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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. 

Thoben Named SDF Operations VP

Thoben Named SDF Operations VP

The Louisville Regional Airport Authority has promoted Megan Atkins Thoben to vice president of operations and customer engagement at both Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field (LOU). In her new role. Thoben will lead the airport’s...

BNA Makes New Appointments

BNA Makes New Appointments

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, operator of Nashville International Airport (BNA), said that executive vice president Lisa Lankford will take on the role of chief strategy officer for the airport. In addition, Adam Floyd has been promoted to vice...

DEN Concessionaires Launch Loyalty Program

DEN Concessionaires Launch Loyalty Program

Concessionaires at Denver International Airport (DEN) have formed DENPerks, a loyalty program tied to the Thanks Again program used at more than 100 airports nationwide to provide passengers the opportunity to earn cash back, gift cards and airline miles or points...

Phoenix To Leave Airport Authority

Phoenix To Leave Airport Authority

The City of Phoenix has notified the Board of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) that the city will end its membership in the organization effective June 30, 2024 The city of Phoenix joined the PMGAA Board as the 5th member in 2006 and since then has...

DFW Launches PourAway Pilot Program

DFW Launches PourAway Pilot Program

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) launched an innovative PourAway pilot program to help passengers conveniently empty bottles of prohibited liquids at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, preventing unnecessary landfill waste. The DFW...

CMH Hires New Finance Chief

CMH Hires New Finance Chief

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, operator of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) has appointed Fabio Spino as chief financial officer.  He will oversee finance and accounting for the airport. Spino previously was senior vice president and CFO of...

ACI And TSA Ink Deal To Boost Security

ACI And TSA Ink Deal To Boost Security

Airports Council International - World, Airports Council International - North America and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the development of secure and efficient aviation security operations...

Plum Market Signals Airport Expansion

Plum Market Signals Airport Expansion

Plum Market, the Michigan-based organic and locally sourced food retailer, this month signaled its further expansion into airports by create the Plum Market airport division. The company said it will seek to be a prime vendor in pursuing opportunities with Airport...

LAX Breaks Ground On MSC South

LAX Breaks Ground On MSC South

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) executives and staff and members of the design and construction team this week broke ground on the new 150,000 square foot Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) . The MSC South is an...

DEN Airport Employees Get EcoPass Access

DEN Airport Employees Get EcoPass Access

Nearly 3,000 people who work at restaurants, shops and kiosks at Denver International Airport now have access to cheaper or subsidized transit passes under an EcoPass deal that received formal approval Monday from city leaders. Some concessionaires who operate...

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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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