Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Christina Callahan was recently appointed as Director of Human Resources of the Port Authority of NY/NJ. Ms. Callahan brings with her 25 years of experience in the aviation industry as the former Deputy General Manager of LaGuardia Airport and prior to that, the Executive Director of Syracuse Regional Airport Authority. Between 2005 – 2013 she served as the Commissioner of Aviation and as Public Information Officer at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. “The role of Human Resources is more important to an organization than ever before and I am honored to lead the Port Authority’s HR Department.” Ms. Callahan holds an…

John Arancio has been named Deputy General Manager at John F. Kennedy International Airport. John will fill this critical role and assist me in my new role as General Manager. John has been an essential asset since he came to fill the JFK Airport Operations Manager position three years ago. John joined the Port Authority in May 2015 and brings 38 years of career experience in flight operations and airport management. In addition to his tenure at JFK, he has held several key positions at LaGuardia Airport including Manager of Aeronautical Services, Acting Manager of Airport Operations, Acting Manager of…

Lysa Scully recently announced her appointment to the Board of the New Terminal One (NTO) at JFK International Airport. The NTO is a state-of-the-art 2.5 million square foot terminal that will provide a world-class passenger experience for international travelers while bringing significant opportunities and jobs to the local community. “I am looking forward to working with the NTO team as we deliver on the vision.” Ms. Scully is a leader in the aviation industry, providing valued counsel in all areas of aviation leadership and airport development to airport leaders, investors, airlines, and industry stakeholders. With 36 years of notable experience,…

ISS A/S today announced that Susanne Jorgensen will take over the role as CEO, Americas Region, and become a member of the Executive Group Management (EGM) effective 1 July 2022. Dan Ryan, CEO of Americas and Chief Group Commercial Officer, has decided to step down from the EGM and leave ISS by the end of July. Dan Ryan joined ISS in 2016 as CEO of the Americas region and later took on the additional role of Chief Group Commercial Officer in 2020. In addition to strengthening ISS’s position in the Americas, Dan led and played an instrumental role in the…

The JFK-based organization KAAMCO held its Annual Golf Outing. They were proud to be donating to Angel Flight NE. The charity is entering its 26th year of service to those in need of transportation to medical treatments and access to healthcare.  The outing was at the beautiful Garden City Country Club. It’s an event that the airport community looks forward to every year, and this year did not disappoint.

Located in the center of T4’s Retail Lounge, the new six-foot model of a commercial pilot is one of only two in the world, with the other located in the Berlin Airport. Passengers at T4 can now snap photos with the model and are encouraged to tag T4 in their favorite ones. All LEGO models are hand-made in Kladno, a suburb of Prague in the Czech Republic, and each contains a yellow sticker that states how many bricks it is made of. The new pilot model at T4 consists of a total of 45,033 bricks. “We are excited that the…

The Wings Club Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Bill Franke, Managing Partner, Indigo Partners LLC, will receive this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging Mr. Franke’s outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club Foundation will present this award on Oct. 28, 2022, at the 80th Annual Awards Gala to be held at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York. During Mr. Franke’s business career, he has been the Chief Executive Officer of an Industrial Fortune 500 forest products company, Chairman of a large regional bank, Chairman of a large U.S. convenience store company, and, from 1993…

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been safely delivered to LaGuardia Airport through the Colonial and Buckeye pipeline systems – two essential pieces of American energy infrastructure. The low-emission jet fuel will power a Delta Air Lines flight, marking a seminal moment in the ongoing development and distribution of SAF in the U.S. “SAF is the most effective tool we have to decarbonize our industry,” said Pamela Fletcher, Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “These efforts show how existing infrastructure can be used to transport SAF to East Coast airports and drive down emissions – a critical step as we move toward a…

American Airlines Cargo has appointed Emma Oliver to the role of Director, Cargo Sales Europe, Africa & Middle East (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC). Emma returns to cargo as regional sales key leader following two years of supporting the passenger business, most recently leading the Strategy & Projects team providing analytical support across the EMEA region and working on joint business and partnership opportunities. As a seasoned cargo professional, Oliver is well-known in the industry from when she previously served as Global and Key Account Manager for EMEA. Her new role as Sales Director will also encompass the Asia Pacific.…

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), a global developer and operator of flagship destinations, has joined The New Terminal One (NTO) – a consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners – as the exclusive commercial developer and manager for the $9.5 billion, 2.4, million-square-foot state-of-the-art new international terminal that will anchor the south side of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Replacing the existing Terminals 1 and 2 to become JFK’s largest new terminal, the New Terminal One will break ground in 2022, with phased openings beginning in 2026. “The New Terminal One is an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside the world-class team that…