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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.
After more than a year and a half of development and design, Delta employees are getting a first look at prototypes of an all-new, modern, and “distinctly Delta” uniform collection – one created with feedback from the airline’s 70,000 uniformed employees (including airport customer service agents, cargo agents, flight attendants, ground equipment mechanics and aircraft technicians) at the center of the design process. Since 2022, Delta has partnered with GPS Apparel by Gap Inc. to bring the new prototype collection to life. Working with Gap Inc. – an iconic and purpose-led company with a portfolio of globally known brands including…
Avianca Airlines officially received recognition from the aviation data firm Cirium, which accredits it as the most punctual global airline in 2023. Jeremy Bowen, executive president of Cirium, personally presented this distinction to the Avianca team at a celebration held at the Simón Bolívar hangar in Bogotá. The event also featured the unveiling of an airplane with a commemorative livery highlighting this award. “It requires a lot of effort and teamwork to carry out air operations on time considering all external factors: weather, personnel shortages, mechanical problems, among others. And, especially in 2023, when demand increased. Furthermore, positions at the…
Cargo companies play a large role in the success of New York airports, but cargo companies need a continuous stream of quality employees to accomplish that goal. That’s where adding more military veterans to the workforce can be the answer. Nobody makes a better employee than a military veteran. They bring unique skills in work ethic, decision-making, team-building, and more to the job, but research shows veterans gain when they receive support to translate their military skills and become job-ready. The Edge4Vets program—offered by the Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham—was created to do just that: It prepares veterans to translate…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has announced a new partnership with Air Serbia, the latest international airline that has committed to operating out of New York’s world-class terminal scheduled to open its doors to customers in 2026. The New Terminal One is being constructed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of the agency’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport. Air Serbia now operates out of the current Terminal 1 at New York JFK, flying up to seven times a week between Belgrade and New York JFK. The Serbian national airline began service to JFK in 2016 and…
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has appointed Zulekha as its new Global Chief of Human Resources (CHRO). She will build and nurture the logistics tech specialist’s growing team in ten countries. Zulekha brings over 17 years of experience in HR across industries, including logistics and education tech, manufacturing, media, and IT. She has a focus on digital HR solutions, from automating processes to using data to drive process innovation. “Kale is an agile tech organization, and digitization is in our DNA, so it is natural for HR to embrace digital tools,” said Zulekha. “Our workforce includes the new generation that requires…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Munich Airport NJ LLC, the operator of Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A, announced today that Skytrax, the preeminent aviation industry ratings firm, has given Terminal A a prestigious five-star rating. The rating was awarded following a detailed audit of the terminal’s facilities, operations, and customer service. The coveted rating confirms Terminal A’s outstanding world-class quality. Completed in 2023, Terminal A now joins LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B as the only two airport terminals in North America awarded the highest rating by Skytrax. The Skytrax ratings are considered a global…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), The New Terminal One (NTO), and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports announced today the launch of the commercial program for the privately funded $9.5 billion all-international terminal scheduled to open in 2026 as part of the $19 billion transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The commercial vision will converge beloved New York City favorites, global powerhouse brands, engaging guest experiences, and thoughtful amenities under one spectacular roof. The iconic new experience will wow customers with a curated mix of luxury brands, premium apparel, New York’s signature global…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Cargo has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS for its air cargo data needs, extending a partnership that has spanned over a decade. “We are pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with IATA through CargoIS. The market intelligence it has provided us over the years and has played a key role in shaping our strategic planning and improving our operational efficiency. This extended collaboration not only helps us to refine our shipping strategies but also ensures our position at the forefront of the industry,…
For seventy-five years, Alba Wheels Up has been an industry leader in the complex business of helping importers and exporters manage their global supply chains. Beginning with the company’s headquarters in Valley Stream, Alba has expanded through organic growth and acquisition and today has offices in Jersey City, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Alba’s relentless focus has centered on its people, knowledge, and technology. The quality of Alba’s staff ensures they succeed for customers. Alba boasts one of the highest ratios of licensed customs brokers in its industry. This means that regardless of the commodity, from the most straightforward…
For more than twelve years, Tanya Austin has worked in the aviation field as a first responder, brand ambassador, and customer service representative to travelers worldwide, as operations and safety manager, representing regional and global carriers such as Delta Airlines and United Express. Tanya has worked in charter, private, and commercial aviation. She has been passionate about her work with nonprofit groups such as Black Pilots of America and Tuskegee Airmen Inc., where she is a national board member and Eastern Region Representative. Tanya is an active member of Women in Aviation International, the Organization for Black Aerospace Professionals, Sisters…