Vol. 35 No. 5 Serving New York May 2013 JFK EWR LGA

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Photo Danielle Fisher Pictured from left are Ralph Tragale, Asst. Director, Aviation Public Affairs, Renee Span, manager Teterboro, Dolores Hofman, Manager, Queens Air Services Dev., Pictured from left are NAI Long Island’s Principals: Brian A. Pinnola, Albert Centrella, Huntley Lawrence, Airport Manager, Newark Airport, Helene Gibbs, Manager, New Air John Simone, Carmine Inserra, John A. La Ruffa, SIOR, and Frank Socci, Jr., CPM®. Services Dev., William Huisman, Exec. Director of Aviation Development Council NAI LONG ISLAND HOSTS SPRING A FULL HOUSE AT ASDO EVENT AT ’13 COCKTAIL PARTY NEWARK AIRPORT’S HILTON HOTEL NAI Long Island hosted it’s Spring ’13 his clients and colleagues from JFK Airport Joe Alba mission is to bring people together. This not Cocktail Party at Cold Spring Country Club in attendance. As I was conversing with Helene Gibbs only promotes good feelings in the airport in Huntington, NY. The event brought to- According to Pinnola, who has been at the ASDO event on April 5th, we both community but is also a way to network and gether clients, colleagues, and dignitaries leasing office and warehouse space in the noted the jam packed rooms and wall to reach out to talk to potential customers. for a night of networking and culinary de- JFK market for 29 years, “Several interest- wall people, I said to Helene; I think next By utilizing the services of registered lights. ing office and warehouse opportunities exist year event will definitely require a bigger ASDO companies in our aviation commu- Brian Pinnola, one of six partners in the at JFK, some of which were discussed with room. nity rather than going outside, we enhance firm (far left in photo), was pleased to have clients at this function”. There was an air of excitement at the our relationships at the airports in addition event; with many familiar faces and a num- to improving our business numbers. As the ber of new ones that caught on to the friendly trite phrase has it; it’s a “win win” proposi- atmosphere. An essential part of the ASDO tion.

Airport Plazas is well on their way to NEW PLAZA with completing their new retail Travel Gas Pla- za at JFK Airport. They are projecting an SERVICES on opening date of June 15th for gas and 30 days later for the rest of the Plaza. Airport SCHEDULE FOR Press first reported on this project late last year after attending the ground breaking JUNE OPENING See plaza page 2 Photo Danielle Fisher Left to right: Chris Rhoads (PA-LGA Airport Operations, Security Services), Haroon Akhtar (ABM – General Manager, LGA), Nicholas Egharevba (LGA Employee of the Year), inside Schott Hutchison (ABM VP-Airports), Mohammed Rab (LGA Employee of the Year), Ronnie Bendernagel, (PA- Manager Airport Access Programs), and Michael Joseph Airport Press (ABM NY/NJ Regional Contract Manager). Airport News...... 2 Classified...... 18 ABM PARKING CELEBRATES Aviation News...... 13 Comic...... 17 EMPLOYEES OF YEAR Airline News...... 16 Name That Plane...... 17 ABM Parking Services at JFK, LGA, On Thursday, April 4th, ABM Parking Cargo News...... 7 Focus on the Customer...... 19 and EWR, held their Employees of the Year Services of EWR held their luncheon at Feature...... 10/11 Names in the News...... 17 Luncheon during April. This wonderful the Ramada on Frontage Road. As Ronnie event brings together all those who were Bendernagel, Franz Constant, Maggi Vil- named Employees of the Month throughout lane, Diane Papainni, and Jean Giobbie of May 2013 • Vol. 35 No. 5 2012 and then through careful managerial the Port Authority of New York and New selection, each location announces its Em- airportpress.us ployees of the Year! See ABM page 2 2 • May 2013 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airport News

ABM From Page 1 Attendant-Nicholas Egharevba were named Employees of the Year for 2012. Each re- Jersey looked on, Supervisor-Altermeesh ceived a $500 check and a commemorative Fullwood, Valet Attendant-Luis Martinez, luminous award. and Cashier-Crystal Sewell were named Employees of the Year for 2012. Each re- Photo Danielle Fisher ceived a $500 check and a commemorative Pictured from left to right: Michael Joseph luminous award. (ABM NY/NJ Regional Contract Manager), On Friday, April 12th, ABM Parking Ser- Ronnie Bendernagel (PA-Manager Airport vices of JFK & LGA held their luncheon Access Programs), Deyanira Gomez (JFK together at the Saffron Restaurant in How- Employee of the Year), Scott Hutchison ard Beach. As Ronnie Bendernagel, Maggi (ABM VP-Airports), Gregory Williams Villane, Peter Carbonaro, Chris Rhoads, (JFK Employee of the Year), and Orlando and Steven DiTomasso of the Port Author- on, JFK Supervisors-Brigitte DeBaptiste Office Clerk-Deyanira Gomez; along with ity of New York and New Jersey looked & Gregory Williams and Employee Sales LGA Cashier-Mohammed Rab and Traffic Rodriguez (ABM – General Manager, JFK).

PLAZA From Page 1 fer a variety of other food op- CORPORATE LOSS tions as well in a 10,000 sq. ft. ceremony last October. sit down food court – with free PREVENTION The Services offered include: Sunoco wi-fi access. Since the site will ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCES - Gas & high speed diesel truck fueling, also provide auto repair, gas and PARTNERSHIP WITH 7-Eleven Convenience Store, Car Wash – car wash services, the fuel tanks The first RFID based system in New York have already been installed, MORPHO DETECTION metro area, Clean Energy – National CNG Corporate Loss Prevention Associates and 148th Street – just adjacent to the DHL channels for underground wire provider for compressed natural gas vehi- (CLPA), a security company operating in building and the back entrance to JFK Air- hook-ups have been laid in place, canopies cles, Truck Parking – the only public truck the Northeast with ties to New York metro port. Airport Plaza has been working dili- have been installed, and balance of concrete parking facility in NYC and first and only area transportation hubs, has secured an gently to construct and renovate the site and is being prepared for pouring this week. The one at JFK, a 24 Hr. Dry Cleaning Kiosk – exclusive east coast distribution agreement plan to offer welcomed accommodations adjacent lot will be available for gated truck Similar to Red Box but for Dry Cleaning, with Morpho Detection to provide the Trans- that are needed and will be enjoyed for years parking, a service needed here at JFK. Quick Lube & Auto Repair and 2,500 sq portation Security Administration approved to come. Airport Plazas management tells us they ft Vacant Space for potential Bank or other Itemiser DX. Airport Plazas have carefully cleared the will be offering fleet accounts to airport tenant Currently CLPA operates the Itemiser site and demolished the old buildings that businesses, as well as special promotions for The Plaza will also have a food court DX Explosive Trace Detection dydtem de- were vacant for quite a few years. The Port The JFK family of personnel. Your JFK ID which will include; Wendy’s, Qdoba – One vice which is manufactured by Morpho De- Authority says the renovated building used badge allows you to become a part of their of the leading Tex/Mex concepts in the US, tection at a major US Airport. The product to be a bus terminal many years ago. They Fleet and Family program which will make and Max’s Pizza – A local pizza operator has proved itself to CLPA and has been the began with the site work and have now be- you eligible for exclusive discounts not of- with a long history of catering to JFK, best product for their needs and the needs gun to repair and renovate the existing large fered to the general public. The new Plaza is located on Airport of their clients. The Itemiser DX has also brick building which will house not only a Visit their website for additional informa- property at 150th Avenue between 147th 7-Eleven convenience store, but also of- tion www.airportplazas.com See Airport News page 4 Airport Press airportpress.us

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From Page 2 door to airline-run private clubs, now also building # 9. Once again, the students were met the strict regulatory requirements of the manages four open-to-all-comers lounges. treated to an inside view of cargo operations TSA and is authorized for use after January American Express (NYSE: AXP) opened and security measures taken to insure a safe 1, 2014. As of this date the Itemiser 2 and the swanky Centurion Lounge at McCarran and secure flight. Smiths 400B are no longer approved ETD’s International in Las Vegas in February and On hand at the Korea Airlines warehouse by the TSA. promises two more airport clubs before the were TSA Inspectors Andrew Buchanan and CLPA will have these machines available end of the year. And a start-up firm called Clifton Benjamin, but the star of the day for immediate delivery and this will elimi- Airspace Lounge operates at Baltimore- was a beautiful German Sheppard and TSA nate downtime and improve the Return on Washington International, opened at Cleve- Canine “Mendy”. Mendy went through her Investment for customers. Customer service land Hopkins late last month and is sched- paces searching for explosives, etc., to the will be CLPA’s number one priority. CLPA uled to open a branch next month at New delight of the students. will provide both purchase and leasing op- our favor. The huddled airport masses make York’s John F. Kennedy International. Next stop was the conference room where tions for customers giving them the flex- do with the chaotic public facilities—food “We’re not getting into the airport lounge Prof. Clabby introduced senior JFK manag- ibility to choose the financial offering that courts, plastics chairs at crowded gates, a business,” insists Amex vice president Ste- ers to answer questions and discuss the busi- meets their needs. squat on an airport floor near an electrical phen Selwood, who hold the title head of ness of the airport and its security needs. If the client desires, CLPA can give an outlet—but we happy few can wave a club- loyalty and innovations. “We open lounges The panel included guest speakers: Jo- on-site demonstration. Clients can also call card membership or the appropriate credit as an amenity for cardholders and in a va- seph Pesce - Regional Cargo Manager Air CLPA Customer Service at 516 409 0003 card and cross to what passes for airport nir- riety of venues,” pointing out that Amex France, Robert Caton - Vice President Prolo- if they have any questions, or establish an vana: chairs and sofas with cushions, genu- also operates cardmember-only clubs in sev- gis, Inc., Edward Kenny - TSA, and Robert email contact by writing to vbove@clpa. ine workspace with WiFi, complimentary eral large convention centers. Still, Selwood DeFrancesco - FSD. cpm. soft drinks and snacks, a decent bar area, admits, “demand from our customers for clean restrooms and perhaps even showers, lounges in airports is getting louder.” See Airport News page 5 NEW LOUNGE IN WORKS and, most of all, a bit of privacy and a modi- cum of dignity. FARMINGDALE FOR JFK JET BLUE But guess what? The huddled masses TERMINAL 5 have figured out that we band of business AVIATION STUDENTS Death and taxes may be the only certain- travel brothers have a good thing going. And MAKE RETURN VISIT TO ties available to most mortals, but business they want in, too. Perhaps more surpris- JFK AIRPORT travelers have at least one more guarantee: ingly, what can only be called public private Professor Joseph Clabby made a The best place at any airport is a private air- lounges are opening at airports around the return visit to JFK Airport with his port club. nation to fill the demand. Aviation Security Management class As any business traveler will tell you, an The company that runs Priority Pass, from Farmingdale State College. This airport club “unlevels” the playing field in which once specialized in cracking open the time they toured Cargo Emilio Del Priore, M.D. & Staff ROYAL Waste Services, Inc. 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From Page 5 Museum is proposing an innovative and en- tional Airport in suburban Kenner. Backers store is open near gate E18. The boutique gaging transportation-themed play space for say the project will create 13,000 new jobs features souvenirs and mementos from all Bakery. From April 22 to 26, Auntie Anne’s Lambert’s C Concourse. The Magic House while increasing convenience for passengers the leading cultural institutions in the city, will celebrate National Pretzel Day by offer- and its partners have commitments to fund and providing a more modern, cost-efficient including all the attractions at the Jefferson ing a $1 pretzel special. 75 percent of the $100,000 proposed cost for facility to lower costs for airlines. National Parks (including The Gateway “Our spring line-up provides passengers the exhibit. Rally Saint Louis is now seek- The terminal would be on the north side Arch), Peabody Opera, St. Louis Art Mu- with exciting new food and retail options,” ing the final $25,000 from the public for the of the existing terminal structure, which is seum, as well as entertainment attractions says Lillian Tan, vice president and general project that moved to the funding round after more than 50 years old. Landrieu said offi- like the St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis Blues, and manager of MarketPlace Development, the widespread community support and online cials hope to break ground early next year Washington University of St. Louis. Also in retail development company that manages votes. Lambert is working to provide 1,500 and have the new building open by May 5, Terminal 2, a new Spectacles, featuring the the Food & Shops program at LaGuardia’s sq. ft. of space for the exhibit. 2018 — when the city celebrates the 300th latest eyewear from across the globe, is open Terminal B. “Whether it’s a first-time cus- The exhibit concept, The Magic House anniversary of its founding as a French col- near gate E12. Kids Works, featuring edu- tomer or seasoned road warrior, we want to Play Port, features a transportation hub of ony. cational and travel toys and games, is open give our customers a fresh perspective as fun with climb-in and climb-out venues in- Landrieu outlined the plans at a Wednes- near gate E22. they travel through the terminal.” cluding a plane, a train and multiple cars. day news conference after a meeting of A sixth store, another Spectacles in the C The Magic House is an expert at engaging the board that oversees the airport. He was Concourse, will open next week to round out RALLY SAINT LOUIS children in hands-on learning experiences joined by elected officials from surrounding the first phase of Hudson’s store openings at that encourage experimentation, creativity areas, including Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni. Lambert. Hudson Group has been operating RAISING FUNDS FOR and developing problem-solving skills. Also on hand was Southwest Airlines execu- out of existing retail locations or temporary MAGIC HOUSE EXHIBIT AT “The Magic House is known nationally, tive Bob Montgomery, who said the project kiosks to serve customers through this initial AIRPORT and we are excited that public is showing will bring much-needed improvements to phase of store construction. Children’s Museum Concept Would their support to help the Museum create a the airport. truly fascinating attraction for children and “It can be done in a way that protects GRENADE-SHAPED Create Transportation-themed Play their families at the Airport,” said Lambert low fares and advances travel into New Or- Area Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. leans,” Montgomery said. LIGHTER DISRUPTS MIAMI Rally Saint Louis has announced a major AIRPORT funding drive to support The Magic House in FIRST WAVE OF NEW Part of a busy concourse was evacuated at creating a hands-on learning exhibit at Lam- NEW $650M TERMINAL Miami Airport on Thursday when a passen- bert-St. Louis International Airport. Rally PLANNED AT NEW STORES BY HUDSON ger tried to pass through a security check- Saint Louis is the new social media crowd- GROUP OPEN AT LAMBERT point with a cigarette lighter shaped like a sourcing platform that allows the public to ORLEANS AIRPORT New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says Hudson, Discover St. Louis, and grenade, police and airport officials said. vote and fund new ideas for St. Louis. the city plans a new $650 million terminal Spectacles are some of the new con- Security screeners saw the item shortly The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Interna- cepts featured at the Airport after 5 am and called the Miami-Dade Po- lice bomb squad, which determined that the The transformation of the retail scene is business-card-sized lighter was not an ex- getting a big boost this week at Lambert- plosive, Detective Alvaro Zabaleta said. St. Louis International Airport. 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AMERICA’S Hong Kong keeps economies growing, paying divi- HARDENED cargo dends for decades. and Over here: We marshal taxpayer dollars ARTERIES facility from reactively—responding to short-term eco- nomic crisis, or a need to sink some politi- Keith Biondo spec to Over there: They cal three-pointers. usage in 25 Over there: Everyone must deal with plan to build an is- months. land where none ex- domestic political realities. But some is- Keith Biondo ists. And a modern sues are so important—such as maintain- Over there: To become more competi- ing the arteries serving commerce, general Publisher of port. And road and tive globally, they design and build an addi- SOUTHERN AIR EMERGES Inbound Logistics rail connections. In economic welfare, and the common good— tional runway reserved for cargo flights and that they are exempted from political wran- five years. erect cargo infrastructure adjacent to the FROM CHAPTER 11 Over here: We study for more than two gling. Southern Air Holdings, Inc. has com- runways. They do this inside of two years. Over here: We use vast amounts of pub- decades whether or not to dredge the Sa- Cargo traffic has increased in double digits pleted its financial restructuring and vannah River. lic money to fund transport projects such as each year since. bike paths for the elite few who are chas- emerged from Chapter 11. Over there: They measure port opera- Over here: We scrap development of Southern Air is the first ACMI opera- tion productivity in multiples of what we ing a green dream. We also spend vast sums a necessary runway at a metro airport be- on underutilized and over-priced light rail tor in the world to operate the 777 have here. “Compared to the best port in- cause a “rare fish” was being endangered freighter and operates four of these aircraft ternationally, a North American port would projects that are little more than local pork – the so called rare fish was never produced or programs to create government jobs. for DHL. Southern Air also operates 747- fail by a factor of more than four to one,” as evidence at any hearing, but the project 400F aircraft. says John Vickerman, president of Vicker- Over there: They have a national trans- stopped forever. portation policy that prioritizes spending, “We have emerged from this restructuring man & Associates, a port consultant group. Over there: They set aside infrastruc- process with substantially less debt, signifi- And, port modernization through invest- directing resources to projects that will do ture money and do not raid it for opera- the most good for the most people for the cantly improved operations and resources, ment in automation and new technology tional needs. and financial flexibility as a well-capitalized proceeds at a rapid pace. longest time. Even better, they have a glob- Over here: We consistently raid money al transportation policy that enhances their global air cargo carrier,” Daniel J. McHugh, Over here: “The United States lags be- set aside for transport infrastructure main- Southern Air CEO, said. “Today, we are hind others in the world in modernization ability to excel in world trade. tenance, redirecting resources to fund poli- Over here: We are making some real well-positioned both financially and opera- of shipping terminals,” says Jim Kruse of cies that buy more votes in the short term. tionally to continue to build Southern Air for the Center for Ports & Waterways, Texas progress, mostly at the grass-roots by Over there: They take a long-term private entities. But it is not enough. Our the long-term benefit of our customers, sup- A&M Transportation Institute. “They (for- view. They are smart enough to realize that pliers, business partners, crewmembers and eign companies) have to become more ef- arteries of global trade, logistics, and com- money given away now is gone forever, but merce are hardening—while over there, ficient.” See Cargo News page 8 money invested in transport infrastructure they are not standing still.

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Polar also we are even better able to grow profitably, the airports don’t have the infrastructure, will double the frequency of its wide-body delivering the highest quality services to our growth will be impeded in that particular freighter connections to Australia from two customers and meeting and exceeding their region.” to four days per week. There will be two new air cargo needs.” The Colliers report states that within three Boeing 767-300ERF wide-body aircraft. Southern Air entered Chapter 11 on Sept. to five years, there will be just a half dozen “We are very pleased to provide critical expected to be key commodities between the 28, 2012 and emerged from the process on dominant U.S. air cargo markets. Candidates uplift connecting Japan and the Midwestern two countries. April 15 after meeting all closing conditions include Memphis, Louisville, Columbus, part of the United States – specifically the In order to provide local customer support to the company’s plan of reorganization. The Ohio, Miami, New York, Miami, Los Ange- Ohio Valley – where there is a concentration for the Dusseldorf area, plan was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy les, Seattle and Denver. Because of the costs of Japanese manufacturers who require in- Cargo has expanded its German sales team. Court in Wilmington, Del., on March 14. involved, air cargo in the U.S. will follow creased and reliable daily service,” Thomas DUS Cargo Logistics has been appointed as the same hub-and-spoke model adopted by Murphy, executive vice president and COO the carrier’s handling agent in Dusseldorf. REPORT: PANAMA CANAL passenger air carriers to maximize traffic. of Polar Air Cargo Worldwide, said. “In ad- “The addition of this new flight is a great 4 1 FLQ 3 LOCATIONS AIRPORT 3/25/13 2:28 PM Page 1 Airports that lack a port partnership won’t dition to the trans-Pacific trade lanes, we boost to our operations here,” Egon Wedde, EXPANSION WILL SLASH be a dominant air cargo market in five years. look forward to the continued growth of American’s regional cargo sales manager, U.S. CARGO HUBS The Colliers report cited Memphis as be- DHL and our other freight forwarder cus- said. “Chicago is an important hub in the air- An expanded Panama Canal will result in ing North America’s top air cargo port. Con- tomers in the intra-Asia region. Our new line’s network, and it’s a major selling point a smaller number of North American air car- way says e-commerce has made Memphis freighter frequencies reflect our global op- that we are now able to offer direct service to go centers, according to the recently released the king of air cargo. He says Nike’s recent erating scale and our proven ability to de- customers out of .” North American Port Analysis by commer- decision to move a key distribution center to liver innovative, high-quality solutions and American Airlines will continue opening cial real estate firm Colliers International. Memphis was based on the city’s air cargo service to all of our customers.” new cargo routes with the launch of its first- The report, titled “CapEx or Capsize,” says and intermodal advantages. Polar Air Cargo Worldwide’s sister com- ever service to Seoul on May 9. air cargo’s role in global trade will be de- pany, Atlas Air, Inc., will provide operating fined by the tug-of-war between energy/in- POLAR AIR BEGINS service for the aircraft on the new routes. frastructure costs and e-commerce growth in Atlas Air Worldwide is the parent company the first post-Panamax decade (2015-2025). DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN of Atlas Air and the majority shareholder of “What we are trying to do is evolve the CINCINNATI AND TOKYO Polar Air Cargo Worldwide. understanding of what’s going on,” K.C. 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How is that for a trifecta, Juan Trippe, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart all in one connected story. 12 • May 2013 • Airport Press Metro Edition Cargo News From Page 9 up-to-date and connected with the latest developments in the In Belgium, for instance, transit times via FedEx Priority air cargo industry through a conference-type setup, in addi- Overnight one business day for all envelopes and packages tion to a variety of workshops. weighing up to 68kg. The domestic service also permits late cutoff times for drop-off and pick-up, with offices staying TIACA, ICAO VOW TO WORK MORE open between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CLOSELY TOGETHER Patrick Stienlet, FedEx Express’ managing director of The U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization and Benlux operations, comments: “Introducing this domestic the International Air Cargo Association signed a Declaration service offers our customers in Belgium a bundled solution, of Intent to strengthen cooperation on technical matters. enabling them to have a single account and use a single pick The declaration was officially signed in Dallas at TIACA’s up for both international and domestic deliveries. Our aim is 2013 Executive Summit by its chairman, Michael Steen, and to provide improved services and greater flexibility for our by ICAO’s secretary general, Raymond Benjamin. customers.” Under the terms of the agreement, ICAO and TIACA will work more closely on air cargo and mail security and facili- FEDEX EXPRESS SHIPS TWO GIANT tation, quickening the change from paper-based to electronic PANDAS TO CANADA processes, environmental awareness and air cargo safety. FedEx Express successfully delivered two giant pandas CARGO BIGWIGS TO DESCEND UPON “This is another highly significant breakthrough in the from Chengdu’s Shuangliu International Airport to Toronto new era of collaboration between our industry and leading Pearson International Airport, its Canadian hub. The giant PHOENIX regulatory bodies,” Steen said. “ICAO is taking a lead in pandas, female Er Shun and male Da Mao, were carried on Next month, members of the cargo community will stam- critical areas of aviation, such as security and the environ- a specially branded MD-11 aircraft, dubbed FedEx Panda pede on sunny Phoenix, Arizona, for the 23rd iteration of ment, and the secretary general and his team have made a Express. the CNS Partnership Conference at the Sheraton Wild Horse clear point of meeting with us, listening to our views and Animal care experts accompanied the giant pandas Pass Resort, Arizona participating in our events to learn more about the require- throughout their journey to ensure their safe arrival in Toron- The three-day event, which will take place from Sunday, ments and concerns of the air cargo industry. ICAO clearly to. Following the arrival of FedEx Panda Express, Er Shun 5 May, to Tuesday, 7 May, at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass sees air cargo as the vital industry that it is and we welcome and Da Mao were trucked to the Toronto Zoo, where they Resort, will bring together more than 500 airfreight execu- the opportunity to help this important global standards setter will begin a five-year stay before transferring to Calgary. tives from around the globe. Freight forwarders, carriers and realize its objectives, based on a stronger understanding of Toronto Zoo CEO John Tracogna spoke out about the shippers will all be represented in CNS’ attendee list. the views of our sector.” pandas’ safe arrival, stating: “We are honoured to have gi- Officials from CNS say the conference is always a popu- ICAO and TIACA have agreed to cooperate on a continu- ant pandas, Er Shun and Da Mao, arrive at the Toronto Zoo lar event in the airfreight industry — and this year will be no ous basis. They will keep each other informed of activities and look forward to the opportunity of contributing to the exception. “The CNS Partnership Conference continues to and programs in the areas identified in the Declaration of survival of this beautiful species for generations to come.” be a premier cargo event whose aim is to keep its members Intent. Airport Press Metro Edition • May 2013 • 13 Aviation News The layoff notice follows a similar announcement last try’s official export credit agency. Its mission is to assist in month affecting machinists. Boeing says machinist ranks financing the export of U.S. goods and services to interna- will be thinned by 800 through the end of the year, mostly tional markets. Last week, Delta, Hawaiian and the Air Line because post-production work known as change incorpora- Pilots Association filed suit against the bank in U.S. District tion on the 787 and 747-8 programs is drying up. Court in Washington, D.C., alleging that it didn’t follow the Today, Boeing said it is scaling back 747-8 production law in assessing whether to provide low-cost financing to from two aircraft per month to 1.75 “because of lower de- five airlines seeking to acquire Boeing aircraft over the past mand for large passenger and freighter airplanes.” The first 10 months. aircraft delivered at the new rate will be in 2014, but the Financing Boeing aircraft accounts for an exceedingly company did not say when the actual shift in rates begins. large chunk of the Ex-Im Bank’s business. In fiscal 2012, A weak cargo market has been a big blow to the aircraft’s its total exposure to outstanding financial commitments was sales. Boeing has taken 110 747-8 orders and delivered 46 $107 billion, of which 45% was for air transportation loans aircraft. The change means it will produce three fewer air- and loan guarantees, according to the lawsuit. All or nearly craft a year. all of that involved helping customers at Boeing. From fiscal Normally, the engineers and technical workers associated 2001 to fiscal 2012, the bank approved more than $67 billion with the 747-8, 787 and KC-46 would be able to shift to new in loan guarantees to foreign carriers and international air- AIRLINES FOR AMERICA’S development work, but BCA’s chief engineer and vice presi- craft lessors, enabling foreign airlines to acquire more than ANNOUNCES MAINTENANCE dent Mike Delaney tells employees that it cannot be done 950 aircraft at below market rates, according to the lawsuit. AWARDS this time. Even assuming approval of a new program this Of course, underwriting loans to airlines from poor coun- Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organiza- summer, the time lag between the official program launch tries, if those airlines are unable to obtain reasonable financ- tion for the leading U.S. airlines, yesterday awarded the A4A and work starting up is too long to sustain the engineering ing on their own, makes sense because efficient air service is Engineering, Maintenance, and Material Council (EMMC) employment, a Boeing official says. a key component in assuring a country’s financial viability. 2013 Nuts and Bolts Award to Ali Bahrami, manager of the The effect of fewer developmental efforts has already As the world’s leading power, the U.S. has long assumed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Transport Airplane been felt. Since last October, the company has cut nearly a responsibility to assist poorer countries in building their Directorate and Jon Oberdick, managing director of techni- 700 contract employees. That effort will continue “where economies. cal services at US Airways. The award recognizes excep- appropriate,” Delaney says. But the Ex-Im Bank’s airline clients over the past 10 tional service and contributions in the engineering or main- As of March 31, BCA employed 84,085 people, down months are hardly poor. Rather, the list includes Emir- tenance fields of the industry. nearly 670 from Dec. 31, 2012. Total current Boeing Co. ates Airlines and , which are owned by the Jon Oberdick has more than thirty years of exemplary wealthy governments of Abu Dhabi and Dubai; LATAM achievement in commercial aviation structures engineering WHY DELTA PAYS MORE THAN Airlines Group, operator of the largest airlines in Chile and several other South American countries; LOT Polish Air- and management of technical operations, and was elected EMIRATES FOR BOEING PLANES for the airline award. The EMMC cited him for his lead- lines and Korean Air Lines. None of them are from eco- Once again, let’s review the lingering puzzle of why nomically disadvantaged third-world countries. In fact, all ership, trend-setting innovation in safety management pro- Boeing gets a private bank to finance aircraft purchases by grams, and consistent provision for safe and reliable flight of them get more backing from their country’s governments wealthy foreign airlines to the detriment of U.S. airlines, than U.S. airlines do. operations, and for his commitment in serving as the indus- and why that bank won’t follow the rules Congress and the try spokesman for the Council. Jon Oberdick received his courts have made for it. See Aviation News page 14 award in a plenary session of the 2013 MRO Americas con- The Export-Import Bank of the United States is our coun- ference and exhibition in Atlanta, GA. 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As part of testing, pro- Airlines have done little so far to notify pane was used to create a small explosion passengers of possible delays, in part be- inside the enclosure, which was successful- cause they were hoping the FAA would alter ly kept contained within it. Boeing claims its plans, executives said. An official at one that the enclosure will not only isolate a airline said it is making contingency plans possible battery failure from the rest of the and will act accordingly Sunday, when it aircraft’s components, but that passengers sees the actual impact. But “we don’t want won’t even notice if a failure occurs. to hit that cancel button until we know we The decision by the FAA also means that definitely have to,” the official said. FAA BUDGET BOOSTS grounded due to a fire on a Japan Airlines Boeing can resume delivery of new 787s to NEXTGEN FUNDING 7% plane in Boston, Boeing’s 787 Dreamlin- customers. According to Boeing, the com- Airlines for America’s believes FAA ers have been given approval to take to pany expects to be able to deliver all of the The FAA’s proposed fiscal 2014 budget the skies again—including on transoceanic has wrong priorities of $15.6 billion cuts $351 million from fis- planes scheduled for 2013 to customers by Despite the pressure on the FAA to cut flights—once they have been outfitted with year’s end. cal 2012’s actual level largely by trimming modifications that passed testing under the costs amid the $85 billion sequester, A4A airport grants, a move that failed in recent FAA’s scrutiny. chastised the FAA’s decision to furlough years. The budget, released today by the The planes could be in the air again as FAA TO IMPLEMENT controllers. “The FAA has discretion to im- Obama administration, includes $9.7 billion early as next week.In a prepared statement, SEQUESTOR CAUSED plement cuts without furloughing air traffic for operations, $2.8 billion for facilities and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta said, controllers,” the group said. “Unlike Cus- equipment (F&E), $166 million for research FURLOUGHS toms, TSA and other agencies, they have “A team of FAA certification specialists The Federal Aviation Administration has and development, and $2.9 billion for the observed rigorous tests we required Boeing not acted to minimize potential impacts.” Airport and Airway Trust Fund-backed Air- laid out final plans for implementing fed- A4A went on to claim that the FAA has to perform and devoted weeks to review- eral spending cuts at the nation’s airports port Improvement Program (AIP). ing detailed analysis of the design changes given “no specifics or explanation of meth- The FAA’s NextGen funding will be sup- that could cause delays and cancellations odology” for its decision to furlough con- to reach this decision.”The Boston fire was affecting thousands of flights a day. plemented by $1 billion in “additional” DOT the result of thermal runaway, a condition trollers, only that the FAA expects a “10% funding, part of $50 billion in funding tar- FAA officials told airline-industry ex- sequestration cut will equal 30-40% capac- that occurs when a lithium-ion battery’s ecutives this week that the cutbacks, due to geting infrastructure improvements and job temperature rises above 300 degrees Fahr- ity reductions at certain points.” creation. A “new NextGen future facility in start Sunday, could delay as many as 6,700 enheit. flights a day at 13 of the nation’s biggest the New York area” will receive $225 mil- Once the cell reaches that temperature, lion of funds, DOT says. airports, people familiar with the briefing chemical reactions within the cell cause it said. The $50 billion in additional DOT funds to continue to overheat, potentially explod- will go toward short-term infrastructure in- The projected delays, which are more ing and venting gases that could combine detailed than any the government has so far vestments: $40 billion for immediate-need with combustible materials and catch fire. projects and $10 billion for projects “that provided, are mainly the result of furloughs The rising heat in the cell could also cause for air-traffic controllers that will require spur reform through competition,” DOT a cascading effect with other cells. Multiple explains in its budget documents. Airports them to take one day off without pay for short circuits in one cell of the JAL 787’s every 10 work days. Nearly a third of the would receive $2 billion in airport grants-in- battery led to the thermal runaway, which aid and NextGen the $1 billion as part of the more than 23,000 daily U.S. flights could did cascade to other cells and caused the be affected. The FAA has told airlines that reform fund. Agencies “have been directed battery to rupture and catch fire. to find ways to expedite the permitting and on average each day, the furloughs could The new, improved battery system’s de- delay twice as many flights as during the approvals for infrastructure projects,” ac- sign has been altered to prevent the sort of cording to the budget documents. most heavily storm-disrupted days last year. EU CAP-AND-TRADE fault that led to the Boston fire and the fail- The airlines have pressed the FAA for ure of a battery on an more than a month to find a way to imple- SYSTEM SUFFERS BLOW RECHARGED, BOEING’S 787 in January. There is added insulation ment the so-called sequester spending cuts Europe’s fight against climate change DREAMLINER GETS between each cell to prevent a short-circuit that avoided such a sweeping impact on was dealt a setback when EU lawmakers within the lithium-ion cells from cascading air travel. At a news conference Thursday, voted against a proposal that would have CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF to others. made it more expensive for utilities and New battery design passes “rigorous Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Even if the battery does fail and over- he looked “far and wide” at ways to reduce other businesses to burn fossil fuels. tests” under FAA scrutiny heat, Boeing officials said, its new sealed the FAA’s budget. “But we cannot avoid See Aviation News page 15 More than three months after being steel enclosure system, with cooling and

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From Page 14 Examples of non-personnel costs include: o Nearly $500 million for consultants, o $325 million in supplies The European Commission wanted to make companies and travel, in addition, the FAA has 46 aircraft that cost pay more for each ton of carbon dioxide they release into $143 million to operate. the atmosphere — activity that scientists say contributes to climate change. The European Parliament rejected the SHUSTER STATEMENT ON proposal by 334 to 315, with 63 abstentions. ADMINISTRATION’S FAA FURLOUGH BOEING BEGINS FIXING FIVE ANA Businesses applauded the decision which spares them PLANS facing increasing costs for pollution permits, but environ- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 787S mental groups decried it as a fatal vote that “undermines Chairman Bill Shuster issued the following statement after Boeing on Monday began installing reinforced lithium- Europe’s credibility in fighting climate change.” Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and ion batteries on five grounded 787 jets operated by launch The European Union cap-and-trade system — the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mi- customer All Nippon Airways, starting a process that world’s biggest — was introduced in 2005 in the hope of chael Huerta announced that a five percent budget reduc- should make the aircraft ready to fly again in about a week. encouraging industries to reduce emissions and invest in tion due to sequestration would result in the furloughing of Teams of Boeing engineers are working on the ANA jets greener technologies. thousands of air traffic controllers and potentially disrupt at four airports in Japan, including Tokyo’s Haneda and the travel plans of the flying public: Narita hubs, Ryosei Nomura, a spokesman for the carrier “The FAA’s management of sequestration is quickly go- said. AIRLINES FOR AMERICA PRAISES The 787s have been parked since regulators worldwide BILL TO PROTECT AIR TRAFFIC ing from bad to worse. Given that the FAA’s budget in- creased more than 100 percent over the last 15 years, find- ordered all 50 planes out of the skies in mid-January after CONTROL, BORDER SECURITY ing five percent in savings shouldn’t need to significantly batteries on two of them overheated. Airlines for America (A4A), the airline trade organiza- impact our nation’s aviation operations. Businesses and ANA is the world’s biggest operator of the carbon-com- tion, has praised a bill introduced on April 15th by Senator families across the country face these issues in their bud- posite aircraft with 17 of the planes. After ANA, the big- Roy Blunt (R-MO) that will allow federal employees like gets every day without massive impacts. gest 787 operator is local rival Japan Airlines with seven, air traffic controllers, to continue to offer “vital services” We know that the FAA has the flexibility to reduce costs followed by and with six each. during the budget sequestration. The bill called the “Essen- elsewhere, such as contracts, travel, supplies, and consul- ANA plans about 100 to 200 test flights in May of its tial Services Act of 2013” asks for protection of American tants, or to apply furloughs in a manner that better protects repaired aircraft before carrying passengers again from jobs and public safety by ensuring “essential” federal em- the most critical air traffic control facilities. Yet rather than June, sources knowledgeable about ANA’s operations told ployees continue to provide vital services – including food take this approach, the Administration has made choices Reuters last week. The flights will check the safety of the inspections, control tower operations, and border security. that appear designed to have the greatest possible impact aircraft, and allow ANA’s 180 787 pilots to get accustomed “There’s no reason the president’s sequester should on the travelling public.” to flying it again and renew their licenses after more than a compromise American jobs or public safety. This bill will Note: There are $2.7 billion in non-personnel Opera- three-month break. help ensure the Obama Administration spends taxpayers’ tions costs that should be examined before FAA person- ANA has not said how much the 787’s grounding has hard-earned dollars in a way that prioritizes our nation’s nel are furloughed. Operations covers both personnel costs cost it to date, though it has said it lost about USD$900,000 economy, protects private sector jobs, and defends our na- AND non-personnel costs – such as contracts, travel, sup- in revenue per plane in the last two weeks of January. The tional security,” said Blunt on his website. plies, and consultants grounding has cost Boeing an estimated USD$600 million. “There is absolutely no reason why sequestration cuts should wreak havoc for airline passengers and shippers, the very people who fund two-thirds of the FAA’s budget,” echoed A4A president and CEO Nicholas E. Calio. JFK AIRPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AIRBUS PLANT CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN Ernie Davis Construction of Airbus’ A320 family assembly line in Mobile, Ala., officially began on April 15th with a ground- breaking ceremony at the Mobile Brookley Aeroplex. Annual Memorial The new assembly line, which is the company’s first production facility in the U.S., will be located at the aero- plex and will facilitate assembly of A319, A320 (pictured Scholarship Program above) and A321 aircraft. It will employ as many as 1,000 high-skilled workers. Airbus is an EADS company, and EADS CEO Tom Three scholarship awards in the amount of $1,000 each will be available to a child of Enders helped lead the celebrations. More than 1,000 peo- an employee who work for a JFK Company/Organization. This includes businesses ple including many EADS and other Airbus executives, outside of the airlines that support airport operations. government and industry officials and local community members attended the event. Criteria for Eligibility: “Our customers need more aircraft that cut fuel burn, is enrolled (or will be enrolled in the Fall 2013 semester) in an accredited higher emissions and operating costs,” president and CEO Fabrice learning institution, and in an established degree program; is an aviation industry Brégier said at the ceremony. “With this assembly line we will be able to meet our customers’ needs at their doorstep, employee working on or adjacent to JFK International Airport; or son or daughter in addition to the worldwide demand for these efficient air- of an aviation industry employee working on or adjacent to JFK International craft. When this assembly line opens, we will be the only one to assemble aircraft in Asia, the Americas and Europe.” Airport; has achieved a high school grade average not less than 80 percent, or an Major construction of the facility will begin this sum- equivalent college GPA. Essays are to be submitted / postmarked no later than mer. Aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with May 28, 2013. Go to www.jfk-airport.org to download application first delivery of a Mobile-assembled aircraft in 2016. At full production, the assembly line and associated fa- For information call Rudy at 917-945-8888 e-mail [email protected] cilities will produce up to four aircraft per month. 16 • May 2013 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airline News to Minneapolis. cluding support from key airline unions, to ity for the Miami-Bogota route by 47%, launch the “Draw the line here” campaign from 162 seats to 238 seats offered by the U.S. TO OPEN FIRST Boeing 767. Additionally, passengers will experience enhanced comfort in the new CUSTOMS POST IN MIDDLE cabin. Passengers flying to Bogota from Mi- EAST ami will now enjoy schedules better suited Amid strong objections from U.S. airline to their international connection needs. pilots and carriers on both sides of the Atlan- “The added Boeing 767s is a break- tic, White House officials have agreed on a through in LAN Colombia’s international JUDGE ALLOWS PINNACLE customs facility in Abu Dhabi that will allow service quality, and a big step forward in the AIRLINES TO BECOME passengers from there to bypass long lines COURTESY OF EVA AIR availability of connections between Colom- upon their arrival in the U.S. bia and some of the major cities in America. DELTA UNIT The agreement between the U.S. and the urging the U.S. government to abandon the In addition to that, one of our strategic ob- A bankruptcy-court judge cleared region- United Arab Emirates, which was firmed up ill-conceived deal. jectives for 2013 is to strengthen our inter- al carrier Pinnacle Airlines to leave Chapter this week, calls for the Department of Home- EVA EXPANDING JAPAN national business, with better availability 11 as a unit of , a decision land Security to set up a preclearance post at and better connections to leverage and boost that streamlines Pinnacle’s operations and Abu Dhabi International Airport—the first SERVICE NETWORK domestic routes, thus increasing our Colom- costs in an increasingly consolidating airline of its kind in the Middle East. EVA Air is introducing more flights be- bian market share,” said Hernán Pasman, industry. Under the arrangement, which mirrors tween Taipei and Japan, expanding its net- CEO, LAN Colombia. “There was a time where the future of similar facilities in Canada, Ireland and the work in Northeast Asia. It launched service this case was in doubt,” said Judge Rob- Caribbean, passengers would go through from Taipei to Okayama on April 3, 2013 ILFC DELIVERS 250TH ert E. Gerber of U.S. Bankruptcy Court in U.S. customs and immigration before take- and will add Asahikawa as a destination on Manhattan, referring to moments earlier in off and avoid delays at their destinations. May 2. It will also increase frequency on its 737NG TO the case where Pinnacle would have likely The sole beneficiary of the move would regular Taipei-Hakodate route from two to Two Additional Airplanes In The Pipe- folded without loans from Delta, its only be Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, which op- four flights a week on May 1. With these ad- line For The Carrier substantial creditor and customer. erates the only non-stop service from that ditions, EVA will be serving 11 destinations The first of three new -800 Pinnacle said it expects to be out of bank- fast-growing hub to the U.S., and has been in Japan from Taiwan with 67 flights a week. aircraft has been delivered to China Airlines ruptcy by May 1, and that the only regulatory expanding its routes along with its Persian Information and schedules are available on by International Lease Finance Corporation approval it needed--an obscure one from the Gulf peers, Emirates in Dubai and Qatar Air- the EVA website at www.evaair.com. (ILFC). The leasing company says that the U.S. Department of Transportation--won’t ways. EVA flies its new Taipei-Okayama route airplanes will boosting the airline’s capacity delay the deal. Industry officials said the state-owned every Wednesday and Saturday, using a Mc- to expand its flight route network by adding “It has been a rather turbulent last 12 carrier pushed for formal approval of the Donnell Douglas MD-90. Often referred new, modern aircraft to its fleet. months for us,” said Davis Polk & Wardwell plan during this week’s White House visit to as the sunny country because of its low “ILFC is pleased to have a strong and LLP’s Damian S. Schaible, a lawyer for Pin- of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin rainfall, Okayama city and prefecture are lo- mutually beneficial partnership with China nacle, which filed for Chapter 11 protection Zayed al Nahyan. cated in Japan’s Chūgoku region on the main Airlines, which supports the airline’s growth last April. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection island of Honshu. and success in their markets,” said ILFC The deal calls for Pinnacle to nearly confirmed the plan, initially proposed in late To both optimize resources and cultivate Chief Executive Officer Henri Courpron. double the number of large planes it flies 2011, and said it would increase aviation travel markets between Japan and Taiwan, “This partnership also demonstrates ILFC for Delta to 81 and to phase out its fleet of security. Proponents have tried to deflect EVA is operating the Okayama route as a focus on Asia Pacific offering the most mod- smaller planes. As part of a compromise, criticism by pointing out that funding is ex- regular, seasonal service from April through ern aircraft in the market today.” Pinnacle won’t have to pay fees to Delta for pected to come November and flying to Niigata, located in ”Currently China Airlines are faced with returning those smaller planes, which should Airlines for America President and CEO the middle of Honshu, December through robust demand in its regional operations, save the company more than $100 million. Nicholas Calio also weighed in strongly March. The two regions offer distinct sea- including cross-strait, Japan, Korea and Pinnacle also will cut the number of routes it against the proposal, saying “at a time when sonal attractions. Northeast Asia markets. We are pleased to flies for Delta, focusing only on more-prof- U.S. carriers and airports are fighting to In Okayama, visitors can enjoy cherry have the opportunity to continue work with itable ones. maintain our global competitiveness, the blossoms in spring, family vacations in sum- our longtime partner ILFC to introduce our Pinnacle, based in Memphis, Tenn., oper- U.S. government should not be signing a mer and gorgeous landscapes of autumn new leased 737-800. These additional 737- ates flights between hubs and smaller cities deal that benefits a foreign emirate and its leaves in fall. During the winter months 800s offer the highest degree of operational for Delta, although it used to fly planes for wholly owned national carrier, particularly when EVA will suspend Okayama service flexibility and economy, and will allow Chi- other carriers. since no U.S. carrier serves that emirate.” and fly to Niigata, travelers from Taiwan can na Airlines to further strengthen its competi- The company, which employs more than A4A led a coalition of aviation groups, in- bask in hot springs, delight in snowy land- tiveness in the short-haul service,” said Chi- 5,000 people, plans to move its headquarters scapes and ski. At the same time, Japanese na Airlines Chairman Huang-Hsiang Sun. travelers can take a break from winter and Delivery was completed on April 16, FAA approved for & Powerplant relax in Taiwan’s subtropical climate with 2013, and represents the first of three Boe- delicious foods and scenic beauty. ing 737-800 aircraft deliveries, which will Prepare to Earn FAA Licenses be taking place between now and June LAN COLOMBIA UPGRADES 2013. Equipped with engines manufactured • Complete FAA-approved by CFM International, this is ILFC’s 250th program in 20 months OPEN HOUSE! FLEET FOR INTERNATIONAL 737NG delivered aircraft. • Salary can exceed $35/hour! 4–6 pm, June 13 FLIGHTS • Financial aid/payment plans · Tour our hangar LAN Colombia, a member of the LATAM available to those who qualify and work stations Airlines Group, is adding three new Boe- • Unlimited transfer credits · Meet our instructors ing 767s to its fleet in April, thus increasing • Up to 60 credits transferable · Talk to employers availability of international flights operat- for AS/BS degree nationwide ing to Colombia. The investment reaching • Military DD214s reviewed 631-752-1957 $360 million will allow LAN Colombia to • VA benefits accepted www.wsboces/amt offer better international flight schedules and more seat availability while providing

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For this month’s contest, there is a little clue about the tion of these parts was shifted to Sweden. and 36 passengers, with 34 seats being the most common source of this aircraft that I could have photo-shopped out The aircraft first flew on 25 January 1983, but due to de- configuration. The last two 340s built were constructed as but decided to make things a bit easier for contestants. clining sales, production of the Saab 340 ended in 1998. older configuration 36-seat aircraft for Japan Air Commuter. Originally designated as the SF340, the aircraft first Other Correct Entries were received from; Kay Somers, The winner of the April Name that Plane is Dan Carbon- flew on 25 January 1983. When Fairchild exited the aircraft SAS Retired, Kew Gardens, NY, Tony Molligo, Federal At- aro (Lt. PAPD ret) with this entry: manufacturing business in 1985 after about 40 units, Saab torney, Jamaica, NY, Jorgen Stenberg, /KLM Am- dropped the name Fairchild from the project and continued sterdam, Jim Hardwicke, Hudson Freight Brokerage, LLC, The Aircraft in this month’s Name That Plane is the aircraft production under the designation Saab 340A and 159 John Makipaa, Scandia Xpress Shipping SAAB 340. A models were built. An improved version, the second gen- The Saab 340 is a discontinued Swedish two-engine tur- eration 340B, introduced more powerful engines and wider Names in the News boprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partner- horizontal stabilizers in 1989 and the later 340Bs also had an ship between Saab ABand Fairchild Aircraft in a 65:35 ratio. active noise control system. Two hundred aircraft were built. Under the initial plan Saab built the all aluminium The final third generation version, the 340B Plus, was deliv- and , and also performed final assembly in ered for service in 1994 and incorporated improvements that Linköping, Sweden, while Fairchild was responsible for the were being introduced at the same time in the Saab 2000. APPOINTS wings, , and wing-mounted nacellesfor the two One hundred aircraft were built adding up to a total of DUCATI HEAD AS engines. After Fairchild ceased this work, produc- 300 B models. The Saab 340 typically seated between 30 NEW CEO Italian motorcycle mak- er Ducati’s chief execu- tive, Gabriele del Torchio, has been recruited to lead struggling Italian airline Alitalia back to profitabil- ity. Alitalia said that Del Torchio, seen as a turn- Courtesy of Ducati Cycle Italia around specialist, has been Gabriele del Torchio assigned all operational re- sponsibilities. He will replace Andrea Ragnetti, who quit after only a year in the job in February after the struggling airline posted a 2012 net loss of USD$365 million. Alitalia, which is 25 percent owned by Air France-KLM, suffered last year from a drop in demand for air travel amid the euro zone debt crisis and recession in Italy. The airline said a shareholders’ meeting would take place on April 29. Alitalia was rescued from bankruptcy in 2008, when it was bought by a consortium of Italian companies including Intesa Sanpaolo, road operator Atlantia and IMMSI, which also controls scooter maker Piaggio. IATA APPOINTS NEW CARGO NETWORK HEAD The International Air Transport Association has appoint- ed Warren Jones as head of Cargo Network Services. Jones, a US national, who was previously the aviation de- velopment manager at Atlanta Airport will take up the role on April 24. IATA said that raising industry competitiveness, acceler- See Names in the News page 18 18 • May 2013 • Airport Press Metro Edition Names in the News From Page 15 BOESCH, WEI JOIN TIACA’S to hire local drivers to drive supply trucks. left the company at ating the transformation to e-commerce and HALL OF FAME Wei was a long-time executive with Chi- the beginning of this the Cargo 2000 quality framework, and en- na Airlines, joining the company in 1971 as year. TIACA inducted two long-time industry a tax researcher. He advanced through the Markus Binkert hancing the security and safety of air cargo stalwarts into its Hall of Fame during cere- would all be major priorities in his post. company, holding a series of high-level po- joined SWISS in monies held in Dal- sitions including vice president of Europe, 2005. After initially las this week during vice president of he passenger sales division serving as Head GUNNING TAKES HELM OF the organization’s and vice president of the Americas. He be- of Global Key Ac- Executive Summit came president and board director in 2002. count & Business TNT EXPRESS and Annual Gen- TNT Express announced that at its Annu- He became chairman of China Airlines in Sales Switzerland, eral Meeting. Bill 2005 and served in that role until 2012. he moved in 2008 al General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) Boesch and Phillip Tex Gunning was con- Wei is now serving as professor of air to head up the Prod- Wei were honored transportation at Kai Nai University in Tai- uct & Services de- firmed as the new com- for their long-time pany CEO and a mem- wan. Markus Binkert partment, where Bill Boesch contribution to the his achievements ber of the Executive air cargo sector. Board, with effect June SWISS APPOINTS NEW CCO included introducing the new SWISS long- Boesch, whose air cargo career spanned haul cabin product. Two years later he was 1, 2013. nearly 50 years, began his career at Sea- The company ini- AND CFO appointed Head of Marketing, in which ca- board World Airlines and later moved on to The SWISS Management Board is com- pacity he was a driving force behind the re- tially announced Gun- Emery Worldwide where h rose to the level ning’s appointment in plete once again. As its new Chief Commer- cent sharpening of the SWISS brand profile. of senior vice president and general man- cial Officer the airline has appointed Markus He moved to his present position as Head of February 2013. Gun- ager. He left the company to become Pan ning will leave his cur- Binkert, currently Head of Sales & Market- Sales & Marketing Switzerland, Germany & American World Airways’ senior vice presi- ing Switzerland, Germany & Austria; and Tex Gunning rent role as a member Austria at the beginning of this year. dent of cargo. He subsequently moved over the successor to Marcel Klaus as Chief Fi- Roland Busch to succeed Marcel Klaus of the Supervisory to American Airlines where he serviced as Board to take up his nancial Officer will be Roland Busch, pres- as CFO vice president of cargo and later CEO and ently Head of Finance & Information Man- The successor to current Chief Financial new position on the Executive Board. chairman of the Cargo Division. In addition, the AGM appointed Sjoerd agement at German Airlines. Officer Marcel Klaus (51), who will be leav- He retired from American in 1996, but re- Markus Binkert (41), who is SWISS’s ing the company at the end of July to seek a Vollebregt as an additional independent joined the industry in 2004 as CEO of DHL/ member of the Supervisory Board for a peri- current Head of Sales & Marketing for Swit- new career challenge, is Roland Busch (49), DP Global Mail and is credited with leading zerland, Germany and Austria, will assume currently Head of Finance & Information od of four years ending at the AGM in 2017. that company out of its financial difficulties. However, the company stated it may request his new duties as Chief Commercial Officer Management at Lufthansa German Airlines. He was also a force behind the branding on 1 May. He succeeds Holger Hätty, who He will assume his new duties on 1 July. 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every employee makes a difference Airport Press with airlines representatives and terminal prepared to handle irregular operations, so May 2013 operators to ensure appropriate plans are in when delays occur, we are confident that place to address delays and excessive wait staff will do an exemplary job using proce- We are getting ready for that time of year times during irregular operations, and we dures previously in place to ensure that ser- again – the summer travel peak. Memorial continue to share up-to-date information, vices to customers are maintained during pe- Day weekend marks the unofficial start of monitor the passenger experience and main- riods of heavy activity and flight delays. For the high season for air travel, and the New tain order. instance, concessions are required to stay York metropolitan area airports are expect- Our customer service teams are conduct- open beyond their normal hours of operation ing large crowds and longer-than-usual de- ing meetings with staff to review plans and to accommodate delayed flight activity and lays. Our airports’ staffs are busy preparing refresh training. The Customer Care Repre- customers. for what surely will be a busy travel season. sentative staff can be redeployed quickly to On behalf of the Port Authority, we truly Preparing for the summer rush requires a assist passengers in Customs halls and other appreciate your hard work and dedication to concerted, proactive effort from everyone. areas of the airports to help manage lines our airport family. I thank each of you for Our airport general managers and depart- and aid terminal operators. The customer the great job you do year round in keeping mental assistant directors are in constant service staff also can provide bottled water our airports running smoothly. Ralph Tragale is the Assistant Director for contact with federal agency partners to stay and pens to comfort and expedite the flow of Aviation Customer, Industry, and External abreast of the latest information on the na- passengers through Customs. Ralph Tragale Affairs for The Port Authority of New York tional level. The GMs are meeting regularly Staff at our airports are fully trained and and New Jersey. Something’s Cooking at John F. Kennedy International hings are brewing at the expanded gourmet sandwiches, and fine Terminal 4. pastries by award-winning pas- T With the first phase of Delta Air try chef Nancy Silverton. Lines’ two-part expansion project almost In addition to these food en- complete, a host of well-known chefs and tries scheduled to open May restaurateurs are setting up shop at John F. 24th, the Hudson Group, which Kennedy International Airport. operates Hudson News plus sev- Among the newcomers are Uptown Bras- eral retail and duty-free shops serie, which offers a new twist on American across the United States and fare by star chef Marcus Samuelsson, whose Canada, plans to open upscale Red Rooster eatery is a huge hit in Harlem; specialty stores in the newly Danny Meyer, who operates the popular expanded terminal including: Shake Shack will open two more branches Michael Kors, Thomas Pink., in the airport. There’s also Blue Smoke on Solstice, Victoria’s Secret, and a the Road; which will be serving up cocktails Discover New York.. -- So come as well as mouth-watering barbecue -- and on by and bring your appetite funds for the second phase of Delta’s ex- growth of John F. Kennedy International, if that’s not enough to spark your appetite, with you! pansion of Terminal 4, which is designed one of the world’s busiest airports. La Brea Bakery will feature artisanal breads, The Port Authority recently authorized to meet the increased ridership and future Port Authority Board Approves Key LaGuardia Redevelopment Project he Port Authority’s Board of Com- “The Port Authority has invested hun- missioners has approved the design dreds of millions of dollars to transform its Tand construction of a new East Park- airports into world-class facilities” notes ing Garage at LaGuardia Airport. Port Authority Vice Chairman Scott Rechler. This move is seen as the first major step “This project continues that effort and will in the redevelopment of the aging airport, ensure there is sufficient parking to address which will ultimately involve renovating the our projections for substantial growth in air Central Terminal Building (CTB)/Terminal travel at this vital aviation facility in the de- B. cades to come.” The Port Authority estimates the con- The new garage will be able to accom- struction project will create about 500 jobs, modate the increasing volume of Delta pas- while generating several million dollars sengers using Terminals C and D, while the worth of economic activity. airline modernizes both terminals. Currently there are seven parking lots Work is scheduled to begin this year and constituting 6,800 public spaces at the air- is planned for completion by February 2015, port. When construction is complete, there in advance of the demolition of Parking Lot will be over 1,000 more available spaces for 2 -- where the new Central Terminal Build- vehicles in the new lot which will be built ing will be located. opposite Terminal C. 20 • May 2013 • Airport Press Metro Edition

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