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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.
Minute Suites announced today that it will open its ninth location in the U.S. at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, one of the world’s most modern and efficient air terminals. Now T4 customers with layovers before or after international flights have access to a private retreat inside security to sleep, relax or work. Minute Suites, a wellness-based solution to the stress and fatigue caused by air travel, will open seven suites and one shower in T4, making it easier for the more than 21 million customers that travel through the terminal each year to not only cross time zones but also combat the…
FlightSafety International announces that Rick Madarasz has been promoted to Treasurer and Chief Financial Director. “We look forward to Rick’s contributions as Treasurer and Chief Financial Director,” said Trish Lampe, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Rick is highly experienced in finance, has an in-depth understanding of FlightSafety’s processes and systems, and is an effective leader. I look forward to working with Rick as we oversee the financial matters of the company.” Rick joined FlightSafety in 2017 as Financial Director and has since been responsible for general accounting, reporting and financial related matters. In his new role, Rick assumes…
Newark Liberty International has welcomed a new cargo handling company as of August 1st. Choice Aviation Services is now providing services at EWR and IAD. With thirteen International Carriers on their client list, they are moving an average of more than 100 million kgs. per year. The foundation of the company is a strategic partnership between Manny Casalinho and Thomas Vellia. Manny is a visionary and entrepreneur with a 30-year career in aviation and air cargo handling. Thomas the owner of TGT, is an equally matched entrepreneur, and an expert in logistics and transportation. The idea of creating Choice Aviation…
On July 18th at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City, the Pan Am Museum Foundation www.panam.org hosted a live broadcast from the E/V Nautilus, near Pago Pago, searching for the wreckage of the Samoan Clipper . Linda Friere, Co Chairman of the Pan Am Museum Foundation, began the afternoon with a welcome and a special tribute to honor a 104-year-old veteran Pan Am Captain, Captain Pete Goutiere. During World War II, Captain Goutiere flew over 680 missions with Pan Am’s CNAC (China National Aviation Corporation) division over “the Hump”. The Hump, known as “the skyway to hell” was the…
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced the start of increased 777-200F CMI service for DHL Express, the addition of a third 747-400F for Asiana Cargo, and the beginning of a long-term, 747-400F charter program for one of the world’s largest technology companies. DHL Express has awarded operation of the first two of its new Boeing 777-200 Freighters to Atlas’ Southern Air, Inc. unit, with an opportunity for additional aircraft in the future as DHL awards the remaining 12 deliveries in its 777 aircraft order. The new flying for DHL represents a continued expansion of Atlas’ CMI (crew, maintenance and insurance)…
Bill Huisman is a native of Queens and has been serving as the Aviation Development Council Executive Director since 2002. Bill has more than 43 years of aviation experience, including a 27-year career with Delta Air Lines in the New York City area. During his Delta tenure, he served in staff and management positions within airport operations, airline reservations, consumer marketing, corporate sales, public relations, corporate communications, and government and community relations. Bill was also a Delta’s Aircraft Incident Response team member and participated in Delta’s humanitarian response to aircraft incidents in 1986 and 1987. He also worked closely with…
SOS Security, the nation’s fourth largest provider of security personnel, officially unveiled its New York City regional office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony The company moved its New York regional office to 2 Park Avenue to meet growing business needs in the New York City metropolitan area. SOS Security opened its first New York City office in 1972 to be closer to a growing clientele. Today, a strong local management team works closely with clients at more than 250 sites in and around the City. The SOS Security team of more than 2,000 professional officers provide all aspects of fixed-site, emergency…
William McGuire is President of Global Elite Group, a company he founded in 2002 as Global Security Associates, after serving as Vice President of Virgin Security Services for 8 years. Global Elite Group is an international aviation security firm with twelve offices worldwide serving over 50 airlines and airports. Mr. McGuire has been a volunteer fireman for over 27 years. He has received numerous awards and citations including Fireman of the Year. Will’s passion for the men and women on the front lines, led him to start the Global Foundation for First Responders in 2015. He developed the foundation into…
The following statement can be attributed to the three co-chairs of A Better Way to LGA: Angela Pinsky, Executive Director of the Association for a Better New York; Carlo A. Scissura, President and CEO of the New York Building Congress; and Tom Grech, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce. “Our coalition represents a diverse group of stakeholders and community members that, importantly, share one common thread: we all recognize the immense benefits that AirTrain LGA will bring to Queens and to New York City as a whole. AirTrain LGA represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring LaGuardia Airport…
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that President and Chief Executive Officer William J. (Bill) Flynn will retire from the company effective January 1, 2020, after a successful 13-year tenure, and become Chairman of the Board on that date. The board has appointed John W. Dietrich, current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as Mr. Flynn’s successor. Mr. Dietrich will become President and Chief Operating Officer effective immediately, and he will retain the role as President when he assumes the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2020. Additionally, Robert F. Agnew, current Chairman of the Board, will…