Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Qatar Airways Cargo confirms that Mark Drusch has been appointed as Chief Officer Cargo effective immediately. With over 25 years in senior airline management roles, Mark is a well-known figure in the aviation world. His most recent role was SVP Revenue Management, Alliances, and Strategy at Qatar Airways, where he led the development and implementation of the company’s revenue strategy, as well as managed strategic alliances with key partner airlines. Prior to joining Qatar Airways, Mark spent 20 years at Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, and Lufthansa LSG Sky Chefs as Senior Vice President, where he led the transformation in…

Vincenzo Pace has been appointed the Director of Unity Electric’s new Airport Solutions Group. His new role includes coordinating business development, client relations, diversity, and community initiatives at the New York and New Jersey airports for Unity and its parent company, Equans. Prior to his role in airport construction, he had more than a decade of construction-development experience, managing several signature NYC construction projects, including portions of the World Trade Center Redevelopment. Vincenzo Pace serves as the secretary of the JFK Airport Rotary and as an active member of the JFK Airport Chamber of Commerce and KAAMCO.

Alba Wheels Up International recently introduced its new Chief Revenue Officer, Tony Crisafulli. Tony brings over 25 years of accomplished sales leadership in international freight forwarding and logistics. A seasoned executive, he has overseen strategic sourcing, operations, and supply chains for industry leaders. Alba CEO Damien Stile says, “As we advance and continue to scale in the United States, Tony will be the ideal person to drive substantial growth for us.”

Vaughn College presented Atlas Air with the Distinguished Employer Award at its 2024 New Year Reception held on January 18. The event honors individuals in the Vaughn community for their service and dedication to students. The Distinguished Employer Award is presented to a company in the aviation industry that has demonstrated an overall commitment to the students of Vaughn College in the following ways: Atlas has a proud and long-standing partnership with Vaughn and has worked with the institution on various programs, including the University Pipeline program, sponsoring their golf fundraising event, attending their annual galas, and hosting Dr. Sharon…

Aerocloud, the global intelligent airport management platform, today announces the appointment of Travis Kimmel to act as an independent advisor to the CEO and the board following a $12.6M Series A funding round in 2023. Kimmel brings a depth of experience in sustainably growing software businesses. He is the co-founder and former CEO of cloud-based productivity and analytics solution GitPrime, which tripled its revenue every year before the company was acquired by Pluralsight in 2019 for $170M. The following year, he was appointed President of financial media and education platform RealVision, and most recently held the position of GM at…

Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has signed a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The collaboration will kick off with an initial project focused on studying high-performance battery cells and safety testing targeted for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and space applications. Archer believes that while the supply chain for electric vehicles in the U.S. is maturing, the supply chain for electric aircraft remains nascent not just here in the U.S., but globally, so this testing will help push progress forward. NASA’s goal is to test…

Queens is celebrated as one of the most diverse regions in our state, if not the country, and nowhere is that cultural mosaic more apparent than in the diversity of culinary opportunities around each corner. And this February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options during the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. For the second year in a row, PIX 11 Reporter Greg Mocker will serve as emcee. Both longtime participants and newcomers alike have already…

Archer Aviation Inc. and Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network and aviation services provider, announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida. Archer and Atlantic Aviation plan to electrify several of Atlantic Aviation’s existing aviation assets to support future electric aircraft operations, including Archer’s Midnight air taxi, at Atlantic Aviation locations across four key launch markets. The companies plan to leverage the parties’ existing relationships with BETA Technologies to install BETA’s interoperable…

David Tanenbaum has more than 30 years of experience in mechanical building system design and construction. His clients include Fortune 500 companies in the financial, advertising, transportation services, residential, and hospitality sectors, and his portfolio ranges from smaller workplaces to large-scale headquarters. David is a trusted advisor to his clients and delivers best-in-class service. 1 Tell us about your role with Lilker in reconstructing Terminal 6 (T6) as JFK undergoes its multi-terminal redevelopment. David Tanenbaum: As Principal-in-Charge, I’m the primary high-level point of contact between Lilker, JFK Millennium Partners (the client), and various design and construction team members headed by AECOM…

American Airlines Cargo announced that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023. This is a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics™, launched by M&G Packaging, which manufactures a growing line of biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations. The carrier began transitioning to BioNatur Plastics products at major U.S. hubs in early 2022, reducing long-term plastic waste by the equivalent of 6.4 million water bottles in the first year. In 2023, American expanded its use of biodegradable products beyond U.S. hubs to include regional…