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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.
Network Cargo Management has been appointed as the GSSA for JetBlue in New York, effective June 1, 2024. Ken Joseph, NCM’s Sales Manager based in New York, said, “I am happy to confirm that NCM has been appointed as JetBlue’s GSSA in both the New York, JFK, and Newark, EWR regions to sell their air cargo space and capacity, providing more options to our customers. JetBlue operates over 1,000 flights per day, serving around 100 domestic and international network destinations both in the Americas as well as in Europe. The airline operates out of six hubs, with its primary hub…
Archer Aviation Inc. has announced its subsidiary, Archer Air, has received its Part 135 Air Carrier & Operator Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This certificate allows Archer to begin operating aircraft commercially to refine its systems and procedures in advance of launching Midnight into service for airlines like United Airlines when it receives Midnight’s Type Certification. Receiving the Part 135 certificate signals that Archer Air has developed and demonstrated to the FAA its adherence to the necessary policies and procedures to begin operating aircraft commercially in accordance with the stringent safety and operational standards set forth by the…
McKissack & McKissack, one of the nation’s leading Black- and woman-owned architecture, engineering, and construction management (AEC) companies, announced today that Carmelo Torrisi, an AEC industry leader, has been appointed as the new president. Torrisi will focus on guiding McKissack & McKissack’s continued growth strategy across multiple markets and regions. Torrisi joins McKissack & McKissack with over three decades of experience leading teams and business units across various sectors. Torrisi worked in several leadership roles at AtkinsRéalis, formerly Faithful+Gould. Most recently, he was Vice President of Business Development & Strategy, leading the North American Sales team. As the Director of…
Dr. Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jettainer, the global leader in Unit Load Device (ULD) management services, effective June 1, 2024. He succeeds Thomas Sonntag, who has overseen the company’s international growth since 2019 and is leaving the Lufthansa Group at his own request, effective July 1. The experienced airfreight expert, Dr Jan-Wilhelm Breithaupt, holds a doctorate in production logistics and has been driving industry-wide digital transformation projects and process improvement initiatives for more than 20 years. He held various positions within the Lufthansa Group and was most recently responsible for global customer service and handling…
The first free-standing, lifelike hologram device in an airport is at JFK Terminal 4. It features arts and culture content and the occasional live interactive beam-in from Howie Mandel. Proto, the original patented hologram device and platform that makes holoportation a reality, announced that its advisor, Howie Mandel, will beam in live to surprise travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 4, operated by JFKIAT. The America’s Got Talent star is celebrating the recently expanded use of Proto at the terminal, including the presentation of Bronx Zoo Director Jim Breheny introducing sloths, alligators, pelicans, owls, and warthogs in…
On May 23rd, Republic Airport staff members held a ‘Green FRG’ event to plant new trees at the airport entrance on Route 109 in Farmingdale. Republic Airport Commission member Stella Barbera, and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Director Lowell Lingo were there to lend a hand.
Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the commencement of its inaugural nonstop flights between Athens International Airport (ATH) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Operated by the state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner, passengers can now enjoy the convenience of a direct and affordable flight between these two vibrant cities. From the historical wonders of Athens to the iconic landmarks of New York, passengers will have the opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and diverse attractions each city has to offer. “We are excited to introduce this new direct service, offering travelers a convenient and efficient way to travel between…
CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, continues to expand locations to enroll and renew consumers in the Trusted Traveler program by opening a new location at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). CLEAR now has 13 TSA PreCheck enrollment locations open across the U.S. The launch of the enrollment location at JFK represents the ongoing expansion of CLEAR’s national TSA PreCheck enrollment footprint. Throughout 2024, CLEAR will continue delivering convenience to consumers by launching additional locations and extended hours of operation for enrollment and renewals. “TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR provides a fast and efficient airport experience,” said…
American Airlines Group Inc. announced that Vasu Raja, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will depart the airline in June. Raja has served as American’s Chief Commercial Officer since April 2022. Previously, he was the Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Network Strategy, where he was responsible for Networks and Alliances. He joined American in 2004 and has held various roles in Sales, Planning, and Revenue Management. In addition to his current responsibilities, Stephen Johnson, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, will assume leadership of the Commercial organization and help lead the search for a new Chief…
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate a new Centralized Examination Station (CES) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). WFS has been awarded a five-year contract by CBP, one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and the United States’ first unified border entity, which takes a comprehensive approach to border management and control, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection. When the CES begins its phased opening in Q1 2025, it will become the first Air CES to contain all…