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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. 

Pronto! Set To Open At SFO

Pronto! Set To Open At SFO

Elevate Gourmet Brands is set to open the first bring-and-mortar store for grab n’ go marketplace concept Pronto! at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Pronto! Will open later this month in SFO’s Terminal 3E.  Pronto partners exclusively with purveyors from...

YYC Inks Sponsorship Deal with RBC

YYC Inks Sponsorship Deal with RBC

Calgary International Airport (YYC) has signed a large-scale, multi-year sponsorship with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), marking the first major sponsorship in the airport’s new partnership program. Sponsorship activations will be seen on YYC’s Wi-Fi landing page,...

The Grove To Bring Bobby’s Burgers To PHX

The Grove To Bring Bobby’s Burgers To PHX

The Grove, Inc. has completed a deal with Intelligration Capital BB, LLC, the licensor and franchisor company for Bobby’s Burgers, to bring Bobby’s Burgers to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the first quarter of 2023. Bobby’s Burgers is a burger restaurant...

Brand Takeover Launches At IAD

Brand Takeover Launches At IAD

Clear Channel Airports announced a new multi-year, multimillion dollar partnership and sponsorship with PenFed Credit Union to activate a cutting-edge, first-of-its-kind brand takeover of the Concourse C Connector at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)....

CPR Kiosk Added At IND

CPR Kiosk Added At IND

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the American Heart Association have launched a program to train airport passengers in hands-only CPR at an in-terminal interactive kiosk. Airport firefighters were on hand October 4.to educate travelers at the kiosk, which...

CPK Opens New LAX Location

CPK Opens New LAX Location

California Pizza Kitchen has partnered with Concord Collective, an ACDBE firm owned and operated by Greg Plummer, to open a franchise location at Los Angeles International Airport, marking the brand’s second location within the airport. "We are thrilled to partner...

Paradies Lagardère Adds New CIO

Paradies Lagardère Adds New CIO

Paradies Lagardère has selected Subodh Mishra, a former Retail Business Services executive, as its new chief information officer. Mishra will lead the company’s technology initiatives with a focus on building a foundation for growth and adding digital capabilities...

BagsID Names Camman as CCO

BagsID Names Camman as CCO

BagsID has named Richard Camman as its new chief commercial officer, responsible for overseeing the commercial operations for airports, airlines and third parties such as security equipment providers, international governments, and airport regulatory institutions....

Hastert Named Director at SBA

Hastert Named Director at SBA

The City of Santa Barbara has named Christopher Hastert as airport director for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA). Hastert will provide oversight and leadership for the day-to-day operational and administrative activities of the airport. Hastert brings more than...

SFO Inks Union Deal With F&B Workers

SFO Inks Union Deal With F&B Workers

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) said it has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing airport food service workers that provides for increased wages, health insurance and benefits. The deal with Unite Here! Local 2, which represents the food...

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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

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New Generation Leadership Added To ACI-NA Board

2024 Leadership Issue

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