Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Honor Flight Long Island (HFLI), the iconic volunteer-run Veterans’ organization, is proud to announce the resumption of bi-annual flights to Washington, D.C., after two years of pandemic-related restrictions.  HFLI’s second and final flight of 2022, on Friday, September 23, 2022, will take WWII, Korean, and Vietnam War Veterans to visit their military memorials, meet with service branch representatives, commiserate with fellow Veterans, and exchange stories. Honor Flight’s mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States and to preserve freedom around the world by providing free, one-day D.C. trips for Veterans. Thanks to HFLI,…

Each year, Lufthansa Cargo needs about 500 tons of plastic film worldwide to protect its freight during transport. As part of its sustainability strategy, the company has been working for many years to reduce the need for plastic and to establish the most environmentally friendly handling possible at its approximately 300 stations around the globe. Starting in mid-September, Lufthansa Cargo will be the first cargo airline to use a new type of film that consists of ten percent recycled plastic and is also one micrometer (one µ) thinner than previous films. This means that about two kilograms less film is…

Swissport has appointed Dave Lynch as Group Chief Information Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team. He will assume his duties shortly, with the exact starting date still to be agreed upon between him and his current employer. Fewer market clusters and new regional responsibilities in Europe.Dave Lynch will join Swissport International AG as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) and become a member of the Executive Leadership Team. A starting date will be announced in due time. He succeeds Giuseppe Genovesi, who stepped down from his position in July. Dave joins Swissport from FirstGroup, a leading private-sector provider of…

Alliance Ground International (AGI) has reached an agreement with Olivier Bijaoui to act as an advisor to help with the next phase of its expansion strategy to add passenger and cargo ground handling operations outside North America. Bijaoui has been a prominent figure in the ground-handling industry for 35 years and brings extensive experience to AGI’s already well-established senior management team. “This is an exciting development for us to fulfill our desire to expand our service offerings beyond North America,” said Jared Azcuy, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), AGI. “Olivier’s expansive experience in the international airport services market will be invaluable to…

Minute Suites, the award-winning airport brand that provides private suites for travelers during layovers, opened its first location in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new site is in Terminal 4, near gate B39. This location has seven suites and a bathroom with a shower. Minute Suites were designed as a place to get work done in peace, escape the hustle of the airport, and recharge before your next flight. The company has experienced a solid recovery as travel continues to increase in a post-COVID shutdown world. Minute Suites now has twelve operational locations across nine US airports. “We…

Modern Aviation announced it has closed the acquisition of the FBO assets and operations at Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) and Republic Airport (FRG) from Sheltair Aviation, the nation’s largest privately-owned aviation network.    First announced in late third quarter of 2021, the agreement has officially received all government approvals needed to allow Modern Aviation to take over operations at FOK and FRG. Modern Aviation’s CEO, Mark Carmen, said, “We are excited to be closing on our last two acquisitions of Sheltair locations in New York. On behalf of our whole team, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our new…

Delta has appointed Alex Antilla as Vice President, Latin America. Based in Santiago, Chile, he will oversee Delta’s business and customer experience strategy throughout Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as the airline’s partnerships with the LATAM Group* and Aeromexico. “As Delta continues to expand its international network and product offering to support the growing travel demand, Alex’s diverse experience will be pivotal in leveraging opportunities, delivering the Delta Difference for our customers, and leading the best employees in the business,” said Alain Bellemare, Delta’s President – International. “With Alex’s leadership, we will also strengthen our…

Global freight forwarder AIT Worldwide Logistics is changing the name of its independent subsidiary, Summit Expedited Logistics, to AIT Truckload Solutions, effective immediately. According to AIT’s Executive Vice President, Truckload Brokerage, Perishables and Healthcare, Mike Rothacher, rebranding will better align the team known for its high-quality full truckload and less-than-truckload solutions with its parent company. “Along with the name change to AIT Truckload Solutions, we are also expanding our control tower model to better serve the global AIT network,” Rothacher said. “This expansion will enable the team to spend more time engaging with customers as we strive to provide a…

JetBlue announced the newest round of grants from the JetBlue Foundation, supporting nine charitable organizations to continue critical youth recruitment programs and educational skills training needed to equip and inspire the next generation of aviators. The JetBlue Foundation is the first airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. For nearly a decade, the JetBlue Foundation has provided grants to charitable organizations to support and advance their education and mentorship programs. Beyond grants, the JetBlue Foundation provides programs, mentors, internships, and support to help pave the way for more accessibility and inclusivity within the…

Precision, ergonomics, and unencumbered legibility in a timepiece were all but required by early aviators as they took to the skies. In partnership with one of the world’s most iconic global airlines and a leader in the airline industry, a signature Timex collection takes flight with the Timex x Pan Am Waterbury,  celebrating Pan Am’s rich heritage of aviation.  The Timex x Pan Am Waterbury incorporates bold Arabic indices on an uncomplicated navy-blue dial featuring Pan Am’s unmistakable ‘’globe’’ accent plates that captures the spirit of American ingenuity and nostalgia in a tool watch. The classic Waterbury features a 42…