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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

CDA To Hosts Opportunities Expo

CDA To Hosts Opportunities Expo

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will host an Airport Expo and Job Fair next month for small businesses and individuals interested in learning about contracting and job opportunities at the Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) and Midway International (MDW)...

Arup, SOM To Design EWR Vision

Arup, SOM To Design EWR Vision

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has selected aviation planning and design firm Arup and architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to partner on an ambitious vision plan for future development of Newark Liberty International Airport....

XpresSpa Group Rebrands as XWELL

XpresSpa Group Rebrands as XWELL

XWELL is the new name of the XpresSpa Group, the company announced. Its existing brands - XpresSpa, Treat, XpresCheck and HyperPointe - will continue to operate under their existing names. XWELL describes itself as “the authority in health and wellness solutions for...

Native by Nyesha Opens at LAX

Native by Nyesha Opens at LAX

Native by Nyesha, a restaurant Chef Nyesha Arrington and Jackmont Hospitality, is officially open in the brand-new Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Native by Nyesha features 2,500 square feet of dining space and can accommodate 120 guests at...

TPA Wins Best Restroom Contest

TPA Wins Best Restroom Contest

Tampa International Airport (TPA) has won the 2022 Cintas America's Best Restroom Contest. TPA’s sleek, modern and newly renovated Airside C restroom were among 10 finalists that were selected by Cintas Corporation based on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation,...

Boston Public Market Opens At BOS

Boston Public Market Opens At BOS

HMSHost and Boston Public Market debuted a new location of the iconic local market at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). “BPM at Boston Logan” is operated HMSHost at BOS, where the concessions program is managed by MarketPlace Development. The airport store...

SAN To Hold Outreach Event

SAN To Hold Outreach Event

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority will host two virtual “Meet the Primes” events on November 1 and 8, to enable the local business community to connect with and learn from the airport authority, the airport authority’s partners, San Diego’s small...

MRG Opens The Café at DCA

MRG Opens The Café at DCA

The Marshall Retail Group (MRG) announced the opening of its latest food and beverage concept, The Café at DCA, with two locations at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Locate in the both the north and south security checkpoints in DCA Terminal 2, The...

Hudson Extends Contract, Adds New Concepts At CHS

Hudson Extends Contract, Adds New Concepts At CHS

Hudson, a Dufry company, will redevelop its concessions portfolio at Charleston International Airport (CHS) as part of a new ten-year contract extension with the airport. Hudson will soon provide CHS passengers with new retail experiences such as Evolve by Hudson and...

JFK Tests Autonomous Vehicle Technology

JFK Tests Autonomous Vehicle Technology

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Navya, a French autonomous mobility company, are holding a demonstration of two-vehicle shuttle platooning at the JFK Aqueduct Parking Lot at John Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the first-of-its-kind at...

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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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