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Chris McLaughlin, CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

In this exclusive Conversations series interview recorded at the transport logistic and air cargo India exhibition and conference in Mumbai, Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing Group, sits down with Chris McLaughlin, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), to discuss the airport’s ambitious growth strategy and the critical role of cargo in shaping its future. Chris McLaughlin, who assumed the role of CEO in May 2025, shares insights on his leadership mandate, the massive scale of DFW operations as the world’s third busiest airport, future-proofing strategies balancing passenger growth, cargo expansion, and AI-driven technology, the $12 billion capital programme, including new terminals, runway refurbishments, and cargo infrastructure, preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026, when Dallas will host nine matches including a semi-final and much more. #aviation #aircrago #airports #cargoairports #freighters #dfw #dallas #texas #fifaworldcup #ecommerce #globaltrade #logistics 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Mandate as the CEO of DFW and the performance so far 02:21 Overview of the current scale of operations at DFW 03:49 Future-proofing the 52-year-old DFW airport 05:44 DFW's $12billion capital programme 07:18 DFW cargo programme and CEO oversight 09:22 Economic impact and the future for cargo at DFW 10:44 Annual cargo throughput and the road to get a million tonne cargo throughput again 11:59 Long-haul international network and the belly cargo potential 14:30 Cross-border e-commerce cargo in a post–de minimis era 15:30 Preparing to handle FIFA World Cup passenger traffic at DFW 16:44 Top priorities over the next 12 to 18 months 17:21 Conclusion