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Bill McShane
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Aviation Industry Leader and Air Show Pioneer William J. McShane, Passes at 61

William J. McShane of Babylon, a respected statewide aviation leader, who was instrumental in helping bring the Bethpage Air Show to Jones Beach over 15 years ago, has died at the age of 61 after a long illness. Prior to his passing, Bill was Vice...
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FK Airport’s Terminal 4 Welcomes New CFO
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JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 Welcomes New CFO

JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport announced the appointment of James May as Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 1, 2020.  Mr. May joins JFKIAT from Phoenix Services LLC, a global leader in steel...
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Yvette Greene-Dennis, Executive VP of Program Management, The Crescent Companies
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Yvette Greene-Dennis

Yvette Greene Dennis, Executive Vice President of Program Management for The Crescent Companies, is a 42-year veteran of the construction industry. She is currently working on the contract with PANYNJ to manage compliance for the JFK Redevelopment Project.  Yvette is known for her contribution to the industry...
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Dayna Harap, President, Air Cargo Association
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The JFK Air Cargo Association Names New President

The JFK Air Cargo Association has named a new President for 2020 after the passing of long time President, Joe Badamo last year. Veteran member and Board Member/Treasurer Dayna Harap will lead the JFK Air Cargo Association into the new year and beyond. Dayna is Vice President...
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James Gill, General Manager, Newark Liberty International Airport
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Port Authority Appoints James Gill General Manager of Newark Liberty International Airport

The Port Authority of NYNJ has appointed James Gill General Manager of Newark Liberty International Airport.  Gill is an aviation veteran with 20 years of senior leadership experience in the industry. Effective Monday, January 27, Gill, will take over the reins of Newark Liberty...
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Vincent DiCicco, DVM, The Ark at JFK, Veterinary and Bio-Security Compliance Officer
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ARK Import Export Center, LLC Announces Vincent DiCicco As Veterinary & Bio-Security Compliance Officer

The ARK at JFK announces the appointment of Vincent DiCicco, DVM who will be joining the management team as Veterinary and Bio-Security Compliance Officer, effective January 2, 2020. In this role, DiCicco will be responsible for ensuring The ARK’s compliance with best bio-security and animal welfare practices throughout...
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ARK Import Export Center, LLC announces Michael Falacara as Chief Operating Officer
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The ARK at JFK: ARK Import Export Center Announces Michael Falacara As COO

The ARK at JFK is pleased to announce that Michael Falacara, formerly COO of dnata USA, Aviation Services, will be joining its senior management team as Chief Operating Officer effective January 2, 2020. Mike will be responsible for day-to-day operations and interactions with air carriers, cargo agents,...
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Enrique Cueto, LATAM Airlines, CEO & founder.
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Cueto Steps Down After 25 Years As CEO of LATAM Airlines

After a successful 25-year tenure, the founder and CEO of LATAM Airlines, Enrique Cueto, will step down from the helm of the largest carrier in Latin America in March 2020. Cueto will be replaced by Roberto Alvo, current Chief Commercial Officer at LATAM Airlines.
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Lisa Holland, President of Corporate Strategies, Sheltair Aviation
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Sheltair Aviation Announces Appointment of Lisa Holland as President of Corporate Strategies

Gerald M. Holland, Chairman, CEO and Founder of Sheltair Aviation, has announced that Lisa Holland, is the President of Corporate Strategies, a new position. Lisa Holland is the daughter of the founder and has recently had a greater presence throughout the entire company.  For...
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Gerrard P. Bushell Terminal One Development Project at JFK
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Dr. Gerrard Bushell Named Executive Chair of The New Terminal One Development Project at JFK International Airport

The Carlyle Group's global airport investment platform, CAG Holdings, today announced the appointment of Dr. Gerrard P. Bushell, former President and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), as Executive Chair of The New Terminal One Development Project at JFK and Chair of CAG Holdings....
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