Author: Metropolitan Airport News

K2 Security Screening Group announced today that Mara Winn has joined the company as Vice President of Aviation. In this role, Mara will lead the K2 Security Screening Group in the design, planning, management, and installation of critical security infrastructure for airports, supporting safe, efficient operations across the aviation sector. Mara brings more than 25 years of experience spanning program management, strategic roadmap development, and full product development life cycles, from threat and needs analysis through implementation and closeout. At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), she led the Innovation Task Force, where she modernized acquisition systems, oversaw technology deployments at airports…

Unity Electric is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Dato to President and CEO, succeeding David Morvant. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter as Unity strengthens its position in key sectors, such as airport construction and maintenance. David Morvant will assume a new senior leadership role within Equans North America-Unity’s parent company, as CEO of the newly formed Modular and Specialty Construction Division. In this role, he will lead strategic initiatives focused on innovation and prefabrication across the United States and Canada.

Global eye care NGO Orbis International is pleased to announce the appointment of John Slattery as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Slattery, a seasoned aerospace executive and innovator, brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation sector and a longstanding dedication to Orbis’ mission to prevent blindness and restore sight in places where eye care is out of reach. Slattery’s extensive experience in the aviation sector is uniquely suited to Orbis, whose programs include the Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an aircraft. As Chair, Slattery is committed to…

A fixture in the New York City region’s waste management service industry since 1999, Joe Tesi, Sr. passed away on December 28, at the age of 72. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. As VP of Operations for City Waste Services of NY, Joe’s over 26-year career began in August 1972 as a chauffeur for the CT Carting Corp. In April 1999, he became VP of Operations for the company, serving NYC and its five boroughs, and expanding the business into the outer…

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) announced that Azores Airlines, part of the SATA Group, will join its growing community of international carriers, enhancing connections between New York, the Azores islands, and key destinations throughout Europe. Azores Airlines will offer nonstop service between the New Terminal One and Ponta Delgada, with access to its signature stopover program and convenient onward connections across the Azores, Madeira, mainland Portugal and major cities throughout Europe. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a…

With the winter holiday season in full swing, GE Aerospace is offering Santa Claus its full suite of cutting-edge innovations from advanced propulsion systems, AI-enabled aftermarket services, and even “dust science,” to ensure his Christmas Eve flight delivering gifts remains on-schedule. As part of this offering, a special team of “Santa’s helpers” from GE Aerospace used AI to design a sleek new sleigh for Santa. Leveraging the world’s most advanced exascale supercomputing tools and generative AI, this team full of holiday cheer created a unique, multi-modal design that contains three different engine modes to help propel Santa’s sleigh, including: “We thought…

Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) will mark a delicious milestone this winter when its signature tasting fundraiser, “Evening of Fine Food,” returns for its 30th year on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Terrace on the Park in Corona. The anniversary celebration will bring together hundreds of business, civic, and community leaders to sample the best of Queens cuisine while raising vital funds for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1996, Evening of Fine Food has grown into one of Queens’ premier networking and culinary events, reflecting the borough’s extraordinary diversity and generosity. This year’s gathering is expected to draw more than 700 guests to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park…

As part of its commitment to a more accessible travel experience, Avianca has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, training more than 3,100 operational employees to assist passengers with hidden disabilities. The initiative aims to promote inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by allowing travelers to discreetly and voluntarily wear the sunflower lanyard, a symbol indicating they may need extra time or assistance during their journey. Thanks to this training, nearly 60% of Avianca’s operational team is equipped to recognize the lanyard, understand its purpose, and provide empathetic, respectful support—helping ensure a more humane flight experience for all passengers. The Sunflower…

On Saturday, Civil Air Patrol’s Long Island Senior Squadron (LISS) and Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron participated in the Wreaths Across America wreath laying at Long Island National Cemetery. A total of 663 wreaths were sponsored between the two squadrons. This is part of an annual tradition of Civil Air Patrol participating in this event.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that a new labor framework will be implemented starting Jan. 11, 2026, rescinding the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other determinations. The new framework will return the agency back into a security-focused framework that prioritizes workforce readiness, resource allocation and mission focus with an effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The new framework is based on a determination made by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Sept. 29, 2025, entitled “Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA’s National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility, Mission…