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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 New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport announced Jennifer Aument as its incoming CEO, who is set to assume the role on April 1, 2024. The New Terminal One is currently under construction, with its first gates scheduled to open in 2026, in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, as part of the agency’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport. Aument brings over 25 years of experience in developing major infrastructure across the highway, rail, airport, and port sectors. Her career includes executive roles in public-private partnerships and megaprojects, with a focus on safe and efficient…
Dieter Vranckx, CEO of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), has been appointed to the Lufthansa Group Executive Board responsible for “Global Markets and Commercial Steering Hubs”. He will assume his new duties on 1 July 2024. The Lufthansa Group’s “Global Markets & Commercial Steering Hubs” division will also be home to “Customer Experience” and “Group Brand Management”, which have to date been part of the “Brand & Sustainability” division. In addition, after more than three years as SWISS CEO, Dieter Vranckx will in future serve as Deputy Chairman of the SWISS Board of Directors. “I am really looking forward to…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for an all-electric fleet of ground service equipment, launching the first RFP for operations of the world-class, all-international terminal scheduled to open in 2026 in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey as part of its $19 billion transformation of the airport. An all-electric fleet of ground service equipment will play an important role in supporting the Port Authority’s strategy for reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the agency’s airports and facilities by 2050. The New Terminal One is seeking vendors to provide, manage…
JetBlue Airways announced the promotion of Warren Christie to chief operating officer effective February 12, 2024, concurrent with the previously announced transition of current president and chief operating officer Joanna Geraghty to the role of chief executive officer. Christie will report to Geraghty. “I’m thrilled that my first leadership appointment is to promote Warren into the role of chief operating officer, where he will help lead our teams in our effort to improve reliability and restore profitability in our airline,” said Geraghty. “With 35 years of aviation experience – 21 of those at JetBlue – he is well positioned to…
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) appointed Lt. Col. Michael Gieraltowski to command its Long Island Senior Squadron (LISS). The change of command from Capt. Randolph Lewis to Lt. Col. Gieraltowski took place at a ceremony on February 8 in East Meadow. Lt. Col. Gieraltowski comes to the LISS command position with a wealth of leadership experience from the military (full bio enclosed). He joined CAP in 2021 following a 35-year career with the New York Army National Guard, in which he served in numerous posts, including Echo Troop Executive Officer, Assistant Professor of Military Science at the U.S. Merchant Marine…
Chief Financial Officer Markus Binkert is to leave Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) after more than 19 years. He will take on new duties as CEO of the SV Group, which is active in various areas of the gastronomy and hotel management fields. Binkert will leave SWISS at the end of May. The search for his successor is underway. “Our company has a lot to thank Markus Binkert for,” says SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx. “In the numerous key positions that he has held over the years, Markus has consistently contributed to SWISS’s success – in good times and in tougher ones…
New York First Congressional District Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) announced Francis Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island would each receive federal funding as a part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Through the AIG program, Gabreski would receive $294,000, and Elizabeth Field would receive $113,000 in federal funding. Additionally, through the Airport Terminals Program (ATP), Gabreski will receive $4,900,000 to fund a portion of the construction of a new air traffic control tower to replace the existing 1940s tower, which has…
Lufthansa Systems announced that it offers a new cutting-edge AI-powered operations control assistant for the airline industry. NetLine/Ops ++ aiOCC is a web-based AI assistant that supports airline operations controllers in increasing the stability and efficiency of daily operations. The solution is already in use and jointly optimized with the first customers. “AI is the next step in the technological evolution. So, early adoption is crucial for airlines,” said Jan-Peter Gaense, Head of NetLine solutions at Lufthansa Systems. “But we see that besides technical proficiency, the key factor for successful AI support is the user’s trust. Our smart assistant supports…
United today announced that Aircastle (a Marubeni & Mizuho Leasing Company), Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, Safran Corporate Ventures, and Technip Energies are now among the 22 corporate partners that make up the airline’s The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight FundSM, a first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through investments in startups. These corporate partners make up all parts of the aviation supply chain – airlines, aircraft and engine manufacturers, fuel producers, engineering and technology experts, financiers, travel management, and more – and have now committed more…
Airport Dimensions is the global specialist in helping airports enhance their experiences and enrich travelers’ time in the most valuable ways. Developing and delivering airport experiences worldwide is at the heart of the business, creating new dimensions in traveler engagement through inspiring experiences and services. Their experienced team understands how to work seamlessly with airports to develop solutions tailored to their opportunities and make their lounges successful. In the United States, Airport Dimensions is a market-leading lounge provider with more than 20 open or under-development locations. Its network of airport partners includes Boston Logan International, Orlando International, Dallas Fort Worth,…