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Metropolitan Airport News
Produced by a team of aviation professionals and enthusiasts, our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.
Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics has entered into a new Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) partnership with Ypsilanti, Michigan-based Kalitta Air. The strategic alliance continues AIT’s longstanding designation as a CRAF-sponsored freight forwarder, enabling the company to continue critical supply chain support for United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) missions while also increasing access to global routes, capacity, and charters for customers. “For more than ten years, we’ve been proud and always at the ready to support USTRANSCOM through the CRAF program,” said AIT’s Chief Business Officer, Greg Weigel. “As AIT continues to grow our global footprint and…
Paul Wiedefeld has joined HDR as director of the firm’s transportation practice in the Northeast U.S. Wiedefeld brings four decades of transportation industry experience, with half of those years as the CEO of major aviation and transit agencies. As HDR’s Northeast transportation director, he will provide leadership across 14 states from Virginia to Maine, plus the District of Columbia. Based in Baltimore, Wiedefeld will help set HDR’s transportation strategy in the region and expand the firm’s diverse service lines throughout the Northeast. His responsibilities will also include overseeing the planning and delivery of major regional initiatives and projects for HDR’s…
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has donated the capacity to transport 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. A large consignment of over eight tonnes of vital aid was transported on September 25; this included non-perishable food, tents, clothing, and much-needed medical supplies. This flight was operated by a team of specially selected cabin crew who all have a personal connection to Pakistan. Key charity partners donated all aid transported, including Football for Peace and Khalsa Aid. A further 21 tonnes of aid…
Delta Air Lines and the LATAM Group will work closely to create the leading airline partnership between the United States/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay) and connect the Americas to the world like never before with access to more than 300 destinations after the United States Department of Transportation granted final approval to their Joint Venture. Once implemented, the approval enables Delta and LATAM Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Brasil, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Airlines Peru, and LATAM Airlines Paraguay to begin the work of unlocking new customer and cargo benefits – including enhanced service and…
The JFK Air Cargo Association held its annual End of Summer luncheon today at the Bayhouse in Rosedale. Maybe it was being outside in the sunshine, clinging to what’s left of the summer weather, or watching all of the attendees look up from their conversation each time a plane passed overhead; either way, it was a fantastic day to reconnect with the airport community. Association President Dayna Harap shared the list of upcoming events, which include the return of the JFK Air Cargo Expo; visit our website for details as they become available.
Labelmaster, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin announced the results of their seventh annual 2022 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook. The survey results underscored the need for greater process consistency, increased automation, and more reliable data to facilitate the safe and secure transport of dangerous goods (DG). “The air transport industry handles over 1.25 million DG shipments per year.” “Global supply chain disruptions have put even more pressure on those professionals and companies responsible for shipping goods safely and compliantly,” said Robert Finn, Vice President, Labelmaster. “While there are many areas of improvement over the last…
Boeing and China Airlines announced they had finalized orders for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, a landmark purchase that will enable the airline to meet its long-term sustainability goals. “We are excited to introduce the 787-9 Dreamliner into our operations as we continue to upgrade our fleet with more modern, fuel-efficient airplanes. Adding the state-of-the-art 787 will help us reduce carbon emissions while also providing our customers…
WestJet operated the airline’s second ever sustainable aviation fuel flight with the departure of WestJet flight WS1681 out of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to YYC Calgary International Airport. The departure of WS1681 coincided with the end of New York’s UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, where world leaders gathered to discuss critical issues facing our environment, including the need to decarbonize and reduce global emissions. “Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) holds enormous potential to decarbonize aviation, and WestJet is committed to furthering our investments in this space to reduce our environmental footprint for years to come,”…
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) announced that SATS Ltd. (SATS) had reached an agreement to acquire WFS from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management (“Cerberus”). The transaction is valued at an enterprise value of $2.19 billion. The transaction will bring together WFS, the world’s largest air cargo handler with leadership positions in the Americas and Europe, and SATS, the leading provider of aviation services in Asia. This combination creates a first-of-its-kind global air cargo platform with scale and a network of stations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The combined platform’s broader suite of services, operational best practices, and integrated technology…
The Qantas Group has appointed Stephanie Tully as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Airways. This follows the announcement in June that current Jetstar CEO, Gareth Evans, will leave his role by the end of calendar 2022. Stephanie Tully joined the national carrier in 2004 and has worked across operational, commercial, marketing, and customer loyalty functions in progressively more senior roles. She has been a Group Executive and Chief Customer Officer since 2019. As a result of this appointment, Markus Svensson will be promoted to the Chief Customer Officer role and become a member of the Group Executive Committee reporting to…