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Metropolitan Airport News
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As part of the $125 million commercial redevelopment for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), JFK T8 Partners, the Unbail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports-led team, is looking to partner with local, minority-owned businesses for construction and concessions opportunities. URW and its partners will be holding ongoing information sessions for construction and concessions. The first four of these events are scheduled for late July and early August. The project is expected to bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal. With an emphasis on locally owned and diverse businesses that will create economic opportunities for the community, the new program will showcase New York’s world-renowned culinary scene…
In an era driven by digital transformation and environmental consciousness, reducing paper usage and streamlining operations has become increasingly paramount. By introducing “paperless lanes” between Europe and Asia, Lufthansa Cargo and one of its most digital partners Kuehne+Nagel seek to eliminate the unnecessary burden of physical documentation while optimizing the entire air freight process. The benefits of paperless lanes extend beyond operational efficiency. This collaboration will also make substantial contributions to sustainability efforts within the air freight industry. In the pilot phase’s first weeks, Lufthansa Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel achieved 100 percent paperless shipments for general cargo on the lane between…
FedEx Corp. announced the appointment of John W. Dietrich, formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Atlas Air Worldwide, to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 1, 2023. The company also announced strategic shifts within the Finance organization to bolster its ongoing transformation further As previously announced, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael C. Lenz will transition out of his role on July 31, 2023, and will remain with the company as a Senior Advisor until Dec. 31, 2023, to help ensure a smooth transition. Additional changes in the Finance organization include: “The evolution of our…
American Airlines Cargo announced that it had joined United for Wildlife, a group dedicated to ending the illegal trafficking of wildlife, as first reported in the airline’s 2022 Sustainability Report. American signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration in December 2022, making it the first U.S. airline and U.S. cargo carrier to join the organization. United for Wildlife was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2014 to protect endangered species from illegal trade. As a member of the Transport Taskforce and the North American Chapter, American plays a vital role in stopping the illegal trafficking of wildlife by preventing…
JetBlue announced the next steps of the wind-down of its Northeast Alliance with American Airlines. “We are disappointed to be ending popular benefits like codesharing and reciprocal loyalty benefits. We know customers will miss these features and believe the U.S. Department of Justice’s position opposing them misses the mark,” said Dave Fintzen, vice president, Northeast Alliance, JetBlue. “With the court’s recent ruling and the termination of the NEA, we have to sunset them in short order. Even as these benefits end, we are still committed to minimizing disruption to existing travel plans and continuing to deliver great value and our…
Mr. Gaskin is a Jamaican-born, Caribbean, and Scottish-educated Architect. He has more than 40 years of experience in all aspects of Architectural Design and Master Planning. He holds a BSc in Architecture from the Pratt Institute and is a member of the AIA, NCARB, and NOMA. He is licensed in several states throughout the U.S., including The Board of Trinidad and Tobago Architects (BoTTA). Before founding RCGA Architects in 1997, Mr. Gaskin worked as an Associate Principal with Architectural Firms in New York, Florida, and the Caribbean. His offices have been based in Jamaica, Queens, for over 26 years, which…
United Airlines opened a United Club location in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the first of four airport lounges to open in the world-class, state-of-the-art terminal. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the operational opening of the $2.7 billion new Terminal A at Newark Liberty earlier this year, representing the largest single investment in New Jersey in the agency’s history. The United Club, a 15,000-square-foot space located near gate A27, features a modern, locally inspired design and upgraded amenities, as well as ample space with more than 300 seats, plenty of…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, today announced a $125 million commercial redevelopment program for Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The project will feature a new great hall and is expected to bring more than 60 new shopping and restaurant offerings to the terminal. With an emphasis on locally owned and diverse businesses that will create economic opportunities for the community, the new program will showcase New York’s world-renowned culinary scene and establish a unique sense of place for travelers. Following the recent completion of…
Lilker is a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Manhattan, with offices on Long Island, Falls Church, VA, and Dallas, TX. Founded as Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers in 1985 by native Long Islander and Cooper Union alumnus Bruce Lilker, the 120-member firm offers mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection (MEP/FP) engineering design, as well as technology, lighting, special inspections, and energy and sustainability consulting services. Airport building systems design is among Lilker’s core practice areas, along with healthcare, K-12 and higher education, commercial, retail, and residential spaces. Through a recent merger with national engineering company IMEG, Lilker is now part of…
The Board of Directors of Women in Aviation International (WAI), the largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the interests of women in all areas of aviation and aerospace, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Kenyon as interim Chief Executive Officer. Stephanie has served as WAI’s Chief Growth Officer since 2021, where she led the strategic direction and financial growth of the organization. She most recently assumed management of the organization’s successful scholarship program, including its new international university scholarships, and she launched Harvard University/WAI Emerging Leaders professional education program designed to give women the leadership skills…