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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.
United today announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in direct air capture (DAC) company Heirloom, adding Heirloom’s measurable, quantifiable carbon reduction technology to its already robust portfolio of decarbonization strategies. The Fund also entered into an agreement for the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to be delivered for the production of sustainable aviation fuel or permanently stored underground. Heirloom’s already-proven and scalable technology accelerates the natural power of limestone to capture CO2 directly from the air – making it potentially one of the lowest cost pathways for removing…
Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SATS Limited and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to expand their global cooperation and to leverage each other’s networks. The MoU aims to build on the strong working relationships between SATS, WFS and Atlas Air, particularly in North America where WFS provides handling for the airline at eight major airport gateways: Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Miami, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Seattle. In addition, the…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFKIAT, the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4), today announced a new line up of food and beverage concessions that will include an attractive mix of local and national brands that will create a unique New York sense of place at the recently expanded terminal. Notable local brands that will enliven the passenger experience include Bessou, Dos Toros Taqueria, Boqueria, Eataly, the James Beard Foundation’s Good To Go by JBF™, and Villa Russo Café, a Queens-based family operated business. The selection of these iconic and premium…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that Sarah K. McKeon will succeed Charles R. Everett Jr. as director of aviation for the Port Authority’s airports effective March 1. McKeon joined the Port Authority in 2004, rising from an engineering trainee to become general manager of the agency’s New Jersey airports before serving as the agency’s first deputy director of its aviation department. The Port Authority’s aviation director is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure and efficient operation of one of the busiest airport systems in the world within one of the nation’s busiest and most…
East/West recently announced the promotion of Tommy Luizzi to Strategic Sourcing Manager. Tom’s promotion reflects his exceptional leadership skills and years of supply chain and program management experience in the defense industry. In his new role, Tom will be responsible for the staffing and operations of the Strategic Sourcing organization and for developing and maintaining a high-performing supply chain to support our current and future programs.With more than 25 years in the aerospace industry, Tom has managed many complex programs as a program manager responsible for all costs, quality, and delivery performance and for aligning cross-functional teams to achieve tactical…
JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, is turning up the sazón with a brand-new initiative celebrating the island’s vibrant culture and heritage. JetBlue is launching a contest to create a stunning new aircraft livery inspired by Puerto Rico, designed in collaboration with three talented Puerto Rican artists. The winning design will proudly take flight on a JetBlue Airbus A320 later this summer, bringing Boricua flair to the skies. This marks JetBlue’s second Puerto Rico-dedicated livery, following the debut of a plane named Bluericua back in 2018. Each of the three renowned artists has created a distinctive design that reflects Puerto Rico, and now, the public…
As American Airlines shifts to a longer-term approach of supporting the families and loved ones of those lost on Flight 5342, it has established the Office of Continued Care and Outreach. Jim Carter, who spent more than 40 years with American before retiring in 2023, is returning to lead this work as Vice President of Care and Continuity. Jim has been instrumental in American Airlines’ response to this accident, and he also played a critical role in supporting team members and loved ones following Flights 11 and 77 on Sept. 11, 2001, and Flight 587 on Nov. 12, 2001. We…
Sodexo North America announced the appointment of Michael Svagdis to CEO, Campus and Government Services, U.S., effective February 17, 2025. Svagdis succeeds Brett Ladd, who will retire at the end of March after an exceptional 36-year career with the company. A respected leader within foodservice, Svagdis brings more than 25 years of multi-sector experience to Sodexo. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and developing client- and customer-first strategies. His deep understanding of culinary innovation, brand building, operational efficiency, and future-focused services will be instrumental in strengthening Sodexo’s competitive edge in the higher…
Avianca has announced the incorporation of Otto Gergye as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) as part of its continued efforts to strengthen its commercial strategy. Otto has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation and tourism sectors, having led commercial processes in multiple companies, including strategic planning, business development, sales, and revenue optimization. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles in airlines worldwide. He served as Revenue Director at Thai Airways, Vice President of Consulting Services at Sabre, Commercial Sales Manager for Asia at Qantas, and Chief Commercial Officer at Fiji Airways, among many other…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a transformational $150 million investment to connect the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) Ronkonkoma Station with the proposed North Terminal at MacArthur Airport, significantly improving accessibility and enhancing the region’s transportation infrastructure. This initiative builds on the Governor’s commitment to the development of a new terminal at MacArthur Airport, further positioning Long Island as a hub for economic growth and innovation. “Long Islanders deserve modern, efficient transit systems that make their daily lives easier and fuel local economic growth,” Governor Hochul said. “By improving transit access, redesigning road networks, and enhancing critical infrastructure, we are unlocking new opportunities…