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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

LAWA Reopens Child Care Center

LAWA Reopens Child Care Center

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has reopened the First Flight Child Development Center, with spaces available for interested families living and working within communities near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The center, owned by LAWA and operated by La...

ONT Program Opens Amenities to Non-Traveling Public

ONT Program Opens Amenities to Non-Traveling Public

Ontario International Airport (ONT) has launched ONT+, a free service that enables non-traveling guests to secure an online visitor pass, which they can be used to enter TSA checkpoints and access the post-security side of the passenger terminal. The program will let...

Judd Joins GSP As VP, Chief Commercial Officer

Judd Joins GSP As VP, Chief Commercial Officer

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, operator of Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), has named Deven Judd as its new vice president and chief commercial officer Judd has served as the director of concessions development for the Metropolitan...

Minute Suites Opens at IAH

Minute Suites Opens at IAH

Minute Suites has opened its first location in Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), featuring five suites, a bathroom, and a shower, open 24 hours daily. The new site is located near IAH Gate C14 and marks the 12th Minute Suites location across nine...

HMSHost Opens Pacers-Themed Eatery at IND

HMSHost Opens Pacers-Themed Eatery at IND

HMSHost and the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) have opened the new Indiana Pacers Courtside Club restaurant in the Civic Plaza area of the airport. Officials from the Indianapolis Airport Authority, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and restaurant...

Paradies Lagardère To Bring Kingside Diner To STL

Paradies Lagardère To Bring Kingside Diner To STL

The St. Louis Lambert International Airports Commission has approved a proposal from Paradies Lagardère to bring the legendary local diner eatery Kingside Diner to St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s (STL) Concourse C by March 2023. The concept is based on the...

OHM Offers Hydration Station At ACY

OHM Offers Hydration Station At ACY

OHM Concession Group has deployed technology that allows travelers to self-serve any cold liquid from a “hydration station” kiosk at Atlantic City International Airport (ACY). Using technology from Hawthorne, Calif.-based Drink Command, the kiosk at ACY features a...

ICAO Adopts Net-Zero Carbon Goal

ICAO Adopts Net-Zero Carbon Goal

International Civil Aviation Organization Member States have adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The global organization said the achievement of the goal will rely on the combined effect of multiple CO2...

Hudson Opens F&B – Retail Combo At DFW

Hudson Opens F&B – Retail Combo At DFW

Hudson has unveiled its combination Decanted and Hudson Nonstop concept at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in what it calls “an entirely new era of retail and dining convenience for travelers.” The Hudson Nonstop, which adjoins Decanted, is powered by...

Lavender Named MEM VP-Finance/CFO

Lavender Named MEM VP-Finance/CFO

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority has named Sylvester Lavender as its new vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer for Memphis International Airport (MEM). In his new role, Lavender will be tasked with overseeing the finance,...

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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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