Welcome to the March 2026 issue of Metropolitan Airport News. While I understand ‘Snow Season’ at the Metro Airports goes through April, I truly hope that the worst is behind us. As soon as it all clears, I’m looking forward to those tiny purple crocuses and tulips popping up as the first sign that Spring is here!
March is a truly wonderful issue for me. March is Women’s History Month, and March 8 kicks off Women In Aviation Week. It’s a great time to get to know a few of the women who inspire us at the airports. We are delighted to share with you remarkable insights into 17 successful and inspirational women who work extremely hard in their respective industries, all within the airport community. We say it all the time: it’s not just the terminals or airlines; it’s hundreds of companies working together with thousands of employees across myriad business sectors that make the entire airport community an incredible economic engine that benefits the entire local community.
The airport leaders we featured in this month’s issue are at the top of their fields, demonstrating leadership and tenacity in all they accomplish. These women represent airlines, technology, management, concessions, construction, hotels, retail, education, and more.
While we are on the topic of Women’s History, I’d like to share an upcoming event that you can show your support for, which will reach even further into the community, ensuring women have a chance to excel in their careers at the airport. WINGS at JFK is launching a women’s mentorship program to support women in their careers at JFK airport, providing valuable training, mentoring, and networking to advance their careers. There will be an Inaugural Brunch at the beautiful Rockaway Hotel on March 19, and I hope to see you there! Registration is available online at www.wingsatjfk.org.
I hope you enjoy this issue, and I look forward to seeing you at the airports!
On This Months Cover
The 2026 Leadership Insights cover photoshoot took place at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Each year, this event continues to grow, with past contributors returning to offer support and network with the current year’s contributors. We eagerly anticipate this photoshoot each year, as it provides a wonderful opportunity for women at all stages of their careers to share their stories and inspire one another. (Cover Photo: Beverly Holder)
