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ATL Retains Top Spot In ACI-World Rankings

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) remained the busiest airport in the word in 2023, registering more than 103 million passengers, according to preliminary data released by Airports Council International – World. Four other U.S. airports also made...

DOT Modernizes DBE/ACDBE Program Regulations

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule that modernizes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program and Airport Concessions DBE (ACDBE) program regulations. The agency says the rule will improve inclusion of small, disadvantaged...

Badawi Appointed CEO Of AUS

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has appointed Ghizlane Badawi as CEO. She had been serving as the deputy CEO since January.   “Bringing more than 16 years of dedicated service to AUS, Ms. Badawi has risen through the ranks at our airport, holding the key...

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BNA Makes Key Executive Appointments

BNA Makes Key Executive Appointments

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which oversees Nashville International Airport (BNA), announced that Robert Ramsey has been named its new executive vice president and chief development officer and Adam Floyd has been appointed senior vice...

LAWA Appoints Lowe To Culture Role

LAWA Appoints Lowe To Culture Role

Los Angeles World Airports has named Robert (Rob) Lowe as its chief people and culture officer. He will oversee human resources, labor relations and business, jobs and social responsibility, and will build a talent development team. Lowe will focus on shaping LAWA’s...

SDF Opens Airport Tourism Center

SDF Opens Airport Tourism Center

Louisville Tourism has opened an Airport Welcome Center at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to help travelers navigate the city’s hotels, attractions, culinary and Bourbon options.  The new Airport Welcome Center will provide expertise and...

DTW Adds Loyalty Program

DTW Adds Loyalty Program

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has launched DTW Rewards, a free loyalty program that provides airport travelers with perks such as gift cards, airline miles and cash back for nearly every dollar spent at DTW.  Customers can enroll in the program, at...

Sabrina’s Café Opens At PHL

Sabrina’s Café Opens At PHL

MarketPlace PHL, which manages concessions at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), announced that popular area brunch boutique, Sabrina’s Café, has opened a location at the airport.  Founded by Raquel and Robert De Abreu , Sabrina’s Café offers quirky comfort...

BDL’s Dillon To Retire

BDL’s Dillon To Retire

Kevin Dillon said he will retire as executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA), which oversees Bradley International Airport (BDL) in the Hartford area, effective January 2025.  Dillon was appointed as the executive director of the CAA in 2012, and...

Name Change Considered For OAK

Name Change Considered For OAK

A name change is under consideration for the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Port of Oakland envisions an airport named San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, a proposal that has generated support from area business and community leader...

Departure Media Wins Contract At DSM

Departure Media Wins Contract At DSM

Airport advertising company Departure Media has partnered with Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to develop its advertising program. Departure Media will manage the design, implementation, sales, and maintenance of the advertising program across the entire...

MSP Names Real Estate, Airline Affairs Lead

MSP Names Real Estate, Airline Affairs Lead

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), which operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and six general aviation airports, has selected Mark Bents as its new director of real estate and airline affairs within the organization’s newly renamed...

Rhawie Promoted At MAC

Rhawie Promoted At MAC

Isabella Rhawie has been selected as the Metropolitan Airports Commission’s (MAC) director of concessions and business development within the organization’s newly renamed Revenue and Business Development division. Elevated from the assistant director role, Rhawie...

AVPorts Wins VI Airports Contract

AVPorts Wins VI Airports Contract

VIports Partners, the Aecon-led consortium that includes AVPorts, was selected by the U.S. Virgin Island Port Authority (VIPA) to redevelop the Cyril King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas and the Henry Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix, both in the Virgin Islands. The...


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FAT Announces Food Truck Program

FAT Announces Food Truck Program

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) has announced a new food truck program to accommodate late-night passengers and guests with additional food options provided by local vendors in the surrounding area. As part of the new program, local food trucks will serve...

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LGA Terminal B Earns LEED Gold

LGA Terminal B Earns LEED Gold

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, announced that Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been awarded its second Leadership in Energy and...

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Johnston & Murphy Unveils Image Campaign

Johnston & Murphy Unveils Image Campaign

Retailer Johnston & Murphy has revealed a new image campaign titled, ‘Not Your Dad’s Shoe Company,” which will be seen at all its retail and ecommerce outlets, including airport locations.  Designed to reshape how customers think of the 174-year-old brand, the...

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