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Vantage Group Launches New Aviation Infrastructure Investment Initiative

Transportation development firm Vantage Group has announced the launch of a new aviation venture initiative. Vantage Futures will seek to partner with early-stage, seed and Series B companies focused on sustainable aviation technology, connected infrastructure and...
Sarah McKeon

PANYNJ Selects McKeon As Aviation Director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has selected Sarah McKeon to succeed Charles Everett Jr. as director of aviation for the Port Authority’s airports, effective March 1. Everett will retire after a 40-year career in aviation.  The Port Authority’s aviation...
Ricky Smith

Smith Named General Manager Of ATL

Ricky Smith has been selected as the new general manager of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) beginning April 2. Smith is currently executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) where he is responsible for the management...

JFKIAT Announces New T4 Concessions

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), have announced nine new  food and beverage concepts as part of the terminal’s $1.5-billion...

Port Of Oakland Appoints Kristi McKenney Executive Director

The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has appointed Kristi McKenney The Port of Oakland’s new executive director, following current executive director Danny Wan’s retirement February 28.  McKenney, who will be the first woman to serve as executive director in the...

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AXN’s PRE-CONFERENCE Issue

The February issue of Airport Experience News explores the food and beverage trends that are driving footfall and sales at street restaurants nationwide. Exotic and spicy are key attributes this year as consumers seek out unique dining experiences. This issue also includes the latest on sustainability efforts within airport concessions programs, as well as a look at the prognosis for airlines in 2025. Another feature takes a deeper dive into the concepts, brands, companies, teams and individuals who are in the running for the 2025 Airport Experience Awards. Winners will be announced at the upcoming AX Conference. Fact Book data analysis, an airport expansion overview and an interview with Ontario International Airport’s Atif Elkadi round out this issue, available now.

St. Maarten Airport Issues Concessions RFPs

St. Maarten Airport Issues Concessions RFPs

Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)in St. Maarten has issued seven  RFPs for airport concessions, as part of a comprehensive ppgrade to enhance the passenger and business partner experience. As part of an airport revamp, the retail area in the terminal is...

Johnson & Murphy Opens at BNA & MCI

Johnson & Murphy Opens at BNA & MCI

Premium footwear, apparel and accessories brand Johnston & Murphy has expanded its U.S. footprint, opening new airport locations at the recently revamped Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI). Conveniently located just...

XWELL Brings Robot Manicures To JFK

XWELL Brings Robot Manicures To JFK

XWELL and Clockwork, which develops robotics for the beauty industry, have partnered on the use of Clockwork’s next generation, fully autonomous, AI-powered express manicure in the XpresSpa location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The Clockwork...

CLT Selects View’s Smart Windows for Concourse A

CLT Selects View’s Smart Windows for Concourse A

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has selected Smart Windows from Milpitas, CA-headquartered View for use in Phase II of the airport’s Concourse A expansion. View, which specializes in smart buildings technologies, said this is its second project at CLT,...

Schneider Promoted At Areas USA

Schneider Promoted At Areas USA

Areas USA has named Richard Schneider as its new chief development officer, responsible for leading the business development team in identifying, attracting, and establishing new client relationships to develop and grow the business. For the past three years,...

Delaware North Opens Ironclad At RIC

Delaware North Opens Ironclad At RIC

Delaware North and local favorite Ironclad Coffee Roasters announced the opening of their first three locations at Richmond International Airport (RIC). Ironclad Coffee now has shops in both the RIC A and B concourses, as well as a third pre-security café in the...

Ferrovial Airports Names Head of Asset Management

Ferrovial Airports Names Head of Asset Management

Ferrovial Airports has named Jeff Drucker as its new head of asset management, responsible for assisting in the development, construction, and operation of the New Terminal One project at John Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Drucker brings 15 years of experience...

YLW Gets Funding For New Terminal

YLW Gets Funding For New Terminal

The Kelowna City Council has approved funding for a new C$90 million (US$65 million) terminal at Kelowna International Airport (YLW). Phase 1 of the expansion will add approximately 5,590 square meters of new space to the terminal building and 1,200 square meters of...

JFKIAT Seeks Duty Free Retail Partner

JFKIAT Seeks Duty Free Retail Partner

JFK International Air Terminal, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is transforming and expanding the terminal, and as part of the initiative its commercial offerings are being reimaged. As part of the transformation, JFKIAT is...

Hyde Park To Open Chick-fil-A At ORD

Hyde Park To Open Chick-fil-A At ORD

Hyde Park Hospitality and ACDBE partner Phillips Concessions will bring a Chick-fil-A restaurant to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) the first location for the famed chicken chain in the Chicago airport. Expected to open later in 2023 in the airport’s revamped...

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In This Issue

 

F&B Trends Influence Restaurant Menus

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Green Concessions Programs Gain Steam

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

AX Awards Finalists Shine

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Airlines Have Mixed Performances, Outlooks

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

Atif Elkadi Shares Vision For ONT

2025 Pre-Conference Issue

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