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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...
Image 1 of 1. AXN Selects Awards Finalists; Committee To Vote On Winners.

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

ONT Names International Terminal After Dianne Feinstein

ONT Names International Terminal After Dianne Feinstein

Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced this week it will honor a major influencer in the airport’s return to local ownership by naming its international terminal after U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA)...

Favors Named PHX Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Revenue Officer

Favors Named PHX Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Revenue Officer

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department, operator of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), has appointed Roxann Favors as assistant aviation director – chief revenue officer, tasked with overseeing Business and Properties, Contracts and Services, Technology,...

SFO Adds Music Experience

SFO Adds Music Experience

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced this week the latest activation of an experiential series, “SFO Celebrates – Music in Golden Gate Park,” that celebrates the rich history of live music performances in Golden Gate Park with a photo essay, live...

CLT Partners with Edge4Vets

CLT Partners with Edge4Vets

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has partnered with Edge4Vets to prepare and connect veterans, National Guard, transitioning military service personnel and their spouses to employment opportunities at the airport. Registration is underway for Edge4Vets...

Crilly Named Commercial Development VP At LEX

Crilly Named Commercial Development VP At LEX

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has appointed Travis Crilly to the new position of vice president of commercial development, responsible for the management of airport property and commercial development, including tenant, concession, and operator lease development. Crilly...

AMAC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

AMAC Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Airport Minority Advisory Council Foundation has appointed two individuals to its board of directors: Andres Garcia, vice president, program manager for AECOM and Sade Olanipekun-Lewis, vice president, operating and community partnerships for Vantage Airport...

Areas USA Promotes Garcia

Areas USA Promotes Garcia

Areas USA has promoted George Garcia to vice president of human resources. He previous was director of human resources, a position he had held since 2017. Garcia will be responsible for helping Areas develop its people strategies by optimizing the company’s systems...

Port of Portland Appoints Diversity Lead

Port of Portland Appoints Diversity Lead

The Porth of Portland, operator of Portland International Airport (PDX), this week selected Mayra Arreola as its chief diversity and social impact officer. Arreola, currently director of resource management and operations for the Oregon Department of Education, takes...

Canadian Airports Partner For New Tech Platform

Canadian Airports Partner For New Tech Platform

Aviation industry technology provider SITA is partnering with three Canadian airports - Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), Calgary International (YYC) and Montréal-Trudeau International (YUL) - to develop a common-use check-in and gate system to expediate passengers...

Fraport Loses Bid For PIT Stay

Fraport Loses Bid For PIT Stay

An Allegheny County judge has rejected a bit by Fraport USA to remain as operator of food and beverage and retail operations at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), according to a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the newspaper, in an order issued...

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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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