The Vertical Space
The Vertical Space
Jim Barry, Peter Shannon & Luka Tomljenovic
#85 Sean Donohue, DFW Airport: A CEO's perspective on running a global airport
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Jan 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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What airport CEOs focus on
Airports are economic engines
Macro industry trends
How supply and demand are balanced
Privatizing air traffic control
Views on privatizing airports
What's the airport "product?"
One of DFW's biggest risks
The technology roadmap
Gate management and the relationship with airlines
The passenger travel experience
The challenge of introducing technology to airports
The role of advanced technology in the future
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In this episode we dive into an engaging conversation with Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The discussion covers a broad range of topics such as the significant role of travel and tourism in the global economy, the strategies of introducing new technologies in aviation, and the operational priorities of running one of the world's largest airports. Sean provides insights into the complexities of balancing demand and supply in air traffic, his perspective on ...