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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

Prepango, Illy Partner For Vending At DEN

Prepango, Illy Partner For Vending At DEN

Prepango, a national operator of specialty vending machines and automated retail leader, has partnered with Denver International Airport (DEN) to install coffee vending machines. They will include Prepango’s illycaffè (illy.com) vending concept, which grinds whole...

ReachTV Promotes Wideman, Maloof

ReachTV Promotes Wideman, Maloof

ReachTV has promoted two senior level executives to support the free, ad-supported streaming television network’s rapid growth into global markets. Demetria Wideman has been promoted to executive vice president, head of growth; and Ashley Maloof has been elevated to...

Virtual Restaurant Opens At SEA

Virtual Restaurant Opens At SEA

A new virtual restaurant called Chicky has opened at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), bringing ease of use and quick pickups to the traveler experience. The store is operated by local ACDBE operator Kathy Casey, owner of Dish D’Lish, Rel’Lish Burger Lounge,...

MAC Names Wilson Deputy General Counsel

MAC Names Wilson Deputy General Counsel

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) has promoted Evan Wilson from senior attorney to deputy general counsel of the organization, which owns and operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and six reliever airports in the Twin Cities.  Wilson has worked...

HMSHost Opens Super Bien SAT

HMSHost Opens Super Bien SAT

HMSHost and local chef Johnny Hernandez have opened a joint venture restaurant called Super Bien at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Located in terminal A, Super Bien offers made-to-order Tex-Mex favorites travelers can select at the counter, like warm...

AUS Adds SkySquad, Mobility Services

AUS Adds SkySquad, Mobility Services

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has launched a new service called SkySquad, which connects passengers with a trained, pre-vetted airport assistant to provide an extra pair of hands from the curbside to their gate (from ticketing, checking bags, loading...

PHL Adds Automated PARCS System

PHL Adds Automated PARCS System

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has installed a new Parking Access Revenue Control System (PARCS) in the airport’s economy parking lot, to provide passengers with easier ways to enter and pay for parking at the airport. The system was developed and installed...

Veovo, OneAlpha Partner To Streamline Slot Approvals

Veovo, OneAlpha Partner To Streamline Slot Approvals

Veovo and OneAlpha, an airport slot management and capacity planning company, have partnered to give operators the ability to streamline the slot approval process while maximising the use of runway, apron and terminal capacity and resources. The integration of...

YEG Opens Indigenous Interpretative and Retail Centre

YEG Opens Indigenous Interpretative and Retail Centre

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has opened The Indigenous Interpretative and Retail Centre as part of its commitment to cultural and economic reconciliation and being an “airport for everyone.” The new center is located next to YEG Gate 64 in the...

PIT Testing “Teleoperated” Cars

PIT Testing “Teleoperated” Cars

Tech firm Mapless AI is testing two “teleoperated” cars remotely driven by a person miles away at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). As part of the testing program, a person in one of PIT’s parking lots summons Mapless’ car (a Kia hatchback) with an app, and an...

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AXN’s Directors Of The Year Share Aviation Journeys

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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

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