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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.
JetBlue announced the appointment of Marty St. George to be the company’s next president, effective February 26, 2024. He will report to Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s current president and incoming chief executive officer. Since 2020, St. George has served as chief commercial officer at LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America’s largest airline holding company, in Santiago, Chile. Prior to joining LATAM, he operated an airline strategy consulting practice, where he served airline and travel industry clients, including a role as interim Chief Commercial Officer at Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA. He previously served as a member of JetBlue’s leadership team from 2006-2019. Over…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT, the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 4, recently unveiled the latest exhibit for the terminal’s ongoing arts and culture program to highlight a diverse mix of work by local artists and organizations that showcase the culture and history of Queens. The T4 Arts & Culture program is a collaboration between the Port Authority and terminal operator JFKIAT that presents a curated, ongoing series of installations, exhibits, and performances at the terminal throughout the year featuring the full New York City experience from local art to…
The oneworld alliance has named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper, who is currently senior vice president of fleet, finance and alliances at oneworld member Alaska Airlines, will join the alliance in his new role on 01 April 2024. As CEO, Pieper will lead oneworld through its 25th anniversary celebration year and focus on strengthening the alliance between its partners to provide customers an exceptional and seamless travel experience around the world. Pieper will report to the alliance’s Governing Board, comprised of the member airline CEOs. Robert Isom, American Airlines Chief Executive Officer and oneworld…
American Airlines welcomes tentative approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin nonstop service between New York (JFK) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). American will be the only U.S. carrier operating service between JFK and Tokyo, complementing the existing service operated by its joint business partner Japan Airlines. “American looks forward to beginning nonstop service to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from JFK,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “We are grateful to the DOT and thankful to our partner, Japan Airlines, for supporting our application. Together, we are well-positioned to offer customers a comprehensive network between two of the…
Qatar Airways Cargo confirms that Mark Drusch has been appointed as Chief Officer Cargo effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His most recent role was SVP Revenue Management, Alliances, and Strategy at Qatar Airways, where he led the development and implementation of the company’s revenue strategy, as well as managed strategic alliances with key partner airlines. Prior to joining Qatar Airways, Mark spent 20 years at Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, and Lufthansa LSG Sky Chefs as Senior Vice President, where he led the transformation in…
Vincenzo Pace has been appointed the Director of Unity Electric’s new Airport Solutions Group. His new role includes coordinating business development, client relations, diversity, and community initiatives at the New York and New Jersey airports for Unity and its parent company, Equans. Prior to his role in airport construction, he had more than a decade of construction-development experience, managing several signature NYC construction projects, including portions of the World Trade Center Redevelopment. Vincenzo Pace serves as the secretary of the JFK Airport Rotary and as an active member of the JFK Airport Chamber of Commerce and KAAMCO.
Alba Wheels Up International recently introduced its new Chief Revenue Officer, Tony Crisafulli. Tony brings over 25 years of accomplished sales leadership in international freight forwarding and logistics. A seasoned executive, he has overseen strategic sourcing, operations, and supply chains for industry leaders. Alba CEO Damien Stile says, “As we advance and continue to scale in the United States, Tony will be the ideal person to drive substantial growth for us.”
Vaughn College presented Atlas Air with the Distinguished Employer Award at its 2024 New Year Reception held on January 18. The event honors individuals in the Vaughn community for their service and dedication to students. The Distinguished Employer Award is presented to a company in the aviation industry that has demonstrated an overall commitment to the students of Vaughn College in the following ways: Atlas has a proud and long-standing partnership with Vaughn and has worked with the institution on various programs, including the University Pipeline program, sponsoring their golf fundraising event, attending their annual galas, and hosting Dr. Sharon…
Aerocloud, the global intelligent airport management platform, today announces the appointment of Travis Kimmel to act as an independent advisor to the CEO and the board following a $12.6M Series A funding round in 2023. Kimmel brings a depth of experience in sustainably growing software businesses. He is the co-founder and former CEO of cloud-based productivity and analytics solution GitPrime, which tripled its revenue every year before the company was acquired by Pluralsight in 2019 for $170M. The following year, he was appointed President of financial media and education platform RealVision, and most recently held the position of GM at…
Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and space applications. Archer believes that while the supply chain for electric vehicles in the U.S. is maturing, the supply chain for electric aircraft remains nascent not just here in the U.S., but globally, so this testing will help push progress forward. NASA’s goal is to test…