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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.
On August 30, JFKIAT and its business partners held an Employee Appreciation Day celebrating the strength, commitment, and hard work of the T4 Community. The day was filled with music, food, games, raffle prizes, and much more! Approximately 4,700 employees attended.
From October 2022, Lufthansa Cargo will offer its customers additional capacities in its medium-haul network on specially converted Airbus A321 freighters. The first cargo flight of its kind took off from Frankfurt to Dublin in March 2022. Due to the positive response from the market and the continuing high demand from the eCommerce and Same-Day segments, a second aircraft of this type will enter scheduled service from October. The second A321F with registration D-AEUA is currently undergoing conversion in Singapore. The twin-engine, technically advanced narrow-body aircraft is powerful and fuel-efficient at the same time. It is identical in design to…
The world as we know it, is changing. The pandemic has challenged long-serving, traditional structures, and work processes. Digitalization is finally taking off within the air cargo industry, and the past two years have shown that resilience, courage, and embracing change yield the best results. These elements have led to the emergence of the Next Generation approach, which induces a corporate mindset shift. Thanks to its many dedicated employees worldwide, Qatar Airways Cargo demonstrated agility, innovation, and flexibility in the face of this extraordinary period in which the air cargo industry, as a whole, experienced major upheaval. It is this…
Agostino brings over 25 years of international experience to this role and is an accomplished commercial executive with an impressive track record within leading blue-chip industrial businesses such as Johnson Controls, GE, and Amcor. He is currently based in Zurich for Amcor in the role of Vice President of Food, Beverage, and Personal Care, where he has P&L responsibility for four business units, representing the largest P&L for the Group. Before Amcor, Agostino worked for GE for almost six years, where he held several senior roles, including Chief Commercial Officer for Industrial Solutions and President and CEO for GE Lighting,…
American Airlines announced that Ganesh Jayaram has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective Sept. 1. Jayaram will report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Ganesh has a proven ability to drive innovation in large, complex global organizations that are focused on operational reliability,” said Isom. “His leadership style, global expertise, and success in building and implementing both business and technology strategy will serve him incredibly well as he steps in to lead our technology team. We look forward to having him join our senior team early next month.” In his role as CDIO, Jayaram…
American Airlines hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. She bravely broke down barriers within the world of aviation and paved the path for many to follow. American is being intentional in its efforts to diversify the flight deck. Black women have been notably underrepresented in the aviation industry, especially as pilots, representing less than 1% in the commercial airline industry. Through the American Airlines Cadet Academy, the airline is committed to expanding awareness of and increasing accessibility to the pilot career within…
Global restaurateur HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announces the appointment of company veteran Richard Bennett as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he will oversee HMSHost operations of food and beverage concepts in nearly 80 airports in North America. “I am delighted for Richard to join the HMSHost executive team as our new COO,” said HMSHost President & CEO Steve Johnson. “His intimate knowledge of our business, passion for people-focused hospitality, and decades of achievement are a perfect match for our organization as we experience rapid passenger and sales growth.” Richard’s…
American Airlines and Boom Supersonic today announced the airline’s agreement to purchase up to 20 Overture aircraft, with an option for an additional 40. American has paid a non-refundable deposit on the initial 20 aircraft. Overture is expected to carry passengers at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial aircraft. Boom Supersonic’s Overture would introduce an important new speed advantage to American’s fleet, which is currently the simplest, youngest, and most efficient among U.S. network carriers. Under the terms of the agreement, Boom must meet industry-standard operating, performance, and safety requirements as well as American’s other customary conditions before delivery…
American Airlines announced a donation of $1.5 million to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) Luke Weathers Flight Academy during the organization’s 46th annual conference, held Aug. 10–12. American served as the title sponsor of OBAPs 46th annual conference, which included several notable industry speakers, aerospace professional development workshops, and networking opportunities. “Our strength lies in having a team, especially pilots, representing the diverse communities we serve,” said American CEO Robert Isom. “We must expose young people to careers in aviation, provide relief to financial barriers and increase the number of underrepresented minority pilots on the flight deck.” The…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Clear Channel Airports (CCA), the Americas-based airports business of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc., announced new, world-class digital media infrastructure at the region’s airports, including the unveiling of a transformative, new all-digital media network as part of LaGuardia Airport’s reimagined Terminal C. The Port Authority and Clear Channel signed a 12-year contract in November 2020 for the advertising franchise at all Port Authority airports. Under the contract, Clear Channel committed to upgrade the airports’ digital displays. Clear Channel is now in the process of completing that contract and modernizing the…