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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 WACO System (WACO), the independent global network of freight forwarders, and cargo.one, the leading digital air freight procurement platform, today unveiled an industry-first initiative that sees WACO members upgraded to state-of-the-art digital infrastructure. WACO’s members can now digitalize vital procurement and sales processes, including capacity discovery, quoting, and booking, including member-to-member bookings. WACO is the leading non-profit global network for independent freight management companies, connecting and nurturing its membership base to evolve and thrive. WACO works hard to develop frameworks and systems to support its forwarders in 118 countries to raise efficiency, resilience and competitive edge. In clear synergy…
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced Klaus Goersch’s appointment to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Goersch will report to Michael Steen, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Air Worldwide, and will serve as an Executive Leadership Team member. Joining the company in late December, Mr. Goersch will oversee Atlas’ global flight, ground and technical operations, directly responsible for safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence. As the Company’s primary liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, he will lead strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining Atlas’ industry-leading safety standards. “Klaus brings…
British Airways has opened applications for its pioneering Engineering Cadet Scheme in partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) in New York, shaping a new generation of American aviation engineers. The scheme, a first-of-its-kind initiative for an international airline in the United States, began with successfully recruiting six new cadets in Chicago last month. Now recruiting in New York, the program is open to all students from AIM campuses and offers another six aspiring American aircraft technicians tuition sponsorship and a direct pathway to a career with British Airways upon completion. Cadets are selected following two years of immersive technical training at AIM, gaining foundational…
Travelers at LaGuardia Terminal B were greeted today by the one and only Terminal B Turkey as they traveled to their Thanksgiving destinations. The Terminal B Turkey posed for photos and encouraged guests to eat vegetables instead of its friends who are traditionally on the Thanksgiving menu. Additionally, Terminal B has ‘carved’ out a series of unexpected spaces and engaging experiences for guests, including live jazz performances on the Terminal B sky bridges on this busy travel day. There’s also extraordinary artwork to explore, pocket parks to relax in with benches and live greenery, a one-of-a-kind water feature with New York…
The Emirates NBA Cup trophy recently touched down in New York at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, following its journey from the airline’s hub in Dubai. As the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the airline transported the coveted trophy in style on its iconic Airbus A380 emblazoned with an eye-catching NBA livery. The highly anticipated tournament tipped off on November 12 and is set to culminate with a Championship game on December 17 in Las…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is urging travelers using John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) during the Thanksgiving holiday to avoid driving directly to airport terminals and instead rely on public transportation and the free pick-up and drop-off lot at AirTrain JFK’s Lefferts Boulevard station to avoid traffic at the terminal frontages. JFK is forecast to set a record for passenger volume during the holiday week amid peak airport construction as the $19 billion redevelopment nears the halfway mark. Between Nov. 25 and Dec. 2, the Port Authority forecasts that 1.34 million travelers will use JFK,…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and All Nippon Airways (ANA), an award-winning, Tokyo-based carrier renowned for its commitment to quality, sustainability and customer service, announced that ANA will be among the first airlines to operate from the new state-of-the-art terminal when it opens to passengers in 2026. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport into a world-class gateway, with two new…
Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, today announces the appointment of concessions industry veteran Brett Kelly as Vice President of Business Development for food and beverage across North America. A seasoned and respected senior executive in aviation and hospitality, Kelly will play a crucial role in HMSHost’s growth as a leadership team member charged with winning and retaining airport contracts, maintaining landlord relations, and improving portfolio real estate values across nearly 80 airports in North America. “We are thrilled to welcome Brett to HMSHost,” said Derryl Benton, Chief Development Officer, North…
Vaughn College, in partnership with the Queens Chamber of Commerce, hosted a panel conversation on Wednesday evening, November 13, with the chief executives of LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the private developer and manager of the brand new LaGuardia Terminal B and JFKIAT, the private developer and manager of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, on how the use of AI is revolutionizing airport operations. NY1 Transit Reporter Samantha Liebman moderated the conversation. The conversation on AI comes at a time when multi-billion-dollar airport redevelopments are creating world-class aviation facilities and when new student enrollment at Vaughn College saw a 40…
JFKIAT, the operator of JFK Terminal 4, has awarded $5,000 to the GatewayJFK Business Improvement District (BID) to fund the installation of appropriate lighting in the commercial corridor outside JFK International Airport. This will significantly improve safety and deter illegal dumping, which affects the more than 180 residential homes and over 500 retail and commercial businesses in the same area. GatewayJFK is a non-profit public-private partnership established in 2016 that provides supplemental services and improvements and promotes economic development and advocacy for the JFK District’s off-airport cargo community and for all those who reside, visit, work, and do business in the…