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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.
Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, announces that Maria Grigorova has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026. Maria brings extensive experience across both publicly listed and private equity–owned companies, having held a range of senior finance and commercial leadership roles spanning multiple sectors. She joins Swissport from the Adecco Group — a leading international provider of integrated talent solutions listed on the SIX Swiss exchange with operations in 60 countries. Since 2022, she has been Group Senior Vice President and Global Head of Finance of Adecco, the holding’s largest business unit with annual revenues of…
Avports, the longest continuously operating airport management company in the United States, announced a strategic leadership transition. Marc Ricks, a veteran in infrastructure and real estate development and operations executive, will join Avports as CEO, bringing more than two decades of experience in infrastructure, real estate, operations, and public-private alignment to the company. Ricks most recently served as CEO of ShopCore Properties, a Blackstone portfolio company and vertically integrated retail real estate operator overseeing more than 15 million square feet nationwide. “Marc is uniquely equipped to lead Avports into its next phase of growth, and we are excited to begin…
The New Terminal One at JFK has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure a provider for aircraft de-icing and de-icing fluid recovery services. Qualified service providers are invited to submit proposals to support safe and efficient winter operations at New Terminal One. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. The…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced the start of the next major phase of construction on the new AirTrain Newark system, with work beginning on the guideway and track structure between the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station and the P4 station. This phase of construction will require ongoing weekday service outages between the P4 station and the Airport Train Station that links to Northeast Corridor (NEC) services for NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak. To maintain connectivity during the outage, the Port Authority will operate a robust shuttle bus system serving all airport terminals, rental car…
Welcome to the January 2026 issue of Metropolitan Airport News. As I put away my holiday décor and plan for the New Year, travel for the New Year is, of course, on my mind. While I love the final destination and the adventure that awaits, I also love the trip planning and the actual traveling. Doing the research, planning the itinerary, and making all the plans are all part of the excitement for me. Once all the plans are finalized and it’s time to travel, I get to experience airports and the amenities they offer as a passenger. You can grab…
Vantage Group, a global leader in airport and transportation infrastructure development and management, has announced the acquisition of FSM Management Group (FSM), an industry-leading fuel and glycol infrastructure development and management company and aviation energy logistics company AvEnergy. The acquisition further positions Vantage Group as a leader in managing and modernizing aviation infrastructure for a more connected and sustainable future. Montreal-based FSM works on behalf of global airline partners developing, constructing and managing airport infrastructure required to ensure a safe, reliable, and secure supply of both jet fuel and de-icing services. The company provides administrative services to 12 aviation fuel consortiums and 4 glycol consortiums at 16 airports…
On December 18, 2025, the Port Authority NY & NJ (PANYNJ) reissued a press release announcing the Port Authority Board of Commissioners’ approval of a record $45 billion Capital Plan for 2026-2035. Below is a summary of the plan featuring the segments that pertain to the Aviation and Port Authority Airports sector. AVIATION The Port Authority is in the midst of a more than $50-billion wholesale remaking of its three major airports, anchored by historic public-private partnerships in cooperation with airline and development partners. Over the next 10 years, the agency will continue to deliver on its promise to transform…
K2 Security Screening Group announced today that Mara Winn has joined the company as Vice President of Aviation. In this role, Mara will lead the K2 Security Screening Group in the design, planning, management, and installation of critical security infrastructure for airports, supporting safe, efficient operations across the aviation sector. Mara brings more than 25 years of experience spanning program management, strategic roadmap development, and full product development life cycles, from threat and needs analysis through implementation and closeout. At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), she led the Innovation Task Force, where she modernized acquisition systems, oversaw technology deployments at airports…
Unity Electric is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Dato to President and CEO, succeeding David Morvant. This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter as Unity strengthens its position in key sectors, such as airport construction and maintenance. David Morvant will assume a new senior leadership role within Equans North America-Unity’s parent company, as CEO of the newly formed Modular and Specialty Construction Division. In this role, he will lead strategic initiatives focused on innovation and prefabrication across the United States and Canada.
Global eye care NGO Orbis International is pleased to announce the appointment of John Slattery as Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Slattery, a seasoned aerospace executive and innovator, brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation sector and a longstanding dedication to Orbis’ mission to prevent blindness and restore sight in places where eye care is out of reach. Slattery’s extensive experience in the aviation sector is uniquely suited to Orbis, whose programs include the Flying Eye Hospital, a fully accredited ophthalmic teaching hospital on board an aircraft. As Chair, Slattery is committed to…