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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. 

HMSHost Appoints New Business Development VP

HMSHost Appoints New Business Development VP

HMSHost (Avolta) has appointed hospitality veteran Brett Kelly as its next vice president of business development for food and beverage across North America. Kelly joins the concessionaire with a quarter-century of industry experience, having previously served as...

SFO To Open Interim Walkway During Construction

SFO To Open Interim Walkway During Construction

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that it will open an interim walkway during construction of its Terminal 3 West Modernization Project. The walkway will feature two sections: a 440-foot connector between Terminal 3’s Gate E and the Terminal 3 food...

Bell’s Brewery To Open at GRR

Bell’s Brewery To Open at GRR

A new airport outpost of popular Michigan craft beer brand Bell’s Brewery is coming to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) this winter. Located in Concourse B and operated by HMSHost, Bell’s Tap and Table will offer theKalamazoo-based brewery’s signature Oberon...

URW, NTO To Outline Food Hall Opportunities

URW, NTO To Outline Food Hall Opportunities

Food hall opportunities within The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport will be outlined in an in-person meeting scheduled for November 7 in Queens, NY.  In the meeting, held by The New Terminal One and concessions developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW),...

PANYNJ Announces EWR Development Plan

PANYNJ Announces EWR Development Plan

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) unveiled a new development plan for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The EWR Vision Plan — to modernize facilities, reduce carbon emissions and accommodate future growth at the New Jersey transit hub —...

M&R Concessions Debuts New Concepts at JFK

M&R Concessions Debuts New Concepts at JFK

Monisha and Rajiv Singla are celebrating not only the opening of their latest concessions concepts at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), but a return to the facility where they began their airport careers. The brother-sister duo behindACDBE-certified M&R...

CRP Completes Construction On New Passenger Amenities

CRP Completes Construction On New Passenger Amenities

Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) has completed construction on a new suite of passenger amenities, including a full-service bar with a connected outdoor patio and observation deck, located post-security between Gates 1 and 3.  Tailwind Concessions will...

Airport Dimensions Appoints New COO and SVP

Airport Dimensions Appoints New COO and SVP

Lounge operator Airport Dimensions has appointed its latest COO and senior vice president of guest experience, Shaun Weston, who joins the company after a tenure as managing director of No1 Lounges, which is owned by Airport Dimensions and Swissport. Prior to his role...

SEA Awards Bambuza New Package

SEA Awards Bambuza New Package

The Port of Seattle has selected Bambuza Hospitality Group to develop a new gourmet market as part of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)’s Concourse C Expansion Project. Connections Gourmet Market will offer a curated menu of specialty prepared foods and...

CVG Opens SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls

CVG Opens SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) celebrated the grand opening of its latest concession, an outpost of the popular SAMBAZON Açaí Bowls. The health-conscious eatery — which offers a wide variety of freshly-prepared açaí bowls, smoothies and...

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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

2024 Leadership Issue

New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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