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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.
For over 80 years, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has protected the homeland and served local communities – from patrolling for German U-Boats during World War II, to emergency response efforts during 9/11 and natural disasters, to using advanced technology to locate downed aircraft. CAP’s mission continues to evolve to address new challenges and opportunities, and the organization’s Long Island Group (LIG) is at the forefront of flying CAP’s mission into the future. Emergency Services is one of CAP’s core missions, and LIG trains continuously to assist the U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center in locating downed aircraft and individuals…
Magdy Allam has been overseeing and managing construction projects for more than 40 years. A native of Alexandria, Egypt, he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Alexandria University. With VRH since 1989, he has contributed his knowledge and experience to numerous on-time and on-budget projects, most notably at Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. He has managed over $1.6 billion in aviation construction projects throughout his career and forged a strong alliance with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. 1 What is your role on the projects that VRH is leading…
Looking back to the early days of 1937, Miles Petroleum founder Jack Stern had the Idea of supplying the general public with oil products. Back then, oil and lubricants were transported in steel containers that looked like milk cans. Today, Miles Petroleum delivers cases, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon steel drums, 275-gallon totes, and bulk delivery by truck. After more than 86 years, Miles Petroleum realizes this is only the beginning of the company’s history. Jack Stern’s vision was to supply quality products with exceptional customer service, and his vision still stands true today. As a result, Miles Petroleum is a leading…
dnata, announced an exciting addition to their presence at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE). Attendees visiting the company’s stand in Hamburg, Germany, have the opportunity to meet and interact with a cutting-edge cooking robot, offering a glimpse into the future of catering innovation. dnata’s unique culinary demonstration features the world’s first AI-powered robot capable of handling cooking operations in commercial and residential kitchens. Developed by Moley Robotics, it is able to recreate identical dishes at scale by following pre-recorded chef instructions. It is equipped with multiple sensors and machine learning capabilities, enabling it to precisely measure…
The Wings Club Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ray Conner, Chairman, Pursuit Aerospace, Retired Vice Chair, The Boeing Company, Retired President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes will be the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award. Acknowledging Mr. Conner’s outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation, The Wings Club Foundation will present this award on Oct. 20, 2023, at the 81st Annual Awards Gala to be held at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York. Mr. Conner is Chairman of Pursuit Aerospace, a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components. He retired as Vice Chairman of The Boeing…
Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. Theo Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years of international experience in the airline and aviation industry. He joins Star Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for Global Sales and Alliances since 2014. Previously, Panagiotoulias was VP and GM (Asia Pacific) at travel technology provider Sabre Corporation, as well as a 15-year veteran of American Airlines, where he held several commercial, operational, and management positions. His full biography is appended. “On behalf…
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“C.H. Robinson”) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bozeman as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors effective June 26, 2023. Scott Anderson, who has been serving as Interim CEO since January 2023, will continue in his role until Mr. Bozeman joins the company and will work with him to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. Mr. Anderson will continue to serve as a member of C.H. Robinson’s Board of Directors. Mr. Bozeman is an accomplished executive, bringing over 30 years of experience at industry-leading companies and iconic…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP) announced a partnership with Public Art Fund, the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to art in public spaces, for the development of public art commissions at the highly anticipated John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 6 project. As JMP builds a $4.2 billion privately financed world-class international travel hub at Terminal 6, Public Art Fund will lead the public art process, from curatorial strategy to implementation, for a range of inspiring new art installations. The collaboration aims to capture the spirit of New York City, celebrate…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the developer and manager of LaGuardia Terminal B, announced today that LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B has retained both its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure’s Platinum Envision Award, affirming that commitments made during the initial design review were carried forward during the construction phase of the $4 billion redevelopment project. LEED is the most widely used rating system worldwide for green building certification, recognizing excellence in sustainable design and construction.…
Effective June 5, 2023, Sabine Trenk is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fraport USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide, and a leading developer of award-winning airport retail, food, and beverage concessions programs. Ms. Trenk has spent 30 years in the industry, gaining extensive experience managing commercial and airport operations throughout the world. Most recently, she served as Chief Operating and Commercial Officer for Fraport Brasil, where she led the commercial department in implementing the concessions program for the airports of Fortaleza and Porto Alegre following the renovation and construction of new passenger…