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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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for an expanded minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International airports that provides annual increases to the wages of thousands of airport workers starting in January 2025, with automatic increases tied to the regional cost of living, consistent with the minimum wage policies of the states of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority Board of Commissioners last adopted an expanded minimum wage policy in 2018, which brought…
With roots dating back to the early 1960s, Aero Snow Removal Corp. offers the most extensive and complete portfolio of services to handle any commercial and airport snow removal needs. Aero Snow Removal Corp. is an affiliate of Dejana Industries, Inc.’s “family of companies.” It was incorporated in 1983 to service the exponential growth in Dejana’s commercial snow removal business and to begin its foray into the unique challenges of airport snow removal. In addition to airports, its customers include container terminals, sports complexes, and commercial sites. Its menu of services has expanded over the years and offers ‘full-service’ snow…
Forward Air Corporation recently announced that Eric Brandt has joined the Company as Chief Commercial Officer to lead its strategic growth plan and business development efforts. Mr. Brandt brings a strong track record of driving profitable growth in the logistics space, holding leadership roles at Agility, Panalpina, Kraft Foods and most recently, CEVA Logistics, where he served as Executive Vice President of Business Development. He will lead the combined company’s commercial strategy and accelerate its ongoing mission of sustainable long-term growth. Shawn Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, said, “Eric will be a key player in launching the combined company into our…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage Group-led company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build and operate the new JFK Terminal 6, has successfully completed a planned issuance of nearly $2 billion in bonds. The transaction is among the top three largest municipal bond financing projects at a U.S. airport since 2021. $1.85 billion in Series 2024A alternative minimum tax (AMT) green bonds were issued, along with an additional $100 million in Series 2024B (AMT) convertible capital appreciation bonds (CCABs) – the latter representing the first of their kind at any U.S. airport. The funds will be used to refinance a portion of the costs…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, recently launched B-Celebrated, a terminal-wide recognition program, to honor Terminal B community members who go above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience every day. The first B-Celebrated recipients are Meherun Kanak (MK), a Guest Experience Ambassador with ABM/Ethos Farm, and Luis Jose Fernandez, a cook at Villa Restaurant Group’s Talde. MK and Luis were celebrated in a ceremony on October 24 at Terminal B, hosted by LaGuardia Gateway Partners’ CEO Suzette Noble. B-Celebrated is a peer-to-peer recognition program, with nominations submitted by fellow Terminal B colleagues. Submissions are reviewed quarterly…
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 world-class gateway. This transformation will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Lisa Studness Reifer was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer, joining The New Terminal One following a 20-year career with JetBlue Airways. In her new role, she will lead The New Terminal One’s revenue portfolio and oversee the growth of airline and concession partners. Reifer was most recently…
HHM Hotels recently announced the promotion of Shawn Tuli to Chief Investment Officer. In this newly created role at HHM Hotels, Tuli will build on the company’s strength around investment, third-party growth, M&A, and overall capital allocation. Tuli has previously served HHM Hotels in a variety of impactful roles, ranging from leadership of corporate finance and accounting teams to building an investment growth platform. Today, HHM Hotels is comprised of 240 hotels across North America, with roughly one-third lifestyle and independent, one-third resort and full-service, and one-third urban and select-service hotels. Further, HHM Hotels is now invested in over 30…
With help from American Airlines Cargo, Lucy, a 16-year-old Bengal tiger, has been relocated from an Eco Park in Mendoza, Argentina to The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota, USA. The move is a result of the former Mendoza Zoo’s transition into an Eco Park, which has involved gradually relocating its animal residents to sanctuaries where they can begin new lives with their peers. Lucy’s journey began with a truck ride covering approximately 750 miles from Mendoza to Ezeiza Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires. The transportation process was carefully coordinated with Intermodal, the forwarder designated by the Mendoza Ministry of Energy…
OTG Concessions Management, a leading player in the airport hospitality industry, announces a new selection of restaurants and menus inside Delta’s Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport. In partnership with Delta, OTG offers travelers at LGA Terminal C a blend of innovative designs and restaurants that use unique, locally sourced ingredients. From modern Mediterranean to American traditions and a New York-inspired French Brasserie, each location captures the essence of its inspiration. New openings at LGA Terminal C include: Calista Taverna: Inspired by ancient Greek traditions, Calista embodies a modern Mediterranean style with open, natural designs using materials like wood, stone, and fibers…
On Friday, Oct. 25, Metropolitan Airport News had the pleasure of being asked by New Terminal One (NTO) and the JFK Airport Chamber of Commerce to participate in an engaging and informative discussion about the progress being made at NTO. Our Editor-In-Chief, Julia Lauria-Blum, moderated a fireside chat with Jennifer Aument, CEO of NTO, in front of a sold-out audience at the Cradle of Aviation Museum, where Jennifer shared her personal experiences relocating to New York and the goals for the project before the new terminal opens to the public in 2026.