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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. 

Barista Bot Opens At DEN

Barista Bot Opens At DEN

Passengers looking to fuel up at Denver International Airport (DEN) now have a high-tech barista at their service, as the airport opens a locally owned and operated automated Barista Bot. Located near gate C48 in front of Smashburger and open 24/7, the fully automated...

WH Smith North America Opens New SLC Stores

WH Smith North America Opens New SLC Stores

WH Smith North America has launched three new retail concepts in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)’s Concourse B. The concessionaire has opened Travel+Right, a health and wellness-focused market (in partnership with brand owner and  operator Airport Retail...

OTG Unveils New LGA Concessions

OTG Unveils New LGA Concessions

OTG Concessions Management has opened five new concepts in LaGuardia Airport (LGA)’s Terminal C. The Delta terminal’s dining landscape now include Calista Taverna, a modern Mediterranean restaurant with an open kitchen serving Greek fare like Souvlaki, grape leaves...

PANYNJ Board Of Commissioners Approves EWR Vision Plan Funding

PANYNJ Board Of Commissioners Approves EWR Vision Plan Funding

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners has approved additional funding for the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) EWR Vision Plan project. The PANYNJ will now allocate $55 million toward redeveloping EWR’s Terminal B as...

FAA Awards Nearly $1B In Infrastructure Funding

FAA Awards Nearly $1B In Infrastructure Funding

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $970 million to 125 U.S. airports in its latest disbursement from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.  The funding announced this week is from the Airport Terminal Program, one of three aviation programs created by...

Tailwind Hospitality Opens New Concessions At FWA

Tailwind Hospitality Opens New Concessions At FWA

Tailwind Hospitality has opened three new concessions concepts at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA). Tailwind will operate FWA locations of local brands Hop River Brewing and Bon Bon’s Coffee as well as a new retail market area. The new dining and retail options...

MAC Selects New Assistant Marketing Director

MAC Selects New Assistant Marketing Director

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) appointed David Morrisette as its new assistant director for strategic marketing. Morrisette, who joined the MAC on October 21, will lead marketing strategy and implementation at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport...

PDX Adds New Amenity to Sensory Room

PDX Adds New Amenity to Sensory Room

Portland International Airport (PDX)’s Sensory Room has a new feature: a partial plane replica. The room, located in Concourse D and designed to help neurodivergent passengers acclimate to the travel process, now contains a set of plane seats donated by Alaska...

ORD T5 Opens New Concessions

ORD T5 Opens New Concessions

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and concessions partners celebrated the launch of four new concepts at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Opening in Terminal 5, the new concessions include a 100%...

SHV Opens Two Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Locations

SHV Opens Two Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Locations

Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) has opened two locations of popular global coffee brand The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Operated by Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., the SHV outposts offer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s signature small-batch roasted coffees and teas...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

2024 Leadership Issue

Colleagues Praise This Year’s DOYs

2024 Leadership Issue

Retiring Directors Reflect On Careers

2024 Leadership Issue

Executives Share Mentor And Mentee Stories

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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