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Metropolitan Airport News
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Dr. DeVivo began her career as director of public relations at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University and then moved on to Fordham University, where she served as public affairs manager. Her tenure at Vaughn College began as the director of communications. She was quickly tapped for advancement and took on the role of dean for college relations, followed by vice president of institutional advancement, vice president of academic and student affairs and finally, senior vice president for the institution. Vaughn announced the appointment of Dr. DeVivo as President following the selection by the board of trustees for the…
David Davenport, Co-CEO and President, Commercial, of FlightSafety International, has been elected President of The Wings Club Foundation. The Board of Governors voted to elect David during the Wings Club Annual Meeting held on March 27, 2019. He will serve a one-year term. “It is an honor to be elected President of the Wings Club. This is an outstanding organization with a rich history that has served and supported the aerospace community with excellence since 1942,” said David Davenport. “I look forward to working with our members to advance the Club’s mission to support aerospace education for young people, and…
Only in New York: The 1958 Lockheed Constellation “Connie” airplane bound to become a cocktail lounge at the TWA Hotel — the only on-airport hotel at JFK — will park in Times Square at Broadway and 45th Street on Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24. The fuselage of the fully restored plane, which was disassembled and trucked from Maine in October 2018, rode from JFK Airport on Friday, March 22, to Avenue of the Americas and Canal Street. After spending the night in the city that never sleeps, the fuselage — carried on a trailer by Worldwide Aircraft Recovery,…
Airplane food is about to get a lot fresher! Reflecting passengers’ growing interest in healthy travel, Singapore Airlines has launched its first Farm-To-Plane partnership with AeroFarms, the leader in indoor vertical farming, bringing the benefits of the world’s freshest inflight produce to SIA flights from Newark to Singapore later this year. “Imagine boarding a plane and enjoying a salad harvested only a few hours before takeoff — literally the world’s freshest airline food,” said Antony McNeil, director of food and beverage for Singapore Airlines. “The only way to get fresher greens inflight is to pick them from your own garden.”…
Southwest Airlines Co. Cargo is celebrating success by bringing home one of the industry’s top air cargo awards. The Airforwarders Association recently honored Southwest Cargo with its Domestic Airline of the Year award for the 10th consecutive year. “The award is really about our People and the pride and passion they have to always deliver our relentlessly reliable Customer Service,” said Wally Devereaux, Managing Director of Southwest Cargo and Charters. “We are very thankful and proud to receive this recognition from the Airforwarders Association’s membership.” Additionally, the Airforwarders Association posthumously honored Southwest’s late founder, Herb Kelleher, with its prestigious James…
Air Italy has announced that Sergio Boscarol has been appointed as Chief Human Resources and Organization Officer for Air Italy with immediate effect. Mr Boscarol brings with him more than 20 years’ experience as a human resources and organisation professional from multiple industry segments, including most recently as Head of Corporate and Commercial HR at Alitalia. In his new role, Mr Boscarol will have responsibility for Air Italy’s company organization, including refining the structure, procedures and training of staff to match the ongoing development of the new business plan, as well responsibility for the implementation of a new leadership and…
FedEx Corp. announced today that Don Colleran has been appointed president and chief executive officer of FedEx Express, effective March 16. Colleran has been with FedEx for almost 30 years, holding various executive level positions in several operating companies and international regions. He began his FedEx career as an international sales manager in Philadelphia before moving to Asia Pacific to lead the region’s sales group. In 2000, Colleran was promoted to president of FedEx Express Canada prior to moving back to the U.S. in 2003 to serve as senior vice president of international sales. In 2006, he was appointed executive…
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 announced it is the first airport terminal in the nation to offer Jetweels wheelchairs – non-metallic, lightweight and ergonomic seat-equipped wheelchairs – to improve the travel experience for passengers who need wheelchair assistance. Jetweels, now available to passengers, launched through a partnership between the Terminal 4 Airlines Consortium (TFAC) – a group made up of Terminal 4 airline stakeholders, government agencies, and other partners – and PAX Assist – the company that assists passengers in need of wheelchair service at T4. Jetweels has many advanced features to increase comfort and convenience for passengers,…
A man from the Bronx was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday, March 7th, after the armed man tried to run past Transportation Security Administration officers when they declined to allow him past the security checkpoint. The incident began shortly after midnight in Terminal 4 when the man failed to present a valid ID when he claimed to be a new airport employee. The TSA officer who was staffing the document checking station challenged the individual to present his airport employee badge, but the man refused to comply with the request. Instead, he rushed past the TSA ticket…
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, one of the world’s most modern and efficient air terminals, recently partnered with Jabbrrbox – a workplace solutions company – to provide the more than 21.5 million travelers passing through the terminal each year with private, technology-equipped connected workspaces. Passengers can rent the sleek, private work booths to gain access to Wi-Fi, USB charging, conference and video call capabilities, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and more. Located near gate A6, the booths include speakers for music, screensharing abilities, flight-tracking tools, terminal maps, and a photobooth app. Users can rent the Jabbrrbox in 30-minute…