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Metropolitan Airport News
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Alba Wheels Up International announced it has acquired John A. Steer Co. (“Steer”), a dynamic company known for its customs brokerage and innovative logistics solutions. This strategic move fortifies Alba’s position as a dominant force in the customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and related industries with significant regulatory and logistics expertise across a handful of end markets. G2 Capital Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Alba. Founded in 1905, Steer provides customs brokerage and cutting-edge logistics services, which align with Alba’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions that drive success for clients worldwide. The acquisition will broaden the company’s geographic reach,…
NATA announced a key leadership change with the promotion of Steve Berry to Vice President of Education and Safety. “Steve has contributed greatly to NATA’s success over the past several years, building on his wealth of industry knowledge to help advance NATA’s education and training programs as well as the overall safety of the industry,” stated NATA COO Keith DeBerry. Steve Berry first served as NATA’s Training and Content Manager before being promoted to Manager of Fuel Quality and Safety and most recently to Managing Director of Safety and Training. In his new role as Vice President, Berry leads the…
JetBlue Airways announced that Joanna Geraghty, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Robin Hayes as chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2024. Hayes will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors until that time, at which point Geraghty will join the Board. Hayes will serve as a strategic advisor to the company over the coming months. Hayes said: “It’s bittersweet to retire from this airline I love, but I will always feel a part of the JetBlue team and be rooting for its continued success. For nearly 35 years – both at British Airways…
SITA announced the appointments of Stefan Schaffner as Senior Vice President of SITA AT AIRPORTS and Sergiy Nevstruyev as Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services (SGS). The two bring a wealth of management experience in the travel, transport, and mobility technologies sectors to SITA. With SITA’s presence in more than 1,000 airports globally, Stefan is responsible for transforming SITA’s Airport portfolio to meet a growing demand for digitalization and automation. Prior to joining SITA, he was responsible for preparing Touchless Biometric Systems AG (TBS) for global rollout as its CEO, driving geographical expansion, and building international partnerships and investor…
Frank Dobbelsteijn joined Swissport International AG on January 1, 2024, as Global Head of Operations. In his former role as Vice President for the Heathrow operation of Menzies Aviation and other senior roles in the aviation and logistics sector, he gained frontline operational experience and the managerial credentials for this key position on Swissport’s Global Management team. Swissport appoints Frank Dobbelsteijn as Global Head of Operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank brings a wealth of expertise to his new role at Swissport.…
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Director of Aviation Kevin Dolliole became Chair of Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) on January 1, 2024. Dolliole was elected to the position in September 2023 and succeeded outgoing Chair Sam Samaddar, Chief Executive Officer of the Kelowna International Airport. “While airports continue to respond to ongoing challenges following the pandemic and our recovery, the industry remains focused on the future,” said ACI-NA President and CEO Kevin M. Burke. “Airports have ramped up initiatives in infrastructure, sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion, economic development, workforce development, technology, and innovation. Sam has been a…
Norse Atlantic Airways, the pioneering affordable long-haul airline, is excited to announce the commencement of ticket sales for its newest route connecting Athens, Greece, to New York JFK. This new service is poised to meet the surging demand among American travelers seeking to explore the enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures of Greece. With an increasing number of Americans expressing a keen interest in discovering the beauty of Greece, Norse Atlantic Airways recognizes the need for a seamless, direct, affordable, and convenient travel solution. The Athens to New York JFK route promises to fulfill this demand, providing a gateway for travelers…
JFK Terminal One Group Association (TOGA) and Ink Innovation, a travel technology provider, have joined forces to run a trial for a disaster recovery system aimed at managing operational disruptions at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Terminal One. The pilot project, which successfully tested Ink DRS (Disaster Recovery System), marks a significant step towards ensuring uninterrupted operations and passenger satisfaction. Ink DRS, provided by Ink, has been implemented at Terminal One, the only 100% international JFK terminal. As JFK undergoes a major redevelopment program, aiming to accommodate 75 million passengers within the next decade, the need for robust backup services…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at LaGuardia Airport removed a diaper from a man’s carry-on bag this morning (Dec. 20) when it triggered an alarm in the security checkpoint X-ray unit. Inside the diaper, TSA officers unwrapped 17 bullets that had been artfully concealed inside the otherwise clean disposable baby diaper. The man, a resident of Arkansas, first told officials that he did not know how the bullet-filled diaper came to be in his carry-on bag. Then he said that his girlfriend must have put it in his bag. TSA officers notified the Port Authority Police, who cited the traveler with…
On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, representatives from FedEx, including John Borkowski, the Managing Director Airport Line Maintenance East, and three local representatives (including Aviation High School alums), as well as students, staff, parents, and school administration, celebrated the donation of a FedEx GE CF6 engine to be used by Aviation High School seniors and fifth-year students to enhance their powerplant technical skills and industry readiness. John Borkowski addressed the attendees and students at the event and said, “Today, we gather here to celebrate and support the incredible work being done at Aviation High School. With this donation paired with the quality…