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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.
dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider has been awarded a multi-year contract by British Airways at Newark International Airport (EWR) in the USA. The agreement will see dnata provide quality inflight catering services to the UK’s flag carrier on its services to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). dnata’s highly trained teams will produce and uplift 150,000 meals annually to ensure an excellent dining experience on board the airline’s twice-daily flights. The new contract expands the two parties’ long-standing partnership, which now covers four cities, including Boston, Houston, Nashville, and Newark, in the USA. Peter DeVito, Chief Executive Officer,…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that customers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) this summer will be able to participate in the agency’s first self-driving vehicle pilot to serve the traveling public. The agency has received approval from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration to allow members of the public to ride in autonomous shuttles being tested within a large, on-airport parking lot to bring customers closer to their vehicles. The autonomous vehicle pilot currently underway at JFK is the agency’s fourth such test of self-driving, or autonomous, technology at its major airports…
Vantage Group today announced the appointment of Karen Ali as Chief Operating Officer at JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the Vantage-led company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to manage JFK Terminal 7 and lead the development and operation of a new JFK Terminal 6, part of the PANYNJ’s $19 billion transformation of JFK airport. Ali joins Vantage’s senior leadership team at JFK with nearly 20 years of experience in operations management, project leadership, and business transformation across a range of sectors, including aviation. Reporting to Steve Thody, CEO of JMP, Ali will develop and deliver a world-class plan that prioritizes operational excellence, guest experience,…
DH2 Chauffeured Transportation, a leading provider of luxury ground transportation, has named Jeffrey Dupoux to the role of Compliance and Risk Manager. Dupoux brings a wealth of relevant experience from security to fire service to the team and will ensure every detail is managed with care and precision. In this vital role, Jeffrey Dupoux will oversee the company’s adherence to local and federal transportation regulations, ensuring that all operations meet stringent safety and legal standards. His responsibilities will include conducting regular audits, developing risk management strategies, and implementing comprehensive compliance programs. Given the complexities and fast-paced environment of New York…
ABC is a leading supplier of ventilation products for mining and tunneling, industrial, manufacturing, and aviation markets worldwide. ABC’s quality industrial textile fabrics are recognized as the top performers in diverse industry applications. They stand behind their product lines and custom options to deliver customers the best solutions. Industry trends and technological advancements have always guided ABC toward innovation to provide its customers with premium products and outstanding service. What once began with a single product, jute brattice cloth, has transformed into a diverse line of industrial ventilation products and industrial textile fabrics. 1 Can you tell us what ABC…
Art of Context (AOC) is a Boston-based technology firm specializing in airport digital signage solutions, including technology/infrastructure and award-winning content-forward solutions. Led by Colleen Hamilton, Tim Laughlin, Tom Dunn, and Drew McMullen, AOC has become a trusted partner for commercial airports and other transportation industries, helping them enhance customer experiences through innovative technology. Art of Context is renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in airport data systems, including flight information and wayfinding. One of their standout innovations is the interactive wayfinding system, which allows travelers to scan their boarding passes to receive customized navigation paths. This system can transfer directions to…
Effective July 15, 2024, Anand Kulkarni will assume the newly created position of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. In this role, he will lead and manage the sales regions and the Digital Sales department of Lufthansa Cargo. This includes the regions Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia & CIS, Americas and Asia Pacific. In his role, Kulkarni will report to Ashwin Bhat, CEO Lufthansa Cargo. With 25 years of experience in the logistics industry, Anand Kulkarni brings a truly global leadership perspective to the role of Head of Global Markets at Lufthansa Cargo. Prior…
Southwest Airlines Co.’s board of directors has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member, effective July 7. Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience and is the co-founder of India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known as IndiGo. Before co-founding IndiGo in 2006, Gangwal served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Worldspan Technologies, a provider of technology and information services to the travel and transportation industry. Prior to his time at Worldspan, Gangwal served as President and Chief Executive Officer of US Airways Group and previously as its Chief Operating Officer. Gangwal previously…
dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide quality inflight catering services to ITA Airways from its facilities at Los Angeles International (LAX) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports. dnata’s highly trained teams will produce and uplift more than 200,000 meals annually to ensure a world-class dining experience on board the Italian flag carrier’s daily flights from both airports to Rome. Peter DeVito, CEO of dnata Catering North America, said: “We are proud to have been selected as the exclusive catering supplier to ITA Airways in Los Angeles and San Francisco.…
Swissport International AG, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has appointed two new members to the Board of Directors. Janina Kugel, former Managing Board member and Chief Human Resources Officer of Siemens AG, and Julian Diaz Gonzalez, former long-serving CEO of Dufry (now Avolta), have taken over their new role as Non-Executive Directors in the Board from July 2024. Janina Kugel is a highly experienced German executive known for her influential career in human resources, which she began at Siemens AG in 2001. As Chief Human Resources Officer from 2015 to 2020, she led the…