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From Crossroads to Gateways: Wilson Rayfield Explores Designing a More Resilient Future for Air Travel in Airport Business

Aviation Executive Vice President shares how to transform turbulence into opportunity by designing passenger-centered airports.

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Faced with rapid passenger growth, complex operations, and evolving security demands, airports stand at a turning point. Yet within this disruption lies opportunity. In his article for Airport Business magazine, Aviation Executive Vice President Wilson Rayfield, AIA, LEED AP, explores how Gresham Smith is helping clients, from AVL and CLT to FLL, reimagine what’s next for air travel through thoughtful, forward-looking design. 

He outlines four key strategies that help airports convert turbulence into long-term resilience, delivering facilities that are not only efficient but also elevate the passenger experience. Rayfield’s insights demonstrate how a strategic design mindset can transform today’s challenges into tomorrow’s competitive advantage for airports nationwide. 

Read the article, entitled “Designing Tomorrow’s Gateways,” located here.