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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.
Steven Polmans will join Swissport as Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective November 15, 2025. He brings extensive experience from leadership roles across various companies and industry associations in different parts of the world, strengthening Swissport’s cargo business, one of the company’s strategic growth pillars. Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, appoints Steven Polmans as Global Senior Vice President Cargo, reporting directly to the Global Cargo Chair. With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry and a proven track record in developing and implementing successful cargo strategies, Polmans will lead Swissport’s global air cargo operations with a…
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is reinforcing its commitment to the aviation industry by bringing together its global Aviation business under a unified global structure. This strategic move reflects Goodyear’s focus on delivering premium performance, innovation and value to aviation customers worldwide. As part of this alignment, Goodyear has appointed Joe Burke as vice president, Global Aviation, effective November 1, 2025. In this role, Burke will oversee strategy and execution across all geographies, reporting to Grégory Boucharlat, senior vice president, Global Commercial. With deep experience across both Commercial and Aviation segments, Burke brings extensive industry knowledge and a proven track record, including…
Avolta AG has secured its eighth contract at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the USA. Following earlier Terminal 8 wins in travel retail and food & beverage, this new agreement will see Avolta’s Dufry develop the terminal’s duty-free, taking total space to over 4,400 m2, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of the world’s busiest airports. Following a series of significant wins at the airport, the new retail offering is set to elevate the traveler’s experience in the terminal. Highlights include an array of luxury boutiques from global brands, a pre-loved luxury shop and stores inspired by…
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, announced a $90 million investment in the greater New York City area to expand operational capacity and ensure long-term growth across one of its highest-volume U.S. markets. The investment includes new facility leases and capital expenditures for advanced material-handling systems and equipment. As part of this strategic investment, DHL Express will relocate its Manhattan service center operations from its current location to a new, modern facility at 16 Van Keuren Ave, Suite 100, in Jersey City, NJ, by the end of November 2025. Located just five miles from Lower Manhattan, the…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company that is currently building and will also operate the new Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), today announced the first three Queens-based artists who have been selected to be part of the terminal’s inaugural Queens in Flight rotating community art program, which will debut when the new terminal opens its first gates in 2026. Local artists Kim Okoli, Llannski, and Garfield Harry will have their artwork prominently displayed in gate areas throughout the terminal’s departures concourse, joining permanent art installations from…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and New Terminal One (NTO), the company that is developing the highly anticipated $9.5 billion, 2.6 million-square-foot, all-international terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, today announced that seven internationally recognized artists have been selected to create monumental, site-specific artworks that will anchor the new terminal’s expansive cultural program celebrating the history, culture and diversity of New York and the airport’s home borough of Queens. Sculpture, mosaics and murals throughout the terminal will be integrated seamlessly into a cultural program that will also include filmmaking, immersive digital experiences and the terminal’s…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield today announced 24 additional duty-free and food hall brands arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 as part of the terminal’s expansion, which includes a $125 million commercial redevelopment program. All leasable space has now been awarded at Terminal 8, with new concessions already starting to open. The expanded terminal will bring iconic local businesses, luxury global brands, and unique new and first-to-airport concepts intended to elevate the passenger experience and highlight the best of New York City and Queens. The Boroughs Food Hall, operated by…
American Airlines Group Inc. announced that Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Pieper, currently CEO of the oneworld alliance, will assume his new role effective Nov. 3. He will report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Nat is a world-class, results-oriented leader who has achieved tremendous success throughout his entire career,” said Isom. “He is well-versed in the airline business, having led teams across multiple disciplines at Northwest, Delta and Alaska. Nat’s experience and expertise, coupled with his recent work with us leading oneworld, make him incredibly well-suited to lead our Commercial team moving forward.” As Chief Commercial Officer, Pieper…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport today announced a new strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern will join the rapidly growing community of international airlines that have selected the New Terminal One as their partner to deliver a world-class guest experience at JFK, the largest aviation gateway into the United States. As of October 2025, China Eastern operates an extensive network connecting Shanghai to 256 destinations in 37 countries. Currently located at the existing Terminal 1, the airline will continue to offer nonstop…
Avports has announced that Lisa Kizina is its new Vice President, Human Resources. Lisa brings over a decade of transformative HR management experience across the aviation, commercial real estate investment and development, and technology space. She is passionate about building people-first strategies that empower teams, drive engagement, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures. Most recently, Lisa served as VP, People – Corporate at SSP America, where she advanced operational excellence and developed inclusive and emerging leadership capabilities across the organization. Previous leadership roles at Allbridge and National Real Estate Advisors further underscore her expertise in talent management, labor and employment, total…