Metro Edition • Serving New York Airports For Over 37 Years

Volume 38/ Number 11 November 2016 Our Lady of the Skies Chapel 2016 Annual Luncheon

Governor Pence’s plane sits on the tarmac at LaGuardia with no apparent damage after a rough landing. Pence’s plane took an unexpected turn as it skidded upon arrival at LaGuardia Airport last week. Bad weather delayed the departure and slick runways greeted the plane as it landed in NYC. According to the Port Authority there were no injuries when the charter plane Pence and more Photos Jeff Yapalater than 30 others overshot a LaGuardia Airport runway. There was no fi re and passengers walked off L>R-Honorees Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello & Lysa Scully, GM LaGuardia Airport. Father Chris, the plane on a provided stairway.. Port Authority emergency personnel and other agencies were Dolores Hofman, Miss NY Sr. America. Honeree Arthur Molins, Gen.Counsel Americas Lufthansa immediately on the scene. There was a short delay on all arrivals and departures as the scene was Group. investigated to be sure the runways were safely operating. See More Photos Page 12 Happy 38th Anniversary Airport Press Airport Press turns 38 this year! Our of Commerce became a strong support- newspaper was started in 1978 just as er, as we were of them. Today the paper airports began to grow with services to is distributed in the New York metropoli- accommodate the various airlines, ter- tan airports, reaching tens of thousands minals, and organizations. Prior to the of people in the airport community. We existence of Airport Press, there had not pride ourselves in focusing on the local been a voice to share important informa- people, organizations, special events tion and events throughout the airline in- and everyday life here in this exciting dustry. Our newspaper quickly grew to be area of travel. We give thanks to the a huge success and the JFKIA Chamber See Anniversary page 2 Please join us for a memorial celebrating Sue Baer’s life and career

When: Tuesday, November 15, 7-9pm

Where: Vaughn College Auditorium 8601 23rd Avenue East Elmhurst, NY 11369

RSVP: [email protected] The Puckhabers, Stephanie and Bill 2 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airport News speed on all major events at the airport i.e . ground I thought AP was telling me that my check was “no ANNIVERSARY From Page 1 breaking events, inaugurals and all the major person- good” . After a spirited give and take, it became clear many friends and community oriented companies, and alities traveling thru JFK. At one time the PA had a full that the check was good. It was that Airport Press was to the Port Authority for their support. time press agent assigned to the airport to cover all going out of business. How sad! Our newspaper distribution and interest continues major stories as well. Airport Press was and is a “must I did fi nd out it was for sale. After meeting with the to grow monthly. We maintain devoted readers for the read “for the Airport Community!” kitchen cabinet , we off ered to meet the fair asking entire 38 years, as well as new readers who discover Bill Huisman, Aviation Development Council & the price. us each day in print and online. We hold the record New Jersey and Queens Air Services Development Of- August 1990 was our fi rst edition . We all look back for being the only long time, wide spread, published fi ces have always supported AirportPress throughout on putting our fi rst edition to bed at Dick Eisley’s base- aviation newspaper throughout the metropolitan airport the years. “We’ve done this by taking ads in the pa- ment. Rollers in hand. Wax galore, sewing thread and community, and we’ll continue to cover this area for pers Annual Christmas/Holiday issues, in the July 4th a few hardy laughs and it was done! many years to come. issues, and during other times of the year. We were The following months saw a more professional pa- Thank you to our friends and supporters for their loy- glad to assist AirportPress in celebrating community.” per. We introduced 4 color on a regular basis - not alty, and for the trust and confi dence they have placed Warren Kroeppel, Sheltair Aviation: “I always look even the NY TIMES was doing as much 4 color as in us through the years. forward to the next issue of Airport Press. Through- Airport Press. Dick Eisley’s aviation knowledge was out the years, it has been the “go to” publication for extensive and his loyalty was demonstrated when he Some of our friends include: all airport employees. It always has great stories, and introduced Al Chioda as his successor. Al was also an Jerry Spampanato, former GM, JFKIA: “Back in it keeps us all up to date on what is happening in this aviation professional having worked in public relations 1978 I was with Pan Am as was Bill Puckhaber. Airport great industry of ours.” for years. Dick came back for another stint. Airport Press became the must read for all airport employees, Sharon DeVivo, President, Vaughn College: “Air- Press has always defended our industry from the likes we all looked forward to catching up on the latest air- port Press is an icon that has served our community of larger city and local papers and the many local and port news. With the Port Authority the association be- and our industry well for 38 years. When I want to talking heads (read empty) who do not know our indus- came closer and the Airport Press was always up to know what is going on in this region—be it airports, se- try or culture. curity, cargo or education—if it’s connected to aviation The incident at LGA involving the V.P. Candidate it’s in Airport Press. Thank you Bill for providing this is a case in point. Lauding the FDNY on their quick iindexndex sector with a voice and a shared sense of purpose!” response was understandable, but in error. The fi re/ John Selden, PANYNJ: “Airport Press has been rescue trucks fi rst on the scene were well trained Port faithfully serving JFK throughout my career. I can’t Authority Police who are crossed trained and super imagine JFK without it. Happy 38th!” professional. The “arrester barrier” is a crushable con- AIRPORT PRESS Michael Parkinson, Jet Blue: “Myself being in the crete designed to safely stop an airplane from continu- industry for over 35 years, I look forward to reading ing past the runway overrun. It has proven successful Airport News...... 2 Focus...... 19 industry news and Airport Press - future, present and on a number of occasions. The fi rst stopping a comput- People in the News.17 Classifi ed...... 18 reminiscent events from the Airport News, great infor- er jet that landed long at JFK. No lives were lost and mation.” there was hardly any aircraft damage. Maybe it’s time Airline News...... 7 Comic...... 16 Frank Festa, security veteran, JFK: “Paper’s been to require the barriers on all jet operating airports - ex- • November 2016 • Vol. 38 No. 11 around a long while. I think you are excellent. Keep the pensive, yes, however, how much does a human life community informed about what’s happening. Abso- cost? With all the negative press about LGA - someone lutely doing a good job.” beside Airport Press should say – “Well done PAPD aairportpress.usirportpress.us Lysa Scully, GM, LGA : “Airport Press has helped and PANYNJ.” the airport community and key stakeholders keep Airport Press looks forward to the continued publish- aware of the changing environment at our airports for ing of aviation good news. nearly four decades. LaGuardia Airport congratulates The Puckhabers, Stephanie and Bill Airport Press on its long standing in the community and appreciates their help in keeping all of us aware of AAirportirport PressPress what is happening at our airports.” airportpress.us AJay Dhawan of KLM, Pres TFAC: “Over the years, the paper has provided invaluable information to all Publisher: Stephanie J. Puckhaber JFK employees, from airport managers, to ramp work- Special Assistant to Publisher: William R. Puckhaber ers to vendors and our other business partners, as the Editor: Jeffrey Yapalater paper provides information of interest for everyone. Creative Director: Chris Thorn Stories on emerging airline technology, JFK people Reporter-Photographer, Asst. to Publisher, Office Manager: Diane D. Santos profi les and classifi ed ads name a few of its attributes. Manager, NY Region: Jeffrey Yapalater If there is an event that happened – or will be happen- ADVERTISING: ing at JFK, Airport Press is there to report on it. It is not Phone: (718) 244-6788 unusual to fi nd copies of the Airport Press in employ- ee break rooms, staff offi ces and just about anywhere Email: [email protected] on-airport. Easy to grab and easy to read and easy to Information about subscriptions, advertising and editorial matter can be obtained from: AIRPORT PRESS, INC. catch-up on what is happening in this city we call JFK.” P.O. Box 300879, JFK Airport Station, Jamaica, NY 11430-0879 The AIRPORT PRESS is published monthly by P.A.T.I. Inc. and is delivered to the executives and A Message from our Publishers: staff workers of all companies and organizations at the following airports: John F. Kennedy, During the late 1970s and 1980s decade, everyone AJAY Dhawan and Jim Bliku point to the runways that are affected LaGuardia and Newark Liberty Airports. AIRPORT PRESS readership survey and circulation by renovation construction in 2017. independently audited and listed under classification 148 in SRDA. read Airport Press; news and well written pieces about Phone (718) 244-6788. AIRPORT PRESS is printed 12 times yearly. Subscription rate is $52/year our chosen profession. I remember waiting for the next domestic. $100 overseas. Entire contents copyright 2008. Postmaster send address changes to “new” edition. Evidently, advertisers got results. I know AIRPORT PRESS, P.O. Box 300879, KAAMCO Meeting JFK Airport Station, Jamaica, NY 11430-0879. the training school I was associated with ran regular e-mails: AIRPORT PRESS [email protected] ads expounding the benefi ts of becoming an FAA li- Pan American Training Institute [email protected] Covers a Lot of Ground censed fl ight dispatcher. At the recent `KAAMCO meeting a lot of ground was Pan American Training Institute During the last week of June 1990, I received a covered, literally. Jim Bliku, of the Ground Ops Com- New York: (718) 244-6789 call from Airport Press that told me my check for the mittee told everyone that the runway construction is to IATA-Certified Dangerous Goods By Air July and August editions was being returned. At fi rst See Airport News page 3 Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 3 Airport News From Page 2 However, Jim warns that if airlines do not sign the contract by December 31, there take place next year. Much discussion is a signifi cant 25% penalty for the bags was held how best to prepare to reduce handled afterward. So he and the com- delays and inconvenience to travelers. mittee urge all airlines to sign before the Bliku showed the runways aff ected on end of the year. a large photo and shared that 4R/22L KAAMCO, Kennedy Airport Airlines runway construction will be in 3 phases: Management Council, meets regular- Phase 1 -27 Feb thru 01 Jun: Full closure, ly each month at Building 14. Open to Phase 2 – 01 Jun thru 04 Sep: Night clo- members who have a vested interest Eat Drink Be Merry sures from midnight thru 0700: Phase 3 improving effi ciency and customer ser- ĂŶĚ ͙ – 05 Sep thru 17 Nov: Full closure. vice to the millions of passengers who The Port Authority is working with fl y monthly. All the diff erent airlines, ter- A380 carriers that could be impacted if minal management, contracted services, runway 31R is in use during the above business partners and the Port Authority closures. They hope to have plans in meet and work together to fi nd solutions dŚĞďƵƐLJŚŽůŝĚĂLJƐĞĂƐŽŶǁŝůůƐŽŽŶďĞƵƉŽŶƵƐ͘ place in the coming weeks, and will be for a better overall operation. Because discussed at the next Ground Ops gath- of the various diverse nature and areas ering. The meeting, chaired by Estuar- of responsibility, these meetings are one do Alfaro, Kaamco President, asked for place where everyone can bring issues ƚƚŚĞƌŽǁŶĞWůĂnjĂ:&<ŝƌƉŽƌƚ,ŽƚĞůLJŽƵƌŚŽůŝĚĂLJĐĞůĞďƌĂƚŝŽŶ reports from the various departments and topics for discussion where their col- and agencies attending. Ajay Patel who leagues can share and interact. spoke on behalf of the Security Com- ĐĂŶƌĂŶŐĞĨƌŽŵϮϱͲϭϱϬƉĞŽƉůĞ͘ mittee discussed the success in work- tŚĞƚŚĞƌLJŽƵĂƌĞƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂůĂƌŐĞŚŽůŝĚĂLJĞǀĞŶƚŽƌĂŶŝŶƚŝŵĂƚĞ ing with CBP on a host of improvements and effi ciencies in processing times from JFKIAT Sponsors ĨĂŵŝůLJŐĂƚŚĞƌŝŶŐ͕ Sessions held with representatives from CBP, Kaamco and TFAC. TSA also ad- Local Girls In dressed the group describing a new Aviation Day dŚĞƌŽǁŶĞWůĂnjĂ:&<ŝƌƉŽƌƚ,ŽƚĞů system which would be more effi cient in JFLKIAT, Terminal 4, management, working with non-ticketed passengers is often noted for its community involve- ǁŝůůƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĂŶĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞLJŽƵƌŐƵĞƐƚƐǁŝůůƌĞŵĞŵďĞƌ͘ and the need for sterile area access. ment. Recently IAT sponsored the Girls It was reported that the lightning at the in Aviation Day in conjunction with the Post Offi ce facility has been fi xed. Ajay Women in Aviation International Vaughn Dhawan discussed the pressure on the College Chapter, of the Women In avi- cargo and Post Offi ce during the com- ation International. This year they cele- WK ing holiday season. He was told that the brated the second Annual event held by ŽŶ͛ƚ͛ĞĂ'ƌŝŶĐŚ͊%RRN\RXUHYHQWE\'HFHPEHU  Post Offi ce has found additional space the chapter to foster the spirit of aviation DQGUHFHLYH to handle the growing volume of e-com- in young women and show them the vast merce packages both coming and going opportunities available in the fi eld. and the impact on the current space. A This year’s event hosted Girls Scouts x &RPSOLPHQWDU\URRPUHQWDOIRUDJURXSRISHRSOH spokesman told the group that BLDG 22 troops from the Queens borough ages 9 is already confi rmed for this season to to 12. There were a total of 21 girls that RUPRUH manage the additional volume much to participated in the event as well as Girl the relief of the various cargo companies Scouts Troops Leaders, and a few par- x &RPSOLPHQWDU\(JJQRJRU+RW&LGHUSXQFKERZO handling these shipments to and from ents. the Post Offi ce. Verdia Noel of the CAO, Council for Airline Opportunity, said that her orga- ŝƐĐŽƵŶƚĞĚƌŽŽŵƌĂƚĞƐĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ nization has a new brochure which is a good guide for job applicants and recruit- ers to use in their eff orts to help the air- port companies hire talented individuals through their job fairs and outreach. WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŶƚĂĐƚŽƵƌĂƚĞƌŝŶŐKĨĨŝĐĞ Lastly, Jim Groark and Al DePhillips of the Interline Committee brought the WŚŽŶĞ͗;ϯϰϳͿϰϮϵͲϴϮϯϵ group up to speed on the progress of ŵĂŝů͗DΛĐƉ:&<ĂŝƌƉŽƌƚ͘ĐŽŵ the Interline Agreement. Jim was proud The girls enjoyed a tour of the FAA of the success of the contract that brings Tours hosted by FAA Tower Represen- ϭϯϴͲϭϬϭϯϱƚŚǀĞŶƵĞ effi ciency and accuracy to the Interline tatives, Philip Barr, Jesse Watkins and handling of bags and thanked Airway for David Castellano. :ĂŵĂŝĐĂEzϭϭϰϯϲ its good work. For example 65,900 bags Followed by a tour of the Airside and were transferred in the month of Septem- a visit to a Virgin America A320 Aircraft. ber; SLA target 98%; SEP rate: 99% ( 1% The tour was provided by Maintenance based on small human errors ) Representative Michael Restrepo. Fol- Not only are bags being conveyed lowing that tour the girls were transport- faster, and with more control, each signa- ed to building 254 for a tour of the ARFF tor of the agreement stands to decrease Facility and they were greeted by PAPD costs due to volume participation and Sargent Danielle Liantonio & PAPD Offi - lost bag fees and by submitted BSMs. See Airport News page 5 4 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Calendar of Events Upcoming Events: • The Wings Club Luncheon, Tues Dec 8, Guest INTERNATIONAL AVIATION Speaker: Gary Kelly, President/CEO, Southwest Airlines. 212-867-1770 CALENDAR OF EVENTS NOVEMBER • JFK Air Cargo Association & Cargo Sales • Nov 8-10 , 23rd ACI Latin America-Caribbean • Partial shutdown of the AirTrain JFK system will Managers’ Club Toys for Tots Party, Tues Dec 13th, Annual Assembly, Conference and Exhibition, take place beginning Friday, November 4, 2016 at Russo’s on the Bay 507-830-5657, Royal Tulip Hotel, Brasilia, Brazil; 10:00 PM through Sunday, November 6, 2016 at [email protected] 7:00 AM. COMMUNITY NOTES: • Nov 9-10, ISTAT (International Society of Transport • Nov. 02, JFK Rotary meeting, 5:00 p.m. Aircraft Trading) Latin America Forum, 2016, Hilton Giardinetto’s , Inwood , [email protected] Thanksgiving, Giving Panama, Panama City, Contact 312.321.5169 • First Company Pink, Premier Event Nov 3, Breast • Nov 9-10, Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Cancer Awareness-Giving Thanks Many airport organizations have programs in place Central, Eastern & Southern Europe, • Port Auth Hispanic Society Breakfast November 4 to help donate food, products or volunteers for 44-20-7975-1683,DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb, at Club 101 in Midtown. RSVP,[email protected] Thanksgiving. If you wish to contribute, look over the Croatia; [email protected] • Presidential Election Day, Tuesday Nov 8 list below and choose which might be best for you. • 69Th Annual International Air Safety Summit, • NO KAAKMCO meeting in November • The LaGuardia Kiwanis Club is donating dozens UAE, Nov 14 Contact events@fl ightsafety.org • Vaughn College Gala, Tues. Nov. 10. Honoring of turkeys to local needy families according to • Nov 13-15 ,13th Annual ALTA Airline Leaders Marion C, Blakey, CEO Rolls-Royce, Reservations- Cheryl Jones. This is based on a lottery system. To Forum, Hilton Mexico City Reforma Hotel; 86-388- www.vaughn.edu/gala participate, Contact Veta Brome, Exit Realty for more 0222 • KAAMCO Dinner Dance, Saturday Nov 12th, information 917-834-3399 form. Other donations • Nov 14, An Introduction to Commercial Aircraft Mandarin Oriental Hotel, NYC. 5:30-11:00 PM, are provided to local Food Pantry and churches. Financing Seminar, Dubai, www.aeropodium.com, • Aviation High School, Retirement Party, Thurs Nov • The JKF Chamber of Commerce will again be 44-20-8123-7072 10, Principal Deno Charalambus, Worlds Fair Marina donating turkeys to those children in need at various • Nov 14-16, 69th Annual International Air Safety Cruise, 6pm schools in the JFK Airport area. Summit (IASS) , 703-739-6700 • JFK Chamber of Commerce, Nov 16, Bldg 14 • IAT Terminal 4 As part of the 4GOOD Program, Conrad Dubai Hotel, apparao@fl ightsafety.org • JFK Airport Customs Brokers & Freight we are hosting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefi t • Nov 15-16 , 2015 Canadian Aerospace Summit, Forwarders Assn Meeting, Nov 16, 5:30pm, Russo’s the Holy Name of Mary Parish Outreach Program Shaw Centre, Ottawa; on the Bay, 516-285-4201 and Long Island Cares, Inc. – The Harry Chapin Food www.aerospacesummit.ca, 613-232-4297 3rd IATA Paperless & RFID Technical Operations • JFK Air Cargo Assn Luncheon, Nov 17, 2016, JFK Bank. These programs operate a Food Pantry and all • Conference, November 15, 2016 to November 17, Hilton, Speaker: Wally Devereaux, Senior Director food donations are distributed to families in need. Please drop all donations off at the IAT offi ce, ground 2016 Cargo & Charters at Southwest Airlines • 10th Logitrans Transport Logistics Exhibition, Nov level, Terminal 4. 11:45 am - 12:15 pm 16-18, Istanbul, [email protected], Ph +90-212- The JFK Rotary Club • The Wings Club Luncheon, Nov 17th, Guest • is again providing many gift 266915 Speaker: Alex Cruz, Chief Executive Offi cer, British cards to the JFK Chapel for distribution to some • Nov 22 ,Aircraft Economic Life Seminar, Gibson Airways, Call 212-867-1770 employees at JFK Terminal 4 who need a little hand Hotel, Dublin, Ireland; www.everestevents.co.uk, 44- • Nov 21, NJ ASDO 21st Annual Aviation Networking for Thanksgiving. 1342-324353 Event, Fri Oct 28, Ramada Plaza, Call 973-961-4278 • People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union is once • Second annual ACI conference on Investing in again partnering with the Marty Lyons Foundation Airports In cooperation with ICAO and the ITF at the to bring much-needed funds to these children. We OECD, Dec 6-8, Goa, India Happy Thanksgiving to are holding a Holiday Donation Drive. Every PAFCU New Website for Airport Security ID Offi ce location will be collecting monetary donations for The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Everyone the Marty Lyons Foundation until December 30. The (PANYNJ) is pleased to announce the deployment Marty Lyons Foundation was established to fulfi ll of a new website for the Airport Security ID Offi ces, effective November 1, 2016. DECEMBER the special wishes of children, between three and The new website provides information to the airport KAAMCO Cargo Ops • Committee’s 38th Annual seventeen years of age, who have been diagnosed community on the processes for obtaining an Airport Christmas Party. Dec 2, Honoring Jayne Dietl, with a terminal or life threatening illness. Security ID Card; the locations, hours of operation Leonard’s of Great Neck, Call 516-508-8996 • The Cargo Managers Club is accepting Turkeys for and contact information for each ID Offi ce; access • Pan Am Museum Foundation’s Inaugural Gala, donation for Thanksgiving. Please call Ed 516-508- to all applications, forms, and publications (e.g. Sat Dec 3, Cradle of Aviation Museum, 6:30pm - 2534 manager bulletins, memos) and more. 11:30pm Call 516567-5597 • JFK Cargo Association is accepting canned goods The website can be accessed at the following web • JFK Rotary Children’s Party. Jet Blue Hangar, for Thanksgiving at the Nov 17th luncheon address: www.panynj.gov/airports/security-id-offi ce Tuesday Dec 6; Call 917-945-8888 • The Nassau County Vets Service Agency is holding • Dec 6, SKAAMCO Luncheon, JFK Hilton, contact a Stand Down Day for Homeless Vets November 22. [email protected] Personal goods and a Thanksgiving/Holiday dinner Read Airport Press online at • The Queens Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Annual will be held at the Freeport Armory. Call 516-572- Building Awards Gala, Wed Dec 7, Terrace on the 6565 www.airportpress.us Park, 718-898-8500 Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 5 Airport News

From Page 3 courages employees to establish an al- pany, to help maximize the effi ciency of ternate travel plan by using the Port Au- terminal operations following a success- cer Paul Geraci and his K9 “Sprocket” . thority’s Employee RideShare Program ful pilot project. They also had the opportunity to net- through 511NY Rideshare and New Jer- “As part of our continuous eff ort to pro- work with CPB Offi cer Alison Minuto, sey’s EZ-Ride. vide passengers with a stress-free travel and TSA Offi cer Gilben Camacho. The Visit the RideShare eNet page to learn experience, Terminal 4 has partnered event was coordinated and hosted by how to take advantage of the tools pro- with BEONTRA to help us better utilize JFKIAT with the participation of Susana vided by 511NY and EZ-Ride, including our resources and proactively manage Cunha, Christy Medina, Marsha Gra- search tools to identify colleagues who passenger journeys,” said Gert-Jan de ham, Brock Myers, Gavin Beharry, Lee- live nearby and travel to your worksite, Graff , President and CEO of JFKIAT, za Charles, Shagail Campbell. free lists of personalized alternate travel the company which manages Termi- NY Women in Aviation is a nonprofi t options, and access to free ride-match- ipate in a live fi re training scenario on nal 4. “BEONTRA Operational Terminal organization dedicated to the encour- ing databases to fi nd neighbors with the Airbus A380 simulator (pictured) at Prediction will allow us to manage our agement of the advancement of women whom you can carpool or commute. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s terminal operations more effi ciently and in all aviation career fi elds and interests. If you have any questions, e-mail Fire Training Research Center. help us create a ‘don’t worry, be happy’ They currently have over 11,000+ mem- OEEP’s Petra Kandus at pkandus@pa- In addition, Deputy Chief Nicholas environment for Terminal 4 travelers. A bers including astronauts, corporate pi- nynj.gov. Marchisello collaborated with the Feder- smooth and seamless travel experience lots, maintenance technicians, air traffi c al Aviation Administration to present on is what our team strives to provide. BE- controllers, business owners, educators, the risks of fi refi ghting foam contamina- ONTRA’s technology will help us do that journalists, fl ight attendants, high school Fighting Fire with tion on ARFF fi retrucks. even more eff ectively than before.” and university students, air show per- “This was a wonderful training oppor- 20 million passengers passing formers, airport managers and many ARFF tunity,and a great experience for all in- through the terminal per year, Terminal others. Metro NY Aircraft Rescue and Fire- 4, is the fi rst airport terminal in North fi ghting (ARFF) staff ers participated in volved,” said Deputy Chief Marchisello. America to go live with the technology the 27th annual ARFF Working Group that will enable staff to spot variations Port Authority Conference in Frisco, Texas, from Sep- JFK T4 Software from the operational plan before they tember 18 to 21, joining peers from occur and be better prepared to deal Employee across the world to preview the latest Maximizes with events that take place as the day fi refi ghting technology and address im- RideShare unfolds. portant industry topics, including lessons Terminal Ops Using data consolidated from a num- learned from recent aviation accidents. JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 has select- Encouraged ber of sources including live fl ight up- In light of the September 29 train- ARFF Police Sergeants Christopher ed the BEONTRA Operational Terminal dates from the Airport Operational Data- crash at Hoboken Terminal, the Offi ce of Duff y, Anthony Gravano, Reynaldo Men- Prediction (OTP) tool from Leidos global Environmental & Energy Programs en- dez, and Michael Scivetti got to partic- science and technology solutions com- See Airport News page 6 6 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airport News From Page 5 BEONTRA OTP to further augment the at one of the most amazing areas for off ense in state circuit court would ulti- base and stakeholders such as airlines, depth of data, to inform decision-mak- fl ight training lessons. Our professional mately be incorporated into the same BEONTRA OTP provides an accurate ing, and improve forecasting accuracy. staff will always meet you with a smile punishment. prediction of passenger fl ow through- and attend to all your questions before, out the terminal for the immediate hours during and after your training. We have Gathering to ahead. The prediction, which updates in Academy our own airplane maintenance staff so real-time, uses the latest available infor- you never have to wait or reschedule be- Gather Jamaica mation to give Terminal 4 staff the ability of Aviation, cause of airplanes waiting for technical to identify and manage issues across service. Bay Debris the passenger journey before they arise. Farmingdale, NY, More than 1200 lbs of garbage dis- Mark Cooper, Managing Director “YouTube” Series appeared from the shoreline of Jamai- Transportation at Leidos added “Our The Dark Side ca Bay outside John F. Kennedy Inter- The Academy of Aviation, located Valdes and a retired airport executive airport customers are facing a number national Airport on October 14. Was it within the Republic Airport main build- pocketed $2.2 million from the infl ated of common challenges such as capac- magic? ing, is a training facility for aviation ca- sales, prosecutors said in a factual ity limitations, dated legacy technology reers. Training is available for FAA 141 statement fi led with the defendant’s plea and increasing airline and passenger certifi cation, multi-engine mechanics, agreement. expectations. Combined, this means air- airline charter careers, private license, Valdes, who rose from cutting grass port terminal operators such as JFKIAT commercial pilot license, and instrument to managing a large maintenance divi- need to get the most out of their existing ratings. sion at Miami International Airport, plead assets through better data analysis and AOA has started what is called AOA- guilty in federal court to running a racket predictive airport management.” TV. It is a series of episodes on youtube that stole millions from a light-bulb pro- In partnership with Leidos, Terminal 4 twice a month on topics about general curement program. also was the fi rst airport in the New York aviation and topics that relate to po- Arrested last month, Valdes was area to display processing times for trav- tential students considering attending charged with steering nearly $9 million elers in 2015. The queue measurement the Academy of Aviation. Feel free to worth of high-tech bulb sales to a Mi- system, which is located at Terminal 4’s watch our videos with this link provided. ami-Dade Aviation Department vendor TSA security checkpoints, Customs and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE- and a distributor in cahoots with him. Border Protection checkpoints and the KmTS3wTjkeZljYn2syVcw Valdes, 46, faces up to seven years in indoor taxi waiting area, uses beacons to The fl ight school started 10 years ago federal prison on the theft conviction at detect and track Wi-Fi or Bluetooth sig- No, it was just the dilligent and speedy and is growing fast. We are now an ap- his sentencing in early January, accord- nals from devices to derive passenger work of about 40 volunteers in JFK’s an- proved FAA Part 141 establishment and ing to his defense attorney, Sam Rabin. waiting time, journey time and density. nual beach cleanup, including Port Au- a certifi ed Cessna Pilot Center. 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From Page 6 City University of New York; Vaughn Col- dale; and International Shoppes. (near JFK’s Outfall #8), clearing that thority staff ers from several departments lege of Aeronautics and Technology; the The team fanned out across a mile span of more than a ton of garbage in and volunteers from York College of the State University of New York at Farming- stretch of beach along Jamaica Bay two hours’ time. PAPD & NYPD Joint Drills Increase Airline News gage on fl ights to, from, or within the JFK Airport Security Potential United States. Ban notices are being issued primari- Exploding ly through airline online check-in pages, Galaxy Note 7 as well as via public announcements in airport terminals and onboard aircraft. Prohibitions The US Department of Transportation Regulatory and voluntary bans on (DOT) was fi rst to issue a total ban on Samsung Galaxy Note7 smart phones taking the device on board, as a pas- are spreading as airlines and airport senger or as air cargo, when it gave an authorities around the world are an- emergency order Oct. 15 with FAA. The nouncing bans or restricted usage on devices are being banned because of the device, which has been withdrawn fi re concerns, and the fallout following by Samsung after some devices, caught an incident involving a smoking smart fi re. phone on board a Southwest Airlines As of the October 20 advisory: The aircraft in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 5. U.S. Department of Transportation As of Oct. 17, Malaysian low-cost (DOT), Federal Aviation Administra- carrier (LCC) Air Asia, Air New Zealand, tion (FAA) and the Pipeline and Haz- British Airways, Dubai-based Emirates ardous Materials Safety Administration Airline, Australia’s Qantas, Irish LCC Ry- (PHMSA), issued an emergency order anair, Singapore Airlines, Dallas-based on Saturday, October 15th banning all Southwest Airlines and UK-based Virgin Samsung Galaxy Note7 Smart phone Following international terrorist threats, the Port Authority Police Department & New York Police Atlantic were among those airlines that devices from aircrafts in the United had released separate statements alert- Department have been conducting familiarization drills at JFK Airport. Patrols between these two States. Individuals may not transport departments throughout the airport help establish better coordination and quicker responses to potential ing customers to the ban. All US airlines the Samsung device on their person, in threats. Interfacing among other agencies is also taking place as well throughout the area including had posted notices on their websites. carry-on baggage, or in checked bag- random car inspections, K9 units and enhanced CBP and TSA searches. See Airline News page 8

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JetBlue said it made a Airport and London Heathrow are notify- Turkish Airlines chief executive Temel minor equity investment in JetSuite.The ing travelers of the ban on the device in Kotil has resigned from the company to investment “will allow us to accelerate the US and are adapting it to their own join Turkish Aerospace Industries. our growth,” JetSuite CEO Alex Wilcox facilities and aircraft. Kotil said that when he started as said in a statement. Some owners of the devices, howev- General Manager in 2005 “Turkish Air- As part of the deal, a JetBlue nomi- er, are taking to the internet to discuss lines was an airline that fl ew to 102 des- nee will be appointed to JetSuite’s board ways to smuggle the banned phones tinations, operated 2,000 weekly fl ights, of directors. Members of JetBlue’s loyal- carried 12 million passengers per year, ty program, TrueBlue, are already able onboard aircraft so they can be returned opment and are scheduled for entry and had a fl eet of 73 aircraft. We ranked to earn points on JetSuiteX fl ights, and to where the devices were purchased or into service mid-2017. Asked about his 40th in the world’s biggest airline com- the companies said they are looking into because customers do not wish to give plans for the aircraft, Al Baker revealed panies; now, we rank 10th,” Anadolu further opportunities to benefi t custom- up the phone and its personal content. It that from 2016, the airline’s current ‘su- news agency reported him as saying. ers. is not clear how airlines can enforce the per business class’ seat, as found on Reuters said Bilal Eksi, head of Tur- “JetBlue and JetSuite share a pas- ban, given that the majority of passen- its B787s and A380s – and indeed the key’s civil aviation authority will take sion for delivering a high-quality cus- gers carry a smart phone, but there are freshly delivered A350-900 – “will be ob- reports of some airlines asking to see over as chief executive. tomer experience at a competitive price point in underserved markets,” said solete”. each passenger’s device before they Al Baker has even grander plans. “We board. Robin Hayes, president and CEO of Jet- Norwegian Air Blue. “Our investment in JetSuite makes are developing a new seat that will have DOT/FAA’s order, as published in proprietary rights. This will be a product emergency restriction/prohibition order sense as we continue to execute on our Shuttle Profi ts West Coast plan and invest in innovative that will be unrivalled in our industry. And no. FAA-2016-9288, is strict. The order when you introduce that product into an prohibits “persons from transporting or ideas that refl ect the disruptive spirit of Rise JetBlue.” airplane, I really don’t think you need a off ering for air transportation a Samsung While other traditional airlines com- fi rst class. Qatar Airways has decided to Galaxy Note & device, by either carrying JetSuiteX fl ies to and from Burbank, plain that Norwegian Air is disturbing San Jose, Carlsbad, Concord and Mam- have only two classes in our planes. The it on their person or in a carry-on bag- the balance of airlines competition with only [Qatar Airways] aircraft with fi rst gage when boarding an aircraft, placing moth in California, as well as Las Vegas its low fares, the airline is busy making and Bozeman, Mont. The carrier said class will be the A380.” the Galaxy Note7 device in checked money. And here comes the big revelation: baggage, or shipping it via air cargo.” more destinations and fl ights are “com- -Norwegian Air Shuttle reported a ing soon.” “We always raise the bar for our dear In the order, air carriers are required record third quarter profi t of NOK992.5 friends in the [Gulf] area to try to copy “to alert passengers to the prohibition Passengers have the benefi t of a million kroner (USD$121.5 million), a private jet experience on the short-haul us. And we will have a double bed at a against air transport of a Samsung Gal- rise of 19 percent. Operating revenue business class fare.” axy Note7 device, in particular, imme- fl ights, including check-in 15 minutes for the quarter was NOK8.36 billion, a before a fl ight and complimentary WiFi, Al Baker went on to say that, “Qatar diately prior to boarding and to deny 15 percent increase on the same period Airways is a trendsetter, and now every- boarding to a passenger in possession checked bags, seat assignments, drinks in 2015. and snacks. one is introducing nearly the same prod- of a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device “I am very pleased to report Norwe- ucts as us, and [Etihad] has recently in- unless and until the passenger divests gian’s best quarterly result ever… The troduced bedrooms in planes. So we will themselves and their baggage, including overall development is good in all mar- Best Big Bed in do it, but at a cheaper cost; something carry-on and checked, of the Samsung kets, and the biggest growth is in Spain, that really once again raises the bar for Galaxy Note7 device.” particularly on domestic routes,” Norwe- Business Class passenger travel in the sky.” In an FAQ section on Samsung’s gian’s chief executive Bjørn Kjos said. website, the manufacturer advises Gal- Norwegian fl ies out of Terminal 1 from Promised by axy Note7 customers to abide by any JFK Airport. ISTAT guidance from the FAA. “We ask that you Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has pushed back the power it down and exchange your Gal- FOUNDATION launch of its new ‘super business class’ axy Note7 for another Samsung smart JetBlue Invests in from November 2016 to March 2017. phone or receive a refund, plus added PROVIDES The much-hyped seat – which air- incentives,” the manufacturer states. JetSuite JetBlue Airways has invested in Jet- line CEO Akbar Al Baker has promised $150,000 IN Suite, a private jet company that also will revolutionize business class with a suite-like design and ‘business class HUMANITARIAN bedroom’ – will debut on Qatar’s Boeing AID TO 14 777-300ER fl eet. Anthony’s Flowers The delay is said to be tied to the de- INTERNATIONAL Your Neighborhood Florist livery schedule for new aircraft, and will Est 1952, Family owned and operated Florist come in the same year that competitors ORGANIZATIONS Serving the community & Airline industry Emirates and Singapore Airlines reveal CHICAGO, IL, USA for over 50 years! new fi rst class suites, along with an all- The ISTAT Foundation is pleased to new business class design for SQ’s Air- announce the 2016 humanitarian grant Flowers For All Occasions bus A380s. recipients. In total, $150,000 was award- Fruit Baskets • Cookie Trays Al Baker is now expected to pull back ed with $75,000 provided to 13 organi- • Plants For Your Home or Offi ce the curtain on his ‘super business class’ zations across the globe and another • Specializing in Funeral Arrangements suites at the annual ITB Berlin travel $75,000 granted to Airlink, a humanitar- ian relief organization originally founded 126-14 Rockaway Blvd. trade show which begins on March 8, 2017. by the ISTAT Foundation that links air- South Ozone Park, NY 11420 ‘Super Business’ is obsolete – behold lines with nonprofi ts to respond to rap- (718) 529-1780 the business bedroom! id-onset disasters. Including this year’s Fax: (718) 845-5767 grants the ISTAT Foundation has award- All Credit Cards Accepted Qatar Airways has 43 A350-1000s We Deliver - Flowers Sent Worldwide on order, which are currently in devel- See Airline News page 13 Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 9 Employee Appreciation Day! JFK Airport took advan- Gert-Jan de Graff . CEO of punishment to help raise tage of moderate autumn JFKIAT T4 said, “It is all funds for Cancer Aware- days with Terminal 4 and about our employees. With ness Month. Employees CAS/WFS hosting an em- them we create the best hesitantly stepped up to ployee appreciation day. customer experience for pitch a pie but then jumped Both companies provid- our passengers”. Having to the front of the line when ed heaps of BBQ foods, said that he stepped up to he promised there would and live DJ entertainment the creamed pie plate and not be any Pink slips for a under the day’s sun. As volunteered to take Pie perfect shot!

Employees moved some food cargo to the grill for close group fun.

Whidley and Charmaine who work at Swiss Air enjoy and relax before the evening departures.

T4 Employees give food and game tickets to those who work in T4.

Swiss Intl Airlines lounge manager Dan Murray is catered to for a change!

Susana Cunha, VP Ops T4 has a chance to shake off some work load.

Photo by Jason Green The early morning crews of Avianca with a well deserved meal. Gert-Jan is having his favorite dessert, cream pie! 10 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 11 Looking Kindly on the Chamber of Commerce’s Big Day

Mother Nature looked kindly upon the JFK Interna- wondered if Joe had experience as an auctioneer as tional Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament this he held court, pushed up the bids and moved along year-fi nally. The fi rst tournament was scheduled for Au- the ceremonies of the evening. One ceremony was gust but was cancelled at the last hours due to some of a presentation by Mike Moran to Rudy Audslander the worst weather of the month. Crushed, the organiz- for his outstanding and long term Executive Director ers had to go back to the calendar and choose another of the Chamber, as well as an instrumental individual date. The second time is a charm, they say, (LOL) and who brought together diverse areas of the airport into so true with the chosen Oct 17 date. It was a beautiful, a working arrangement benefi ting all. Then, the USO sunny, crisp as an apple, real autumn day and the turn- at Terminal 5 was awarded a $1000 check from the out was just as beautiful. Chamber which was accepted by manager Tony Rivas About 50 gold carts were lined up at the start much who humbly and gratefully accepted on behalf of the like the opening of the Belmont Stakes with participants USO. In addition, it was announced that Mercedes Al- eagerly wanting to get on the course to play. tman has been elected the new Executive Director of The event was held at the Lawrence Country Club the Chamber. Mercedes admits it will be tough fi lling which has a magnifi cent setting with some of the holes Rudy’s shoes but she will make her own way with the overlooking wet lands and the Reynolds channel. support of her friends, businesses and organizations at Some of the players were so enamored by the view JFK. that advanced players pushed them along with laughs More raffl es and prizes were dispersed throughout and hoots. Following the days course play a huge ap- the night as so many participants from all groups and petizer spread and open bar welcomed back the play- agencies including the Port Authority gathered to sup- ers, if not too soon! Right afterward Chamber President port the Chamber of Commerce. Yes, it was a great L>R: Joe Clabby and Frank Festa present $1000 to Tony Rivas, Manager of USO Offi ce at Jet Blue Terminal. Joe Clabby called the dinner to order and more fun be- day, and indeed Mother Nature was smiling upon us all. gan with raffl es, auctions for trips and prizes. Someone

Joe Clabby urges Rudy forward to accept a lifetime achievement award presented to him by Mike Moran, GM, JFK Airport.

The Chamber acknowledges the support given by these generous sponsors

Al DePhillips is well suited for the event. Tailoring by sponsor Karako menswear.

Bruce Abbate of Offi ceworx, John Ryan Hawaiian Air, Phil Jensen of CAS/WFS, “take 5” during the course. John Maser, Barry Koff, Chris Casanova Sr, Jason Ellman 1st place winners lowest score of 57.

JohnSelden, Port Authority presents gift of Armed Forces L>R Lisa Hu, Mercedes Altman, Executive Director Chamber of Commerce, Rudy Auslander and Frank Security professionals turn Golf pros. L>R -Eddie Caparelli, retired, Richie (Oh Jeez) and Clorinda of CLPA, Kathleen of Sheraton and Joe Morra of Tee Flag to Sharon DeVivo of Vaughn College in honor of McIntyre of the Rotary “man” the dinner raffl e table. Tom Patton, ARFF, Joe Scarano, retired, Mike Guarnieri, FJC. Waste Management. her dad. Joe Tesi Jr., Bob Arens, Dan Sewell of ASIG, 3rd place winners. 12 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Our Lady of the Skies Luncheon 2016 Our Lady of the Skies 2016 Annu- the event with opening remarks along lines at JFK Airport. Dolores Hofman, our own community al Luncheon sponsored by the Catho- with Al DePhillips of Airway. Fr Chris Emceed by Andrew Halley, station woman who came in 10th in the Ms Sr. lic Guild at JFK Airport was a sold out Piasta introduced this year’s honor- manager, of Aer Lingus, and presided USA Pageant. event held at the Cradle of Aviation Mu- ees who were Lysa Scully of LaGuar- by Fr Chris who spoke of the com- Excellent food was catered by Culi- seum. This yearly event, since 1991, dia Airport, Arthur Molins of Americas mitment, care and dedication of the nart Caterers, and great silent auction recognizes women and men who have Lufthansa Group at JFK Airport and plaque recipients. Each of the honor- and raffl e prizes were on hand adding provided excellence in their skills and Monsignor Gigantiello, Vicar of Devel- ees had two things in common; one fl air and excitement to the event. The positive attitude within their workplace opment of the Roman Catholic Diocese was the unbelievable feeling of being following airlines were thanked for their and respective communities. It also is of Brooklyn. Recipients of the Yolan J. honored, and the second, having been contribution: Air Lingus, Virgin Atlan- the forum where (2) four thousand dol- DePhillips Memorial Scholarship, a blessed to have the opportunity work- tic, Emirates, Virgin America, Jet Blue, lar education scholarships are given to partnership of JFK IAT and Our Lady of ing in employment that they love. Lufthansa, ElAl, Cathay Pacifi c, Etihad deserving students through the Yolan J the Skies Chapel, were Aidan Patrick Also mentioned were Oded Garti and Tap Portugal. DePhillips program. Danaher, and James Thomas Groark, from the Hilton for his community ori- Andrew Halley of Air Lingus started son of Jim Groak of Cathay Pacifi c Air- ented service over the years, and to

Maria Vinas and Cate Moran, both from ABM, Maggi Villane, Ronnie Bendernagel of Port Authority.

Alice DiBenedetto, JFK Our Lady of the Skies Chapel.

Dr Tom Kelliher mulls over silent auction picks.

Jim Nicchio , Summit Security Service, Ana Lemos, Station Manager, Brussels Airlines.

Paul Loupakos, Vice President, Business Development, SSP America; Pat Murray, Executive Vice President, SSP America; Tom Maher, Business Consultant, SSP America.

Aidan Danaher, Marguerite Danaher, Brian Moran, Martine Reilly, Dorothy Reilly.

Banquet Hall at the Cradle of Aviation. The Monsignor’s sense of humor was enjoyed by the luncheon crowd. Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 13 Airline News From Page 8 • AMREF Flying Doctors, Kenya launch in 2018 when Malaysia Airlines’ lease when other widebody aircraft un- ed nearly $1.6 million to humanitarian • Angel Flight NE, USA fi rst Airbus A350-900 arrives in 4Q 2018, dergo maintenance checks that can take organizations worldwide since 2010. • Angel Flight Soars, USA which will replace the A380s. three or four months, the spokesperson “I am delighted that the ISTAT Foun- •A viation Sans Frontieres, France Malaysia Airlines has one of the said. dation has been able to support 14 sep- • Aviation Without Borders, UK world’s largest hangars at its home base Saudi Arabia is moving toward ban- arate organizations, all of whom use the • Conservation Drones, International at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ning aircraft that is more than 20 years immense power of aviation to improve • Migrant Off shore Aid Station, Malta which can accommodate two A380s old from carrying religious pilgrims to the lives of those people around the • Mission Aviation Fellowship, UK completely covered and a third partially Hajj and Umrah services, which creates world who suff er as a result of natural • Royal Australian Flying Doctor Ser- covered. The carrier also has licenses more opportunity for the newer A380 to disasters, poverty, lack of medical care vice, Australia to conduct full C checks on the aircraft. be used for such fl ights. Two million pas- or disability” said Julian Balaam, ISTAT • Wings of Hope, USA Fixed base and full-motion simulators at sengers are on the move each year for Foundation Trustee and Humanitarian Kuala Lumpur and a full roster of A380 the Hajj. Chair. “I would like to thank all those who Malaysia Air Adds instructors are available. provide fi nancial support to the ISTAT The several-weeks-long Hajj and Southwest Foundation which makes our humanitar- Religious Charters year-round Umrah pilgrimage will keep ian program possible.” Malaysia Airlines is completing a the A380s busy eight months of the year, Airlines Add Cuba The ISTAT Foundation’s Humanitari- charter business concept to operate its “which cover the annual costs of the air- an Aid Program supports causes that are six Airbus A380s in a dedicated subsidi- craft,” the spokesperson said. as Destination designed to help save lives, promote hu- ary for religious pilgrimage traffi c. Outside of the religious charter mar- Southwest Airlines will begin 2X-daily man welfare and provide medical treat- According to CEO Peter Bellew the ket, the A380s are available for wet See Airline News page 14 ment and transportation to those suff er- new charter operations would likely ing from global disasters and affl ictions. be put into a separate entity and could In addition to Airlink, which is currently formally launch before December. doing outstanding work supporting a va- Bellew met with Airbus management riety of NGOs in the aftermath of Hur- this week.“Airbus can adapt the cabins ricane Matthew, the ISTAT Foundation within four to six weeks to accommodate has provided grants for airborne medical 700 passengers in an all-economy class services in Chad, Papua New Guinea, seating, including pray areas on board Kenya, the most remote areas of Austra- the A380, besides other features,” a lia as well as to two separate branches spokesperson said. of Angel Flight in the United States. Sup- Bellew expects there is enough de- port was also provided to two charities mand on the new routes for up to 20 that off er services for the disabled and A380s to carry pilgrims from around the for the fi rst time to two organizations that world to Mecca.“So far there is no name use unmanned aircraft for humanitarian for [the subsidiary],” the spokesperson purposes. said. The ISTAT Foundation awarded The oneworld member had been try- $75,000 in humanitarian grants to 13 ing to sell the A380s, but found a limited charities worldwide: market. “Selling these aircraft was not • Aerobility, UK successful and Bellew had to look for • Airserv International, USA other options,” the spokesperson added. • All Wheels Up, USA The new subsidiary could likely Delta Wears Pink Well-Ness Delta employees show their care for Breast Cancer Awareness month at JFK Airport. Wearing items of pink during October is now a tradition and the message is clearly evident to passengers seeing hundreds of employees wearing their uniforms throughout terminals 2 & 4. Top left you see Liz Morris, Ingeborg Lucarelli, Betty Daniel and Sharon Dienera Jennings all of Skyzone. Holding a small pink pouch at the Delta lounge is Marisa Perrone, VIP Select, left bottom are Duncan and Sharon “M”, and Capt. Gene Whipple. 14 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Airline News

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Southwest and Sun Country Airlines) Bahamas to provide logistics support and with secure landing slots in Port- were granted permission by the US DOT and distribute relief supplies, such as au-Prince are currently our greatest to operate non-Havana routes. drinking water, hygiene kits and house- need.” “I can honestly say this is one The fi rst commercial fl ight between hold goods. of the worst things I have ever seen,” the US and Cuba in 55 years was made “I would say that represents a ro- says Mukherjee, Partners in Health’s by New York-based JetBlue Airways on bust engagement, given where we are chief medical offi cer. Aug. 31, from Fort Lauderdale to San- at this time,” Harden said. “I mean our For more information contact Ameri- nonstop Fort Lauderdale, Florida-Hava- ta Clara. The US and Cuba formally assessments haven’t even come back, casRelief Team at (305) 884-0441, ask na, Cuba, service and 1X-daily nonstop restored scheduled airline service be- and what we’re doing now is simply try- for Jessica or Teo. Contact Coordina- Tampa, Florida-Havana service on Dec. tween the two countries on Feb. 17. ing to save lives.” tor or Eric Williams 305 884-0441, 305 12, the Dallas-based airline announced Most of the area has been hit pretty 987-2030 cell. eric.williams@landstar- Oct. 13. hard,” said R. David Harden, an assis- mail.com Additionally, Southwest will launch Amerijet to the tant administrator with the U.S. Agency 2X-daily nonstop Fort Lauderdale-Va- Haiti Rescue for International Development, speak- radero, Cuba, service on Nov. 13. Amerijet. out of JFK, loads products ing with reporters on teleconference Southwest said service details for a third in the continuing eff ort to assist the Wednesday. “Communications are Cuban destination, Santa Clara, will be people of Haiti following the hundreds down in most of the aff ected areas.” released in coming weeks. All routes are of deaths due to Hurricane Matthew. Amerijet is only accepting relief sup- subject to approval by Cuban aviation U.S. AID recently dispatched more than plies for its scheduled fl ights to Haiti. authorities. Tickets are already on sale two dozen disaster response workers “We are grateful to be able to help for Southwest’s Havana and Varadero to Haiti, Jamaica and the Bahamas and bring food and shelter to those whose fl ights. positioned food, hygiene materials and lives might seem hopeless,” said Da- Southwest is one of eight US airlines water purifi cation systems in strategic vid Bassett, CEO of Amerijet .“Amerijet (along with Alaska Airlines, American locations. has been serving the Haitian communi- Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Air- Harden said the agency’s humani- ty with weekly cargo fl ights since 1995 lines, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines and tarian assistance for regional hurricane and we have always honored our com- United Airlines) granted permission Aug. relief in the region totals $1.5 million mitment to the communities we serve.” 31 by the US Department of Transpor- worth of aid, including $1 million to pro- Said Samantha Ender of Partners tation (DOT) to begin scheduled fl ights vide food vouchers and rations, cash in Health, “Our biggest challenge right between the US and Havana. transfers and meals at evacuation shel- now is securing cargo planes with On June 10, six US airlines (Ameri- ters. About $500,000 will go to interna- landing slots in Port-au-Prince. Cargo planes able to receive freight in Miami can, Frontier, JetBlue, Silver Airways, tional eff orts in Haiti, Jamaica and the Beautiful Autumn Night Metro NY. Cargo News ous goods acceptance coming January 1, 2017 is well timed. Many changes Northern Air have not been made over two years so Cargo Launches Anthony strongly suggests that all the cargo handlers be in compliance with New Flights these new or modifi cations. Northern Air Cargo (NAC) has an- IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regula- nounced that it will launch four weekly tions will be updated in January, 2017, charter cargo fl ights at Miami Interna- and will impact whether cargo is accept- tional Airport on November 1, 2016, L>R Laura Cascino and Dayna Harap of the ed or rejected upon delivery according which will include: two weekly roundtrip tor Emilio T. González. “MIA’s vast route Cargo Assn, Anthony Affi ssio. to Anthony. He spoke about some of freighter fl ights on a triangular route be- network across the globe, in addition to the major changes which will become tween MIA, San Juan and Saint Martin; our evolving cargo logistics infrastruc- JFK Air Cargo eff ective January 1st that will have the one weekly fl ight that will operate be- ture, continues to attract freighter air- most impact to the delivery and accep- tween MIA and Santo Domingo; and one lines from around the world.” Assn Greets FAA tance of hazardous materials at you air weekly fl ight that will serve a triangular Northern Air Cargo is the third all-car- Anthony Affi ssio of the Federal Avia- carrier’s facilities. route between MIA, Port-au-Prince and go airline to start service at MIA this tion Administration spoke at the recent He said that some of the main areas Santo Domingo. Northern Air Cargo will year. In April, Canadian airline KF Car- JFK Air Cargo Association luncheon. of change and amendments to the 58th utilize Boeing 737-300F aircraft for the go launched charter freight service be- With the recent issues of the overall lith- Edition include fuel, dangerous goods new service. tween MIA and multiple points in South ium ion battery usage worldwide, and in general, infected live animals, engine “We look forward to welcoming America. In November, U.S. carrier 21 the potential dangers, including that of terminology, authorizations and Metha- Northern Air Cargo to MIA, and we wish Air is scheduled to begin eight weekly them success on their expansion to the of the Galaxy Note 7, the topic of nol packaging. roundtrip freighter fl ights to Latin Ameri- What are the major changes in danger- the Latin American and Caribbean re- ca, with six weekly frequencies between gion,” said Miami-Dade Aviation Direc- See Cargo News page 15 Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 15 Cargo News

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establishments. But those looking for the freshest catch may not need to look much farther than Anthony’s or Ivar’s Sea-Tac outposts, where the fresh- est Copper River salmon is delivered straight from sky to table. Alaska airlines plays a signifi cant role in supporting the alaska seafood industry, which is recog- nized worldwide for its sustainable fi sh- ing practices. Last year, the carrier fl ew more than 24.5 million pounds of fresh alaska seafood to the lower 48 states Visit www.vaughn.edu. and beyond, including 1 million pounds of copper river salmon. “We are super-focused on having a very fresh fi sh program here,” says Ari- el Fox, OTG’s Terminal chef de cuisine at Newark, whose menu at Saison in- By this time next year, you could be ready to cludes Maine peekytoe crab, trout, and take on the airport’s toughest challenges. oysters from both coasts. “[The seafood] Start now: visit www.vaughn.edu or call is getting fl own in and dropped off here, 866.6VAUGHN to speak with a graduate advisor. 86-01 23rd Avenue, Flushing, NY 11369 so it’s pretty much as fresh as it gets” – 1-866-6VAUGHN s www.vaughn.edu a fact that may be responsible for luring 16 • November 2016 • Airport Press Metro Edition Aviation News groups welcomed the decision to ex- specialty retail stores in 10 airports in 3rd Runway pand Heathrow. TUC general secretary the U.S. and has annual revenues of Frances O’Grady said it was “absolute- $38 million. The subsidiary will continue for Heathrow ly vital for Britain”, while CBI chief Paul to be led by President and CEO Susan Approved- Drechsler said it would create jobs and Stackhouse and Senior Vice President boost economic growth. and COO Ramon Bosquez, and will re- Provisionally Heathrow management said the air- main headquartered in Tampa, Florida. It has been a heated debate for quite port was ready to deliver a third runway The expertise of Stellar’s leadership some time as diff erent groups have op- that was “fair, aff ordable and secures will help HMSHost develop its airport re- posing thoughts on expanding to a third the benefi ts of expansion for the whole tail business, as well as help enhance runway at London Heathrow. Some for of the UK”. the company’s retail business in its expansion because of growing air traffi c, On the other hand, here at JFK, work motorway channel, while HMSHost’s some oppose because of fear of Brexit is continually done to maintain runway resources and decades of experience and some for environmental reasons. safety and effi ciency. Port Authority Air- will support Stellar’s growth and provide ployers participate (last year about 25). As expected, the UK government port has a well established plan to work new opportunities for its 250 associate’s That is Held it in the Lobby of our main announced on 25 October 2016 that a on one of its runways this coming year anmanagement team. building it runs from 10 am – 1 pm with third runway for Heathrow is its favored and is making plans to work at a time lunch for employers following the fair at option for airport capacity growth. How- when it will have the least impact on traf- 1 pm. ever, the decision by a special cabinet fi c . Vaughn College-3 • The December 8th Employer and committee merely signals the start of a Great Upcoming Alumni Holiday Reception is somewhat year-long delay, before a binding vote is new format for our offi ce as it replac- held in late 2017 or early 2018. HMSHost Events es a reception we used to have in late The latest government statement on Acquires Leading Vaughn College is renowned for its spring. Also, this year we are partner- UK expansion seems to be a step for- aviation and technology education. Not ing with alumni relations and having ward, in fact, it fails to resolve the issue. Airport Retailer only do the students get a great edu- alumni attend as well. It is really just an By building in another delay before the cation but Vaughn is active in recruiting opportunity to say thank you and wish fi nal vote, the government raises suspi- Stellar Partners, and placement with Job Fairs to help everyone a happy holiday season. That cions that it will fi nd further excuses to their students meet, interact and possi- is held in our main building Lobby and kick the can down the road. Political ex- Inc. HMSHost, a part of Autogrill Group, bly aquire employment after or before runs 6-9 pm. RSVP is required to Jessi- pediency is leading to a delay that may they graduate. It’s Job fairs and open [email protected]. aff ect the UK economy at the worst pos- announced that it has fi nalized the pur- chase of all shares of leading travel ven- houses, both alone, and partnering • Saturday, November 12 and 19 at sible time, as the government seeks a with recruiting from aviations services, 10 a.m. navigable path through the Brexit maze. ue retailer Stellar Partners, Inc. This Council of Airport Opportunity , NYC and Excellent way to learn about your ad- Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, Port Authority bring excellent opportuni- mission decision on the spot. Remem- also said expanding the west London purchase marks HMSHost’s re-en- ties to current and past students. ber to bring a copy of your transcript(s) airport was the wrong decision for both According to Phil Meade, Director of or diploma. London and the UK. try into the airport retail business, with Carrer Services, there are two events Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for free con- Greenpeace UK chief John Sauven coming up that will be benefi cial to both tinental breakfast. said a third runway at Heathrow would Stellar to operate as an independent students and recruiters: A Vaughn College Open House is un- increase air pollution and “be a waste of • The December 1st Internship Fair is like any other. There, you can fi nd out time, money and lives”. subsidiary. Stellar currently operates 38 convenience and limited to just internships. Selected em- what it’s like to design in an automation A wide range of unions and business technology lab or climb into the cockpit in our $1.5 million fl ight simulator lab. Whether you want to build advanced robotics, manage an airport, design an electrical system or become a profes- sional pilot, our distinguished faculty, skilled admissions counselors and sup- portive fi nancial aid professionals will be on hand to help you create a detailed road map to your goals. Nov 22, Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals Conference 2016 Hilton London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4 Air cargo remains a key strategy for the safe transportation of pharmaceuti- cal and life science products and ship- pers rightly expect high standards of performance from their suppliers. With its international and cross-sector attendance from a wide range of supply See Aviations News page 17 Airport Press Metro Edition • November 2016 • 17 Aviation News From Page 16 shippers. per year over the past fi ve years. How- the FAA’s target maximum rate of 0.395, ever, the raw numbers are deceiving, as a number often exceeded within individ- chain participants, this conference aims the number of fl ight operations per year ual months of the year, but not over the to explore, debate and answer how key NTSB Seeks has been decreasing, which means the full 12 months. international standards can be estab- frequency of dangerous incidents (the Based on the resurgence in incur- lished and measured. Incursion number of incursions divided by the sions, however, FAA Administrator Mi- If you are a pharmaceutical shipper, number of fl ight operations) has been chael Huerta in June 2015 convened a this is your opportunity to tell the service Solutions The rising rate of the most severe increasing. second Call to Action summit. Interven- sector what your real expectations are types of runway incursions at U.S. air- According to an Aviation Week anal- tions being developed fall into three cat- and why. ports has the NTSB taking a fresh look ysis based on FAA data, the rate of Cat. egories: visual recognition, communica- For those supplying logistics services at the underlying problems and recom- A and B incursions has been steadily tions, and procedures and awareness. to the pharmaceutical sector − forward- mending new solutions, with help from on the rise since the start of fi scal 2013, Delivery dates for individual mitigations, ers, airlines, ground handling agents, the FAA, unions and the industry. when the rate was 0.23 incursions per procedures and technologies range truckers and airlines − this conference So-called Category A and B incur- million operations (one incursion in ev- from soon through 2019. will allow you to debate with others on sions—the most dangerous—have oc- ery 4.5 million operations). As of this realistic performance standards that add curred on average only about 15 times July, the rate was up to 0.375, just shy of value to the needs of pharmaceutical Security The purpose of pecially based on the continuous threat subjects like: Terrorism Awareness, our way of life. Oftentimes, individuals this monthly col- concern against JFK Airport and New Evacuation Plans, Hazardous Material have observed suspicious activity and umn is to enhance York as a whole. Terrorism is and will Spills, Fire Drills, Emergency Notifi ca- are reluctant to make any eff ort to report awareness within always be a constant threat against the tion Procedures, Building Security Re- their observation or “gut feeling” to their the airport com- aviation community. sponsibilities for All Employees, Lone manager or to law enforcement. These munity and work Collectively we need to do a better Shooter, Access Controls and more. employees either felt intimidated or felt together to make job in training of our employees to rec- In addition to the training, make sure they just didn’t want to get involved our airport safer for ognize the threat, enhance observation that you have a mechanism for the em- and history proves that ignorance have all of our personnel skills, and how to respond to security ployee (s) to communicate their safety caused the loss of many lives. and the fl ying public situations in a positive and productive and security concerns to the manage- Be safe, and if you see something that depends on us manner. An “Employee Security Educa- ment team of your fi rm. Encourage your PLEASE say something. God Bless for their safety. tion Program” is essential when tasked employees to report security anomalies America. The Clabby Report “Security is Ev- with the need to improve upon our secu- and attempt to address those concerns Send me an email with any questions Joe Clabby eryone’s Responsi- rity position at the airport. This training in a quick and eff ective manner. Recog- or assistance in developing a Security bility” and commu- program should be made a mandatory nize their eff orts and remind all employ- Education Program at jclabby@clpa. nication, education requirement for all employees working ees that their input is critical to our fi ght com. and awareness is how we get there es- on or near the airport and should include against a known and unknown threat to

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