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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.
The Royal Waste team was out in full force this week giving back to local communities. This year, Royal Waste donated thousands of turkeys, throughout the five boroughs, to community members, homeless shelters, religious institutions, youth organizations, and their own employees. Royal Waste was able to accomplish this feat in partnership with over 40 houses of worship, nonprofits, and elected officials to deliver to communities across the New York metropolitan area.
Major Ray Miller is currently Deputy Commander of Falcon Squadron, a unit of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) based at JFK Airport, the official auxiliary of the United States Air Force. He also serves as the unit’s Public Affairs Officer and Information Technology Officer. Major Miller also serves as a Transport Mission Pilot, Mission Observer, Missions Scanner, and Airborne Photographer. He has been an active member of the Civil Air Patrol since 1992. “I joined CAP for the airplanes, now, nearly 30 years later, I can tell you CAP means so much more to me. Now, it’s the people. There are…
On a crisp November evening, The JFK Airport community joined with KAAMCO and KAAMCO Cargo to officially open the holiday season at the iconic Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. The event was well-attended complete with a divine display of food, a jamming band, and hand-rolled cigars to be enjoyed on the rooftop with amazing views of the city.
Harald Gloy, Chief Operations and Human Resources Officer at Lufthansa Cargo will leave the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG on February 28, 2022 for personal reasons and will devote himself to new professional challenges outside the Lufthansa Group. The 49-year-old industrial engineer has been Chief Operations Officer since January 1, 2019. In his role, Harald Gloy was responsible for handling at the Frankfurt and Munich hubs as well as for Global Handling Management, Flight Operations, and Security. Since March 1, 2021, Gloy has also been responsible for Human Resources on the Executive Board and thus assumed the role of…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized the 20th anniversary of the agency’s creation with a special ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s original Terminal A historic lobby. The live-streamed ceremony included a written message from President George W. Bush and special remarks by Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas and TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Former DHS Secretary (2005-2009) Michael Chertoff served as the keynote speaker. Other aspects of the event included the Colors presented by Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Color Guard, music (National Anthem and God Bless America) sung by a Transportation Security Officer, and…
Swissport International AG has increased the shareholding in its Swissport Korea joint venture to 100% from formerly 59%, underlining its confidence in the Korean aviation market and delivering on its Asia growth strategy. After first entering the Korean market in 2005 in a joint venture with local partners, Swissport now supports many leading airlines with ground services and cargo handling. Swissport has acquired all shares in its Korean joint venture from its local partners, underlining the company’s confidence in Korean aviation and its growth potential. Since entering the market in 2005 with local partners, Swissport Korea has tripled its revenue,…
Before you agree to bring a family favorite food item to contribute to the Thanksgiving holiday table, it’s important to think about how you’re planning to transport it if you are flying to spend the holiday with family or friends. Most foods can be carried through a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint, but there are some items that will need to be transported in checked baggage. Here’s some food for thought. If it’s a solid item, then it can go through a checkpoint. However, if you can spill it, spread it, spray it, pump it or pour it, and it’s…
Former New York and London transportation chiefs on panel, the group will study improved bus service, ferry, and light rail.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which delivered two main conclusions: Passengers want to use biometric identification if it expedites travel processes.Passengers want to spend less time queuing. “Passengers have spoken and want technology to work harder, so they spend less time ‘being processed’ or standing in queues. And they are willing to use biometric data if it delivers this result. Before traffic ramps up, we have a window of opportunity to ensure a smooth return to travel post-pandemic and deliver long-term efficiency improvements for passengers, airlines, airports, and governments,”…
As global demand for freighters continues to soar, Boeing announced plans to add three conversion lines for the market-leading 737-800BCF across North America and Europe. The company also signed a firm order with Icelease for eleven of the freighters as the launch customer for one of the new conversion lines. In 2022, the company will open one conversion line at Boeing’s London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility, its state-of-the-art hangar in the United Kingdom; and two conversion lines in 2023 at KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. “Building a diverse and global network of conversion facilities is critical to supporting our customers’…