Why airports are so expensive

Why airports are so expensive Summary Airports increasingly rely on non-aeronautical revenue from shops, bars and food outlets inside terminals. In 2024 US airports alone generated more than $1 billion from such purchases — think expensive bottled water, beers and snacks — and many airports have relaxed earlier price-matching rules. With limited competition and a […]

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‘It’s an untapped market’: New top airport official wants flights from Las Vegas to this country

‘It’s an untapped market’: New top airport official wants flights from Las Vegas to this country Summary James Chrisley, the new Clark County director of aviation, says passenger volumes at Harry Reid International Airport are cyclical and expects a rebound later this year or next. Reid passenger traffic is down about 4.4% year-to-date to roughly […]

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Institutions and Growth Dynamics in Latin America, 1801–2015

Institutions and Growth Dynamics in Latin America, 1801–2015 Summary This paper constructs annual data for seven Latin American countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela) over 1801–2015 and tests how institutional quality affects growth via three channels: innovations (patents), investment (I/Y) and education (secondary and tertiary enrolment). Using new composite institution measures (contract‑intensive […]

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Why Cobots Are Key to U.S. Manufacturing Success

Why Cobots Are Key to U.S. Manufacturing Success Summary U.S. factories are often older “brownfield” sites with complex, piecemeal infrastructure that make full-scale rebuilds expensive and slow. Collaborative robots (cobots) provide a practical route to modernise these facilities by integrating with existing systems, preserving workforce knowledge and location advantages, and improving throughput and worker safety. […]

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Loftware Named “Supply Chain Visibility Company of the Year” in 2024 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards

Loftware Named “Supply Chain Visibility Company of the Year” in 2024 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards Article Date: 10 June 2025 Article URL: https://www.supplychain247.com/article/loftware-named-supply-chain-visibility-company-of-the-year-in-2024-supplytech-breakthrough-awards Article Title: Loftware Named “Supply Chain Visibility Company of the Year” in 2024 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards Article Image: https://www.supplychain247.com/images/2025_article/loftware_company_of_the_year_main_600px.jpg Summary Loftware, a global provider of enterprise labelling and artwork management solutions, was named […]

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Why managers wear masks

Why managers wear masks Summary The author — a seasoned senior manager with long experience in local government and housing — argues that many managers adopt a ‘mask’ or persona when they move into leadership roles. They do this because organisational expectation demands alignment with senior decisions and corporate messaging. While this can project confidence […]

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How to implement mental performance and resilience strategies that actually stick

How to implement mental performance and resilience strategies that actually stick Summary Dr Paola Carr-Walker, a chartered clinical and forensic psychologist and author of the Mind Strength programmes, argues that workplace mental performance and resilience initiatives too often start strong and quickly lose momentum. Drawing on decades of psychological research, she outlines practical, evidence-based steps […]

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