Author: Metropolitan Airport News

ISS has made significant progress against its global food service sustainability targets with a collective 30% food waste reduction from its 2019 baseline. This achievement puts ISS well on track to reach its target of 50% food waste reduction by 2027. Furthermore, ISS has taken yet another step towards fulfilling its commitment to the World Resource Institute’s Cool Food Pledge by reducing nearly 5% of the greenhouse gas emissions per 1,000 kcal associated with the food it serves globally. Optimized food procurement, strategically planned menus, and an increased focus on changing consumer behavior patterns are just a few examples of…

JFKIAT – the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 – today announced the availability of Google Indoor Live View at Terminal 4. T4 has become the first airport terminal in the New York metro area with this innovative technology, providing travelers from all over the world with an interactive tool to easily navigate the largest terminal at JFK. In 2021, Google Maps launched Indoor Live View to transform navigation through large and complex indoor spaces and facilities. The new functionality, which can be accessed through Google Maps, uses the user’s camera’s live feed and augmented reality to…

Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. “Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus has now put itself on a clear trajectory in line with its purpose of ‘Pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world’. Empowering Christian in the Commercial Aircraft CEO role will enable us to reinforce focus on the success of our Commercial Aircraft business while allowing me…

The Transportation Security Administration has several explosive detection canine teams working at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), serving as key assets used to enhance airport security and keep passengers safe and secure. The canines and their handlers were trained at TSA’s National Canine Training Center in San Antonio, Texas. The dogs were trained for 12 weeks as they learned to detect explosives and explosive materials in the busy transportation environment. The dogs sniff the air currents surrounding travelers and their belongings as they pass through the airport terminal in an effort to detect anyone who may be carrying explosives.…

United Airlines announced two leadership promotions within its Executive team. Josh Earnest is promoted to Executive Vice President of Communications and Advertising, and Terri Fariello is promoted to Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Global Public Policy. Both will remain on United’s Executive Team. “Over the last few years, United has enjoyed a significant competitive advantage by having our policy and communications leaders at the table for every major decision we’ve made, especially during the extraordinary disruption caused by the pandemic,” said Scott Kirby, CEO of United. “That structure only worked because Josh and Terri are professionals at the top of their game. Their…

Effective September 18, 2023, Guillaume Halleux joins Swissport International AG from Qatar Airways as Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. He will execute Swissport’s commercial agenda in developing existing and building new client relationships and driving the acquisition of new business. “We are delighted to welcome Guillaume as our Chief Commercial Officer,” says Warwick Brady, President & CEO of Swissport International AG. “Our growth plan and the company’s strategic outlook as the global market leader attract the best talent in the industry. Swissport’s management team consists of a complementary group of executives with experience in…

Flock Freight recently published a new study that sheds light on the significant impact of freight inefficiencies on America’s food and beverage (F&B) waste crisis and rising prices. The study, conducted in collaboration with Drive Research, investigates how these inefficiencies are escalating the problem of F&B waste and its corresponding detrimental effect on consumers, businesses, and the environment. America has a food and beverage waste problem, with nearly 40% of all food in the country going to waste each year. While end consumers play a part in this issue, F&B waste extends beyond untouched food at the table to include goods damaged…

OTG, the hospitality group responsible for transforming the airport dining experience across North America, recently announced the appointments of Raffaele Piarulli as Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and Michael Mullaney as Executive Vice President (“EVP”) of Business Development. These key leadership hires mark a notable step change in OTG’s continued growth and prosperity as a leader in the hospitality industry. “I am thrilled to welcome Raffaele Piarulli and Michael Mullaney to the team as Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Business Development,” said Rick Blatstein, CEO of OTG. “As OTG continues to expand, we recognize the need to strengthen our leadership to be able to sustain as well as…

LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, today announced the appointment of Suzette Noble to Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2023. Noble succeeds outgoing CEO Frank Scremin in the role. Noble, also an executive with Vantage Airport Group, has been among the leadership team at the helm of Terminal B since 2021, when she joined LaGuardia Gateway Partners as Chief Operating Officer. Under Noble’s leadership, Terminal B has centered on delivering an exceptional experience for all stakeholders, maximizing commercial revenue, and implementing processes and metrics designed to uphold the terminal’s internationally recognized…

Alminko Kojić is the Co-owner and Vice President of ASAK Solutions, a veteran and minority-owned Ground Handling company headquartered at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Alminko has worked at JFK since 2010 before establishing ASAK in 2017. He graduated from Midwood High School in Brooklyn, NY, where he has resided since coming to the U.S. in 1997. He has served in the Air National Guard for eight years, earning the rank of NCO and many commendations before being honorably discharged to focus on ASAK and starting a family. 1 Tell us about your journey from military to civilian life…