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Metropolitan Airport News
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The JFK Rotary Club kicked off their holiday season with an ‘Ugly Sweater’ themed party at Vetro Restaurant & Lounge. This group really took the theme and the competition for the ugliest sweater seriously. Yvette Greene-Dennis won the contest with her personalized Naughty and Nice lists! In addition to being a wonderful party, the event collected supplies and donations for St. Joseph’s Church outreach and the new moms, and the new moms at the Saratoga Family Inn.
JetBlue announced it is advancing efforts to meet the growing demand for qualified pilots and maintenance technicians through its industry-leading suite of education and training programs, JetBlue Gateways. JetBlue has demonstrated that airlines can meet the growing need for aviation professions through programs that offer a range of pathways into the industry, while also opening the door to more candidates from underrepresented communities, including women and people of color. JetBlue Gateways program offers seven distinct education and training paths to becoming a JetBlue pilot or maintenance technician. JetBlue’s program is the longest-running US airline program, which produces a significant number…
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) announced that Matthew Friend will join its Board of Directors. Friend, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nike, Inc., brings more than two decades of corporate finance and strategy experience to the airline’s Board. “As we emerge from the pandemic as a leader in the industry and stand ready to accelerate our business, United will benefit greatly from Matt’s deep financial acumen and stewardship of one of the leading consumer brands on the planet,” said United CEO Scott Kirby. “Plus, his years of global corporate experience will help inform our effort to…
DHL Express is delivering the gift of joy to soldiers who find themselves far from family and friends this season. To help them enjoy a traditional holiday celebration, the company is once again sending hundreds of freshly cut Christmas trees with lights, ornaments, decorations, and more to U.S. servicemen and women stationed in Kuwait and Bahrain – along with hundreds of handwritten letters from school children back home. For the past 18 years, DHL has coordinated this very special delivery – known as Operation Holiday Cheer – in partnership with Dees’ Nursery and many charitable organizations from the NYC-metropolitan area.…
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, continues to be recognized for achieving the highest safety standards. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded dnata USA the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Accreditation, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at New York-JFK Airport (JFK). David Barker, dnata’s Divisional Senior Vice President for Airport Operations, said: “We are proud to be recognized for meeting the highest global safety standards at JFK, one of the largest dnata hubs in our international network. “We consistently invest in training, equipment, and…
American Airlines Group Inc. announced Doug Parker will retire as chief executive officer of American Airlines on March 31, 2022. Robert Isom, currently president of American, will succeed him. Isom also will join the airline’s board of directors on that same date, and Parker will continue to serve as chairman of American’s board. “I have worked with Robert for two decades and I am incredibly pleased that he will be the next CEO of American Airlines, which is truly the best job in our industry,” Parker said. “Robert is a collaborative leader with deep operational expertise and global industry experience.…
JetBlue announced that John Flaherty has been named the airline’s vice president, inflight experience. In his new role, Flaherty will lead and support JetBlue’s best-in-class inflight team with a focus on ensuring new and current crewmembers have the tools and training to safely deliver and advance JetBlue’s award-winning hospitality and customer experience onboard every flight. Since joining JetBlue more than 15 years ago as a frontline airport crewmember, Flaherty has served the airline’s airport operations in a variety of roles with multiple promotions. He most recently served as director, of airports for JetBlue’s Boston operation. In his role as director and prior,…
Southwest Airlines Co. is wrapping up its milestone 50th Anniversary year by releasing a one-of-a-kind commemorative history book, “50 Years. One Heart. A History of Southwest in 50 Objects.” Starting today, Southwest® fans can purchase this unique coffee-table book, which brings to life the Company’s colorful history, its corporate archives, and reflection of its People through photographs and moments from the carrier’s rich past, exclusively sold at Southwest The Store. This special book also represents the exciting culmination of 50 years’ worth of iconic stories as Southwest Airlines closes out its first five decades. “Throughout our 50th Anniversary year, we’ve reflected on…
Vantage Airport Group announced that Suzette Noble has joined its corporate executive team as Chief Operating Officer of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the Vantage-led private organization leading the $5.1B transformations and management of the new Terminal B at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Reporting to LaGuardia Gateway Partners’ Chief Executive Officer, Frank Scremin, Suzette will lead the delivery of an exceptional and seamless guest experience for all stakeholders at Terminal B, maximizing commercial revenue, and implementing processes and metrics for the organization and its partners. Ms. Noble is an experienced leader with more than 20 years of experience developing and operating transformational guest experiences at companies…
As part of American’s ongoing pilot recruiting efforts, the American Airlines Cadet Academy (AACA) team is working hard to expand awareness of the pilot career in communities across the United States. Just in the past few months, the team has participated in numerous community events geared at educating youth on the opportunity of a promising career in aviation. One such event was the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Young Eagles Rally and Fly-in in Marlin, Texas, where the AACA team met with local middle school-aged youth from underserved communities. “Our goal is to increase accessibility to the pilot career path through education and…