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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.
MNG Airlines which holds a significant share of the air cargo sector in Turkey has signed with NAVBLUE to implement N-Flight Planning (N-FP) on its all-Airbus fleet of 9 aircraft. MNG Airlines will benefit from a more compliant Flight Planning solution, including ETOPS (Extended Range Twin Operations approval), a management-by-exception solution, event-driven automation, and added flexibility in terms of integrations. NAVBLUE’s N-FP responds perfectly to cargo airlines’ needs thanks to the ETOPS and Escape Routes functionality and is flexible in terms of integration. MNG Airlines is based in Istanbul Airport, Turkey, and operates scheduled and charter services within the Middle…
ESP Global Services has been awarded the terminal technical support services (TTSS) contract to support the Information Technology & Digital systems and applications for JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport. This collaboration is focused on providing a unified dashboard view into all JFKIAT’s IT service management functions and will provide a 24/7 IT service desk, IT operations, and maintenance support services across Terminal 4. The partnership will support JFKIAT’s future strategic development and expansion plans. Andy Jenner, ESP’s CEO commented, “With a pedigree in aviation IT support and a growing presence in North America, ESP is delighted to have been chosen to deliver our…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a busy summer travel season with anticipated passenger volumes that will match and may occasionally exceed those of 2019 for the first time since the pandemic began. The continued recovery from the low travel volumes during the pandemic may require more patience and planning than was necessary before the pandemic. Checkpoint environments and procedures have changed to enhance screening operations, ensure the safety and well-being of the traveling public, and minimize the spread of COVID-19. “Daily passenger volumes at TSA checkpoints show that people are traveling again, and TSA is ready for…
Realterm announced that Karen Grieb Inal has been appointed to the firm’s Board of Directors. Ms. Inal has had a long and distinguished career in investment banking and investment management. She most recently served as a Senior Portfolio Manager within the investment office for the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation and the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities. “Karen’s wealth of capital markets experience and unique perspective will be a valuable, contributing resource as Realterm formulates and executes its business plans,” said Bob Fordi, Realterm’s CEO. “While at Mellon, Karen led the foundation’s initial investment in Realterm’s first…
ZeroAvia announced a collaboration with its strategic investor Shell1, who will design and build two commercial-scale mobile refuelers for use at ZeroAvia’s research and development site in Hollister, California. The announcement follows recent positive predictions relating to the falling price trajectory of hydrogen fuel and a flurry of State-led activity for establishing H2 Hubs as the Department of Energy prepares to receive bids from across the U.S. At ZeroAvia’s test facility in Hollister, Shell will also provide compressed, low-carbon hydrogen supply to the facility and other locations in the Western U.S. This strategic collaboration will support the development of ZeroAvia’s flight…
Air France-KLM Group and the CMA CGM Group announced that they have signed a long-term strategic partnership in the air cargo market. This exclusive partnership will see both parties combine their complementary cargo networks, full freighter capacity, and dedicated services in order to build an even more competitive offer thanks to the unrivaled know-how and global footprint of Air France-KLM and CMA CGM. CMA CGM and Air France-KLM share a strong ambition to invest and grow sustainably in the air freight business. The agreement will have an initial duration of 10 years. Air France-KLM and CMA CGM will join and…
American Airlines and Microsoft Corp. are partnering to use technology to create better, more connected experiences for customers and American Airlines team members, supporting the robust operations of the world’s largest airline. As part of the partnership, American will use Microsoft Azure as its preferred cloud platform for its airline applications and key workloads, significantly accelerating its digital transformation and making Microsoft one of the airline’s largest technology partners. With travel and tourism this year expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels, the companies are preparing for a future where consumers expect their travel experience to mimic the rest of their lives —…
JetBlue announced the appointment of Ellen Ham as the carrier’s new vice president, of labor relations effective immediately. In this role, Ham will oversee the company’s labor relations strategy and will report to Laurie Villa, JetBlue’s chief people officer. “We are excited to welcome Ellen to JetBlue,” said Villa. “She is an experienced, strategic leader who is passionate about putting people first. Ellen will provide an invaluable perspective in how we support our crewmembers, and I look forward to working with her to ensure our unique culture continues to be our greatest differentiator.” Ham brings with her more than two…
The Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport was presented with the Frank G. Brewer Civil Air Patrol Memorial Aerospace Award for outstanding contributions to the advancement of youth in aerospace activities in 2021 by the New York Wing, Civil Air Patrol. Lt Col Pat Magee, Wing Vice Commander, New York, Civil Air Patrol presented the award to Cheryl Jones, President of the Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport for contributions highlighted by its signature program, the annual Kiwanis Kids Day. This program, organized in partnership with the Port Authority of NY and NJ, is a family day at LaGuardia Airport that allows children…
Julia Hillenbrand has been appointed as SWISS’s new Head of Brand Experience. Hillenbrand, who is presently the Lufthansa Group’s Senior Director Sales Western Europe based in Madrid, succeeds Caroline Drischel, who took up her own new duties as Head of Corporate Responsibility within the Lufthansa Group on 1 April 2022. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Julia Hillenbrand as its new Head of Brand Experience. She will take up her new duties in July 2022. In her new capacity, Hillenbrand will be responsible, together with her team, for the entire SWISS brand and customer experience and for the overall…