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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.
Norse Atlantic Airways, the pioneering low-cost long-haul airline, is thrilled to announce the commencement of its highly anticipated daily flights between Rome and New York JFK. The inaugural flight took off on June 19th. Passengers seeking an unforgettable journey between these iconic destinations can now experience Norse Atlantic Airways’ exceptional service, comfortable cabins, and unparalleled value. With daily flights, travelers will enjoy even more flexibility and convenience when planning their transatlantic trips. “We are thrilled to launch our inaugural service between Rome and New York JFK, connecting two vibrant cities with deep historical and cultural ties. Our commitment to delivering…
Businesses and their communities grow because of sustained commitment from their owners and their workers. That commitment is demonstrated through relentless dedication to time, hard work, innovation, and continuous capital investment. That level of commitment allowed East/West Industries to grow from a family startup more than 50 years ago to a company with 85 employees today. Commitment and innovation turned the idea of a next-generation warfighter into the reality that is the F-35 Lightning II – the world’s most advanced multi-role fighter. East/West Industries is a proud supplier in the 1,600-member strong F-35 supply chain in the United States. This…
Atlas Air Inc. announced Richard Broekman has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sustainability. In his new role, Mr. Broekman will be responsible for the development and execution of Atlas Air’s global commercial strategies and the management of the corporate sales strategy for ACMI, CMI and Charter Services. Additionally, Mr. Broekman will also assume an expanded role as Head of Sustainability to drive the Company’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In this capacity, Richard will lead the development of the Company’s decarbonization strategies, which include partnering with its customers to implement…
Amadeus and JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at JFK Airport – announced that T4 is deploying Amadeus’ Auto Bag Drop (ABD) and Next Generation Kiosk (NGK) self-service technology to deliver a smooth and efficient passenger flow through the airport. With the new self-service experience, passengers can check in and print their bag tag at one of 86 Amadeus kiosks before introducing their bag to one of 42 Series 7 Auto Bag Drop units. All kiosks and bag drops will be equipped with a biometric function, which, once activated, will further simplify the self-service experience by identifying passengers through…
As of this month, a direct API connection (API: Application Programming Interface) exists between Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker’s booking system. By using this digital service, DB Schenker not only benefits from an easier offer search and booking, but also from full offer transparency in real-time. Lufthansa Cargo’s smartBooking API is a digital interface that maps the booking process for customers and partners in a fully digitalized way, making it even easier and more targeted. In this way, customers receive information on up to 40 routes per product with the corresponding best prices directly into their booking system around the…
Jettainer has appointed Svenia Iriarte as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The experienced finance expert, who is at home in the aviation and air cargo world, assumed responsibility for Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT Operations effective June 1, 2023. Iriarte replaces Ingeborg Manz-Maier, who will leave Jettainer after 14 successful years for early retirement effective July 1. The graduate economist, Svenia Iriarte, embarked on her career at KPMG. Later, in 2003, she moved into the airline world. Initially serving as a consultant for Mergers & Acquisitions, she then assumed responsibility for Global Finances at Lufthansa Cargo. After heading Network Planning…
dnata handled 135,000 tons of perishable goods through its advanced cool chain facilities in Dubai in the 12 months up to March 31, 2023. The most popular imported products handled into Dubai included fruit and vegetables such as mangoes, strawberries, tomatoes, avocadoes, and cherries, primarily from locations in Europe, the Far East, South Asia, and Africa. dnata also managed the export of a significant quantity of local UAE perishable goods, including large shipments of frozen fish to Ethiopia, bread and yogurt to Djibouti, and fresh milk to Somalia. Best-in-class infrastructure and equipment dnata continues to make significant investments in infrastructure…
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), is today announcing the appointment of Jordan Kohlbeck as Head of Pharmaceutical. In his new role, Jordan will assume the responsibility of overseeing IAG Cargo’s temperature control pharmaceutical product. He will set the vision and strategic direction of its pharmaceutical and life sciences division. Jordan will ensure the delivery of outstanding solutions and continuous advancement of the product experience for customers. Cultivating robust network connections and supplier relationships, Jordan will manage IAG Cargo’s Constant Climate product. Constant Climate is a state-of-the-art cold chain solution that caters specifically to the transportation…
Swissport welcomes three seasoned finance professionals. Miklos Takacs as Global Head of Procurement, Viktor Mura as Group Head of Corporate Finance with Accounting and Treasury, and Manon Capel as Group Head of Tax “We are delighted to welcome Manon, Viktor, and Miklos to our team,” said Jourik Hooghe, Chief Financial Officer of Swissport International AG. “Their expertise and experience will help us enhance our capabilities in the areas of financial accounting, treasury, tax, analytics, and decision support for the business. Ultimately, we want to support data-based investment and commercial decisions to enable profitable growth for the company.” Swissport welcomes Ms.…
Archer Aviation Inc. has appointed Billy Nolen, former acting FAA Administrator, as its Chief Safety Officer. Nolen’s expertise in aviation safety and flight operations, along with his deep passion and excitement for advanced air mobility, will further strengthen Archer’s ability to commercialize urban air mobility at scale successfully. “Billy is an incredible leader and has long been a staunch supporter of the eVTOL aircraft industry, spearheading our country’s and the FAA’s global leadership role in this important area,” said Adam Goldstein, Archer’s founder and CEO. “Together, we will shape the future of transportation and make sustainable, efficient air travel a…