Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Metropolitan Airport News Editorial Contributors
Rosalyn Hamlett
Creative professional with more than 20 years experience in the areas of communications, public affairs, and government relations in state and federal agencies, and the White House. Consulted for clients in the private and non-profit sectors. Recipient of the National Education Writers Award.3 Articles
Alana Calmi
Alana Calmi is a Public Information Officer at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In 2014 she received her BA in Journalism and Communications from the University at Albany where she played on the Women's Golf team.3 Articles
Phil Derner
Phil Derner founded NYCAviation in 2003. A lifetime aviation enthusiast that grew up across the water from LaGuardia Airport, Phil has aviation experience as a Loadmaster, Operations Controller and Flight Dispatcher. He owns and operates NYCAviation and performs duties as an aviation expert through writing, consulting, public speaking and media appearances. You can reach him by email or follow him on Twitter @PhilDernerJr.3 Articles
Amanda Kwan
Senior Public Information Officer at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey3 Articles
Michael Baldini
Mike Baldini works as a Site Service Manager for DESIGNA GmbH at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). As an avid aviation enthusiast he spends his free time working as a freelance photographer, his work has been published in Business & Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation Advisor, and well known websites including AviationWeek.com. Mike donates his time and talents to regional aviation and non-profit events.2 Articles
Edward J. Garcia
Ed Garcia is a Navy Veteran with more than 37 year experience with TWA and American Airlines at John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). During his career at JFK, Mr. Garcia held positions in sales, service, management and marketing. Mr. Garcia most recently has been the director of sales for a local newspaper. Mr. Garcia has a bachelor’s degree from St. Francis College. Mr. Garcia spent 10-years as the sales director for the Airport Press.2 Articles
