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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.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo across major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the U.S. market to over 20 years. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has renewed contracts to WFS at Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York JFK, and Washington Dulles airports, which includes freighter services in Miami. These contracts solidify WFS’ strong partnership with Air France KLM in North America, which includes full passenger, ramp and cargo handling services in Austin, Dallas,…
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, announced the interim Honolulu leadership team that will guide Hawaiian Airlines operations from transaction close through a full combination of operations under a single operating certificate with two brands – Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Until that time, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will operate as one organization with two separate airline operations under two individual operating certificates. The interim Honolulu…
Welcome to the September issue of the Metropolitan Airport News. While still technically summer, it seems that we are being tempted by a change of season that is welcomed by many. Those cool, crisp mornings and warm afternoons make this time of year my absolute favorite. Most of us are wrapping up vacations, sending the kids back to school, or returning to school ourselves while trying to hang onto those last days of summer. Enjoy it while you can; I’m sure we will discuss snow events in the all-too-near future. This month’s issue features a fascinating history as well as…
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has announced the appointment of Tribhuwan Negi as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With nearly 25 years of experience building large-scale SaaS platforms and leading global R&D organizations, Negi brings a wealth of expertise to Kale during significant growth and innovation. Tribhuwan arrives as Kale unveils further advancements to its UN-recognised Airport Cargo Community System and Port Community System. One of his first key initiatives will be overseeing the development of intelligent AI-driven applications that further enhance Kale’s solutions in the logistics and supply chain sectors. “Logistics and supply chain technology is seeing rapid technological advancement, and…
Since 1959, Select Exterminating has served New York & New Jersey, providing best-in-class residential, commercial, and industrial extermination services. Whether it’s mice, termites, bed bugs, roaches, ants, or even outdoor critters, Select Exterminating will help solve pest problems by identifying pests and customizing a plan that eliminates the problem. Their services are considerate of family health and the environment, offering the best practices and the most timely and safe products. From ‘’green’’ eco-friendly pest-control products to humane wildlife netting and baiting to treatment protocols, Select Exterminating has a wide range of direct and immediate approaches to solving pest control problems. Select was…
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), more commonly known as a drone, is a small or medium aircraft without a pilot or passenger on board. A drone system integrates robotics with aeronautics. Drones can be guided by remote control or autonomously by an onboard computer and are capable of a controlled, sustained level of flight. Most drones have four propellers (Quadcopters), but there are models that may have up to eight (Octocopters). Closely akin to a helicopter or rotorcraft, after a drone’s engine is turned on, its propellers rotate; two propellers rotate in one direction while the others rotate in the…
JetBlue Airways Corp. announced the appointment of Sean Menke to the company’s board of directors. The independent director appointment is effective immediately, following unanimous approval by the company’s board of directors. On September 12, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Sean Menke to the Board. Mr. Menke was most recently executive chair at Sabre Corp., a position he held from early 2022 until April 2024. Mr. Menke joined Sabre in 2015 and was promoted in late 2016 to serve as president and CEO and then CEO of Sabre Corp. until April 2023. Before joining Sabre, Mr. Menke spent more than 20…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company that manages John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 7 and is currently building the airport’s new state-of-the-art $4.2 billion Terminal 6, announced the installation of a new public artwork exhibit by renowned Brooklyn artist Ron Bass in Terminal 7 that will elevate the travel experience for passengers by contributing to a uniquely New York sense of place. The four wall murals in the departures and arrivals areas represent the first major art exhibition at the terminal, which is home to 13 domestic and international…
Starting from January 2025, Swissport will mandate the purchase of electric-powered variants for many vehicle categories. This move further speeds up the transition of its Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet from diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles to electric units. Swissport International, the global leader in aviation ground services, is present at almost 300 airports worldwide. It is increasing its investments in electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE). As part of its commitment to achieving 55% eGSE by 2032, Swissport is implementing a newly adopted procurement policy that stipulates that new vehicles across numerous categories can only be ordered in electric versions starting…
dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider has been awarded a multi-year contract by Royal Jordanian Airlines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. dnata will provide its full range of safe and reliable passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the Jordanian flag carrier. The carrier operates a daily service between JFK Terminal Eight and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman. dnata’s dedicated team will contribute to a quality travel experience for 125,000 passengers on Royal Jordanian’s 360 annual flights. The contract expands the two parties’ existing partnership in the USA. dnata has been…