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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.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and The New Terminal One (NTO) announced today the Competitive Evaluation Process (CEP) for the Food Hall and Travel Essentials tenders, marking another significant milestone in the development of the commercial program for the privately funded all-international terminal. The New Terminal One is being constructed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as part of the agency’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport, with the terminal’s $9 billion first phase scheduled to open in 2026. The iconic, once-in-a-generation New Terminal One, dramatic in its scale with moments of wonder, is designed to showcase brands at their best and cater to…
Accommodations Plus International (“API”), the worldwide leader in crew accommodations technology and service solutions, is proud to announce its selection by SkyWest Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc. to provide a comprehensive suite of crew management solutions. SkyWest selected API for its comprehensive end-to-end crew accommodations platform and world-class service, as well as its ability to quickly advance through implementation, which reduces the risks of major technology transitions. In October 2023, SkyWest entrusted API with its crew management needs, recognizing API’s unparalleled expertise and comprehensive procure-to-pay solution. The selection of API reflects SkyWest’s confidence in API’s ability to deliver superior…
Effective immediately, Steve Thody has been named Chief Executive Officer of JFK Millennium Partners (JMP). He previously served as interim CEO since January 2024, and prior to that was JMP’s Chief Operating Officer since November 2022. As the senior executive responsible for the JFK Terminal 6 re-development, Steve oversees project delivery, operational performance, and community relations from construction phases up to and through the Terminal’s operations commencement in 2026.
Ferrovial today announced the appointment of Claudia Husemann as director of communications and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the United States. Husemann brings decades of experience leading strategic communications, translating complex sectors and business models in engaging ways to reach diverse audiences. She joins the company ahead of its public listing in the U.S. and as global leadership looks to North America for continued strong growth. “Claudia has a track record of success elevating brands for greater impact, and we’re excited to welcome her at such a pivotal moment in the company’s history,” said Patricia Leiva, director of global communications…
During National Small Business Week, April 28—May 4, The New Terminal One at JFK (NTO) is celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the vital role Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) play in the local economy and the redevelopment of JFK. Following an announcement by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey earlier this week of a record $2.3 billion in contracts awarded to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) in the ongoing transformation of JFK International Airport, The New Terminal One is honoring a few of the businesses that have been…
TRAC Intermodal, the largest marine chassis provider and pool manager in North America, today announced that Katherine Whalen is joining TRAC as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). As CLO, Kate will lead all legal, compliance, and regulatory functions across TRAC and will be the Company Secretary for TRAC’s Board of Directors. Kate will also become a member of TRAC’s senior leadership team, reporting to TRAC President and CEO Daniel Walsh. “Kate has a very impressive legal background and leadership experience that spans the corporate world and private practice,” says Daniel Walsh, President and CEO at TRAC. “Her expertise in strategic corporate transactions…
Chapman Freeborn, the leading global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, is pleased to announce that Aniko Mersek has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas, effective immediately. In her new role, Mersek will be responsible for the day-to-day sales functions and execution of Chapman Freeborn’s Passenger team for the Americas. She will also implement long-term, strategic growth plans for the region, such as onboarding and developing larger, more targeted accounts to support Chapman Freeborn’s forecasted growth and providing key assistance and mentorship to the company’s air chartering sales division. “Aniko has been…
Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced a contract award worth $861 million to transform the 73-acre South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) into one of the nation’s largest dedicated offshore wind ports. This critical infrastructure project will support Empire Wind, which is currently being developed by Equinor 15 to 30 miles off New York. “We are proud to play a role in the transformation of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, which will transition a historic feature of Brooklyn’s waterfront into an industry-leading offshore wind port,” said Richard Kennedy, EVP, President, and CEO for Skanska in the U.S.…
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of the commercial redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8 (T8), and one local minority, woman-owned company is ensuring those goals are met. Francilia Wilkins Rahim, CEO of R.F. Wilkins Consultants, and her team are supporting inclusive project participation for the Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports-led commercial development team for T8. URW will develop and manage the reimagined customer experience, including major commercial upgrades throughout the terminal to create an NYC-inspired destination with 60+ exciting new offerings. This next phase of the T8 redevelopment continues to be delivered in lockstep with the…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a historic milestone in the ongoing transformation of JFK International Airport, where a record $2.3 billion in contracts have been awarded to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). This is the largest participation of MWBE firms on any public-private partnership project in New York State history. With the construction of new airport facilities fully underway, MWBE participation at JFK will continue to break records until the redevelopment is substantially complete, expected in 2028. JFK redevelopment also demonstrates a significant focus on working with local contractors, awarding more than $950 million in contracts to Queens-based businesses…