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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.
The operators behind a new Dunkin’ and Alidoro in John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 8 not only grew up in the food business, but some of their first jobs took place at the airport where their father first arrived in the United States. Brother-sister duo Monisha and Rajiv Singla are the owners of the 100% Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) M&R Concessions, which operate the recently opened Dunkin’ in Terminal 8 and, coming soon, New York favorite Alidoro providing specialty sandwiches to its fans. As an experienced airport operator, being part of the revamped Terminal 8 concessions…
Sigma Technical Solutions, Inc. has provided Industrial & Material Handling Systems services to the JFK Airport Cargo Community for over a decade. The company was founded on the simple principle that companies should have access to affordable maintenance and repair services without sacrificing quality to get those savings. Sigma has been proudly providing a variety of technical services to their customers at John F. Kennedy International Airport and beyond. Over the years, its primary services have been Building Maintenance (BM) and Material Handling Systems (MHS) Maintenance & Repair. The company has also expanded to include a host of other services…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, is proud to announce the launch of the B-INSPIRED STEM Grant program in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This initiative will award a $15,000 annual grant to a local organization providing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programming to Queens residents. The B-INSPIRED STEM Grant program aims to foster innovation and education in the Queens community, supporting organizations making a difference in STEM education. This program is in addition to the annual LaGuardia Redevelopment Summer STEM program in partnership with Queens…
McKissack & McKissack is pleased to announce that Gill M.S. Mosseri has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Mosseri will oversee various functions, including finance, marketing, HR, and business line operations, ensuring the seamless and efficient running of McKissack’s day-to-day activities. He will also be responsible for steering the company towards achieving and surpassing its financial and strategic objectives. Mosseri brings more than 28 years of engineering and construction industry experience to McKissack. His distinguished career includes executive roles in business development, strategy, and operations management for top New York City and national firms. He…
Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and JFK Millennium Partners, the consortium building a new Terminal 6, today celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, where members of organized labor hoisted into position the final piece of structural steel for the first phase of the 1.2 million-square-foot terminal. The state-of-the-art terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, inspiring public art and an array of amenities designed to enhance the customer experience, making it a critical piece of the Port Authority’s $19 billion transformation of JFK…
DH2 Chauffeured Transportation, a leading provider of luxury ground transportation, is pleased to announce the addition of Annette Snedaker as the company’s new Director of Sales. Snedaker brings a wealth of experience in business development and relationship building, making her a key asset in DH2’s ongoing growth and expansion. As Director of Sales, Annette Snedaker will spearhead DH2’s sales strategies, focusing on driving business growth through innovative sales approaches and client relationships. With a reputation for developing authentic connections and fostering collaboration, Snedaker is known for turning bold visions into reality. Her extensive background spans multiple industries, including event management,…
The Port Authority, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced the installation of eight charging stations for electric ground support equipment at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The dual-port chargers can power up to 16 Delta Air Lines’ electric ground support vehicles at the same time, including baggage tugs, airplane tow tractors, and other airside equipment. The chargers, installed by the New York Power Authority, advance the Port Authority’s industry-leading commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, while facilitating the same achievement for its operational partners, including airlines. This…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with American Airlines and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports, today announced 21 new dining, retail, entertainment, and amenity brands powered by 13 local and diverse businesses are among the first selected as part of the $125 million commercial redevelopment program at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)’s Terminal 8. The iconic U.S. airport lineup features popular powerhouse brands such as Eataly and Momofuku alongside beloved New York local favorites Black Tap, Alidoro, Harlem Chocolate Factory, and many more. The commercial redevelopment program by JFK T8 Innovation Partners, a joint venture led…
During this year’s Climate Week NYC, JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – is announcing its investment in Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support the aviation industry’s transition to green electricity and JFKIAT’s continued efforts to combat climate change. JFKIAT’s investment in RECs – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) validated market-based instruments that represent the ownership of generated renewable energy – is a critical step forward in supporting and advancing the development of renewable energy production in the U.S. This action is part of JFKIAT’s immediate carbon reduction strategy and commitment to…
SWISS has appointed Alain Chisari as the new head of its Swiss WorldCargo airfreight division. He will take up his new duties on October 1, 2024. Chisari, who is 52, has held various SWISS and Lufthansa Group management positions since he joined SWISS in 2008. He is presently serving as the ITA Implementation Officer for the Lufthansa Group. As the new Head of Swiss WorldCargo he succeeds Lorenzo Stoll, who has decided to pursue a new professional path outside the airline industry. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Alain Chisari as its new Head of Swiss WorldCargo. In his…