more than two decades of...

Paradies Lagardère Appoints Bisset As EVP

Paradies Lagardère Appoints Bisset As EVP

Paradies Lagardère has appointed David Bisset as its new executive vice president. At the end of the year he will become the company’s new chief development officer, succeeding Gerry Savaria, who will be stepping down after 33 years of service to the organization. A...

HMSHost To Offer Open Table In Canada

HMSHost To Offer Open Table In Canada

HMSHost said it will roll out Open Table at many of its Canadian airport restaurant locations, enabling passenger to book reservations to dine while awaiting their flights. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the first Canadian airport to add the...

LAX ConRAC Achieves LEED Gold Certification

LAX ConRAC Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)’s soon to be completed Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) had been given the Leadership n Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation by the U.S. Green Building Council for its sustainable design and construction....

Paradies Lagardère to Upgrade Concessions at BDL

Paradies Lagardère to Upgrade Concessions at BDL

Paradies Lagardère will upgrade its existing establishments at Bradley International Airport (BDL), including the addition of two new dining concepts, the Connecticut Airport Authority said. Paradies Lagardère operates six retail locations at BDL - two CNBC Stores,...

ROAM Fitness Opens At PHL

ROAM Fitness Opens At PHL

ROAM Fitness’ upscale airport gym and wellness concept has opened a location at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), enabling travelers to buy, rent or bring in their own exercise attire for an invigorating workout before, after or between flights. The PHL...

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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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