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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.
Peter Penseel will join Delta Air Lines as SVP and President – Delta Cargo, effective June 1. In this role, Peter will be responsible for driving revenue and profitable growth, delivering industry-leading customer service, and ensuring operational excellence within Delta’s Cargo business. With more than three decades of experience in the logistics industry, including stints in the air cargo and freight forwarding sectors, Peter will leverage his extensive knowledge and established history of effective leadership to accelerate Delta Cargo’s progress as an innovative and world-class air cargo carrier. Peter joins Delta from CEVA Logistics, where he was the Chief Operating…
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight, including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally optimized aerodynamics, and an advanced supersonic propulsion system. “Today, XB-1 took flight in the same hallowed airspace where the Bell X-1 first broke the sound barrier in 1947,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “I’ve been looking forward to this flight since founding Boom in…
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and Arup announced the world-class team delivering the art, branding, and digital experience program for The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As an all-international terminal, NTO is a key component of the Port Authority’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport into a world-class global gateway. When complete, the project will include two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, and an entirely new, efficient roadway network. The Arup-led team has envisioned an enhanced passenger experience for travelers who will use NTO at every step…
Avianca Airlines has landed in the heart of New York City. The iconic Times Square now hosts a dazzling advertisement, proudly announcing Avianca as the #1 global airline in-on time performance in 2023, as per Cirium’s prestigious rankings. This momentous occasion was shared with the very pilots and crew members who, alongside other teams, have been instrumental in achieving this global recognition. Together, they stood in front of the towering digital display, their smiles as bright as the lights around them, capturing the spirit of excellence and teamwork that has propelled Avianca to the forefront of on-time travel. In 2023,…
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Gil West, former Chief Operating Officer of Delta Air Lines and GM’s Cruise unit, will become Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024, at which time he will join the Board. West will succeed Stephen Scherr, who has decided to step down as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors on March 31, 2024. West and Scherr will work together over the next several weeks to ensure a smooth transition. “We are thrilled to have Gil join Hertz as Chief Executive Officer,” said Tom Wagner, Vice Chair of the Hertz Board…
After more than a year and a half of development and design, Delta employees are getting a first look at prototypes of an all-new, modern, and “distinctly Delta” uniform collection – one created with feedback from the airline’s 70,000 uniformed employees (including airport customer service agents, cargo agents, flight attendants, ground equipment mechanics and aircraft technicians) at the center of the design process. Since 2022, Delta has partnered with GPS Apparel by Gap Inc. to bring the new prototype collection to life. Working with Gap Inc. – an iconic and purpose-led company with a portfolio of globally known brands including…
Avianca Airlines officially received recognition from the aviation data firm Cirium, which accredits it as the most punctual global airline in 2023. Jeremy Bowen, executive president of Cirium, personally presented this distinction to the Avianca team at a celebration held at the Simón Bolívar hangar in Bogotá. The event also featured the unveiling of an airplane with a commemorative livery highlighting this award. “It requires a lot of effort and teamwork to carry out air operations on time considering all external factors: weather, personnel shortages, mechanical problems, among others. And, especially in 2023, when demand increased. Furthermore, positions at the…
Cargo companies play a large role in the success of New York airports, but cargo companies need a continuous stream of quality employees to accomplish that goal. That’s where adding more military veterans to the workforce can be the answer. Nobody makes a better employee than a military veteran. They bring unique skills in work ethic, decision-making, team-building, and more to the job, but research shows veterans gain when they receive support to translate their military skills and become job-ready. The Edge4Vets program—offered by the Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham—was created to do just that: It prepares veterans to translate…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has announced a new partnership with Air Serbia, the latest international airline that has committed to operating out of New York’s world-class terminal scheduled to open its doors to customers in 2026. The New Terminal One is being constructed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of the agency’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport. Air Serbia now operates out of the current Terminal 1 at New York JFK, flying up to seven times a week between Belgrade and New York JFK. The Serbian national airline began service to JFK in 2016 and…
Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale) has appointed Zulekha as its new Global Chief of Human Resources (CHRO). She will build and nurture the logistics tech specialist’s growing team in ten countries. Zulekha brings over 17 years of experience in HR across industries, including logistics and education tech, manufacturing, media, and IT. She has a focus on digital HR solutions, from automating processes to using data to drive process innovation. “Kale is an agile tech organization, and digitization is in our DNA, so it is natural for HR to embrace digital tools,” said Zulekha. “Our workforce includes the new generation that requires…