As passenger volumes surge and pressure becomes constant, airports that treat experience as core infrastructure—not a perk—will be the ones that earn passenger trust and perform reliably in 2026.
Former Southwest Airlines President and COO Mike Van de Ven has joined the Propeller Airports board, bringing decades of airline operations and governance experience.
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson held onto the top spot among the world’s busiest airports in 2025, while Dubai International narrowed the gap amid continued global capacity growth, according to OAG.
SLO County Airport has placed a 940-kilowatt solar energy system into service after receiving permission to operate, marking a major sustainability milestone for airport operations.
Signature Aviation has added two Costa Rica network destinations in San José and Pavas through a partnership with local handler Aerologística, expanding its footprint ahead of a new terminal opening in 2026.
