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Metropolitan Airport News
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JetBlue announced the appointment of John Swift as the airline’s new vice president, technology effective March 14, 2022. In this role, John will develop the technical strategy across engineering, QA, cloud, and infrastructure. He will report directly to Carol Clements, JetBlue’s chief digital and technology officer. “Technology touches virtually everything we do and want to do as a company,” said Clements. “We are all excited to make JetBlue stronger by modernizing our infrastructure and integrating emerging technologies across the travel ribbon. With John’s leadership, I’m confident our team will continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers and crewmembers.” John…
Conrac Solutions, consolidated rent-a-car facility developer, operator, and financier, announced that Amy Barnes had been promoted immediately to Chief Development Officer. Reporting to CEO Mike Minerva, the CDO works with Conrac Solutions’ leadership and board of directors to define the organization’s vision and direction and oversee the delivery of companywide strategies for business development, growth, and client relations. Amy joined Conrac Solutions in 2013 and most recently held the Vice President, Project Development role, which includes leading the planning and development of projects at Reno‐Tahoe International Airport and Charles M. Schulz‐Sonoma County Airport. Amy will continue to enhance airport infrastructure…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Cargo demand is tracking above pre-COVID-19 levels, although capacity is still constrained. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was up 2.7% compared to January 2021 (3.2% for international operations). This was significantly lower than the 9.3% growth seen in December 2021 (1% for…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the region’s major airports – John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty — cumulatively achieved their highest scores yet in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey, which is conducted by Airports Council International and serves as an important industry benchmark for customer satisfaction. The cumulative rating of 4.05 out of a possible 5 represents the first time that the overall cumulative score of the Port Authority’s three major airports exceeded 4.0, a significant improvement from past surveys. Each of the three airports improved their scores in the 2021 ASQ…
XPO Logistics, Inc. announced that its board of directors, after a thorough examination of strategic alternatives, has approved a plan that the board believes is the optimal path to unlock value for XPO stakeholders. XPO intends to separate its tech-enabled brokered transportation services from its less-than-truckload (LTL) business in North America and intends to divest its European business and North American intermodal operation. The planned spin-off transaction is intended to be tax-free to XPO shareholders and would create two focused, publicly traded companies at the top of their industries: The spin-off would be a leading platform for tech-enabled truck brokerage…
The best journey is the one that leaves you feeling better upon arrival than departure. Delta is supporting a healthier you with plant-based food options in airports and onboard, unique loyalty partnerships that reward you at home, and in-flight entertainment to relax and unwind during your journey. “We’ve taken a careful approach to ensure each customer feels taken care of during their journey on Delta because connecting the world also means caring for those in it – and helping them feel their best no matter where they are,” said Dr. Henry Ting – Chief Health Officer. Delta partners with leading…
On March 1, 1982, Orbis’s iconic Flying Eye Hospital – a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a plane – took its first flight, launching a legacy of innovation that has continued to define Orbis over the past four decades.“Orbis’s founders had a simple yet ambitious vision when they first conceived of the Flying Eye Hospital four decades ago: to end avoidable blindness by providing training to eye care teams around the world,” said Derek Hodkey, President & CEO of Orbis International. “That vision hasn’t changed. We still believe that the best way to save sight is to bring people together…
American Airlines and its partners raised $1.2 million benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the 37th annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski event this past weekend. After celebrating last year’s event virtually due to the pandemic, guests returned to Beaver Creek, Colorado, with a renewed and vibrant sense of energy and dedication to supporting the fight against Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This year’s event included special programming and events, including a performance by Warner Records recording artist MAX, a fitness class with three-time world dance champion Louis Van Amstel and more. “It may be cold in Colorado this weekend, but our hearts are…
On March 7, 2022, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a new partnership with Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) for a new educational patch program to educate and prepare Girl Scouts for careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The program kicked off with a virtual panel with GSHNJ in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month and is designed to build a pipeline for the next generation of women leaders. The new initiative stems from a comprehensive report by the Port Authority’s Leadership Steering Committee on Race Dynamics, which outlined 25 actions…
United today announced a fundraising effort that has the potential to play a critical role in the mission to fly aid workers and supplies to the areas of Ukraine that are most in need. Starting today, United’s MileagePlus® members can donate cash or miles to the airline’s signature relief partners – Airlink, Americares, American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen – by visiting united.com/UkraineSupport. United will match the first five million donated miles – the equivalent of hundreds of connecting flights to places like Poland, Hungary and Romania – and $100,000 as well as award bonus miles to anyone who gives $50 or more. “The human tragedy we are witnessing in Ukraine is horrifying…