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IAD Celebrates New Concourse

Leaders from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines gathered on Monday to commemorate Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)’s new Concourse E. The 435,000-square-foot facility is the first of four new concourse projects to...

HAS Launches New Initiatives

Jim Szczesniak, Houston Airports System (HAS)’s director of aviation, recently announced six new developments at this year’s Greater Houston Partnership’s State of the Airports event. New initiatives coming to HAS include AirsideDrive, a new insurance program designed...

MSP’s Ryks Named AXN’s Director Of The Year, Large Airports Division

Brian Ryks, the CEO and executive director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), has been selected as Director of the Year, Large Airports Division, by Airport Experience News. Since 2016, Ryks has overseen Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and...

SNA’s Reynolds Named AXN’s 2026 Director of the Year, Medium Airports Division

Airport Experience News has selected Charlene Reynolds as its Director of the Year in the medium airports category. Reynolds, airport director for John Wayne Airport (SNA), took the helm in May 2022 after many years of focus on commercial activities at both Houston...

BOI Taps Sumner As Director

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean has appointed Beth Sumner as Boise Airport (BOI)’s next director. Sumner, who has worked as the airport’s deputy director of engineering and planning since 2023, previously served as senior executive for installation operations at BOI’s...
Holt Construction Names Canosa President

Holt Construction Names Canosa President

Holt Construction has appointed Adam Canosa as its next president. Canosa brings over two decades of experience to the role and previously served as a principal and construction advisory practice leader at tax advisory and accounting firm Grassi as well as the head of...

DEN Opens Lano

DEN Opens Lano

Provenzano Resources and retail partners Michael Ye and Mimi Luong have debuted a new retail concept, Lano, at Denver International Airport (DEN). Now open in Concourse C, Lano is a “kawaii”-themed kiosk offering travelers a selection of anime figures, plush toys,...

SAT Unveils Chef Johnny’s Mercado

SAT Unveils Chef Johnny’s Mercado

Stakeholders gathered recently to celebrate the opening of Chef Johnny’s Mercado at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Operated by HMSHost, Chef Johnny’s Mercado offers travelers fresh Mexican cuisine with dishes inspired by San Antonio’s culinary culture.

PPG Launches Kids Lounge

PPG Launches Kids Lounge

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has announced the launch of Plaza Petit, a new, child-focused space rolling out in select lounge locations. Designed to provide young travelers with a space to play, relax and read, the Plaza Petit space features activity sets, coloring...

YYZ and Seneca Polytechnic Expand Partnership

YYZ and Seneca Polytechnic Expand Partnership

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Seneca Polytechnic college have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand their current partnership. The agreement will expand current programming between the college and airport in service of connecting...

CVG Launches Evolvending Machines

CVG Launches Evolvending Machines

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has unveiled a new set of Evolvending automated retail machines. Located near Gate B21, the machines feature products from White Castle, Wow Bao, Evolve CAFE and The Amish Pretzel Co., all available 24 hours a...

JFKIAT Opens Eataly

JFKIAT Opens Eataly

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 operators JFKIAT recently celebrated the opening of a new Eataly location. The 6,935-square-foot T4 Eataly is operated by HMSHost (Avolta) in partnership with Tamalito Inc., Neat Rules Hospitality Group LLC,...

Carthaigh Named MKAA VP, COO

Carthaigh Named MKAA VP, COO

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) has named Patrick Mac Carthaigh as its next vice president and chief operating officer. Carthaigh, who will manage operations for both McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport (DKX), previously served...

OAK Unveils Trader Vic’s and Plum Market

OAK Unveils Trader Vic’s and Plum Market

Stakeholders gathered recently to celebrate the opening of two new dining concepts in Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)’s Terminal 2. The Hudson-operated additions include an outpost of Oakland-based Trader Vic’s bar and restaurant, offering travelers...

BNA Rolls Out Waymo Service

BNA Rolls Out Waymo Service

Autonomous transportation service Waymo has officially launched at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Select travelers can now access the service between BNA’s Ground Transportation Center and the greater metropolitan Nashville area. The BNA expansion marks...

SSP Opening Three New MCO Restaurants

SSP Opening Three New MCO Restaurants

SSP America has announced that it will open three new dining options at Orlando International Airport (MCO) later this year. These include BrewDog, an airport outpost of the award-winning brewery and pub that will also offer coffee and breakfast items; Jam-Eng, a...

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Go.AI Launches ORD Ad Campaign

Go.AI Launches ORD Ad Campaign

AI infrastructure platform Go.AI has launched a new awareness campaign at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The marketing takeover is designed to build broader familiarity with the Chicago-based Go.AI’s technology built to serve regulated industries like...

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Holt Construction Names Canosa President

Holt Construction Names Canosa President

Holt Construction has appointed Adam Canosa as its next president. Canosa brings over two decades of experience to the role and previously served as a principal and construction advisory practice leader at tax advisory and accounting firm Grassi as well as the head of...

read more
DEN Opens Lano

DEN Opens Lano

Provenzano Resources and retail partners Michael Ye and Mimi Luong have debuted a new retail concept, Lano, at Denver International Airport (DEN). Now open in Concourse C, Lano is a “kawaii”-themed kiosk offering travelers a selection of anime figures, plush toys,...

read more
SAT Unveils Chef Johnny’s Mercado

SAT Unveils Chef Johnny’s Mercado

Stakeholders gathered recently to celebrate the opening of Chef Johnny’s Mercado at San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Operated by HMSHost, Chef Johnny’s Mercado offers travelers fresh Mexican cuisine with dishes inspired by San Antonio’s culinary culture.

read more
PPG Launches Kids Lounge

PPG Launches Kids Lounge

Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has announced the launch of Plaza Petit, a new, child-focused space rolling out in select lounge locations. Designed to provide young travelers with a space to play, relax and read, the Plaza Petit space features activity sets, coloring...

read more
CVG Launches Evolvending Machines

CVG Launches Evolvending Machines

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has unveiled a new set of Evolvending automated retail machines. Located near Gate B21, the machines feature products from White Castle, Wow Bao, Evolve CAFE and The Amish Pretzel Co., all available 24 hours a...

read more
JFKIAT Opens Eataly

JFKIAT Opens Eataly

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4 operators JFKIAT recently celebrated the opening of a new Eataly location. The 6,935-square-foot T4 Eataly is operated by HMSHost (Avolta) in partnership with Tamalito Inc., Neat Rules Hospitality Group LLC,...

read more
Carthaigh Named MKAA VP, COO

Carthaigh Named MKAA VP, COO

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) has named Patrick Mac Carthaigh as its next vice president and chief operating officer. Carthaigh, who will manage operations for both McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport (DKX), previously served...

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