JFK Air Cargo Association
Welcomes Delta cargo Director
The JFK Air Cargo Association
held its first monthly
meeting after its long term
President Joe Badamo recently
passed and a moment
of silence was held for this
loved man.
The guest speaker of the
November luncheon was Director
of Delta Cargo Sales
Andy Kirschner.
AIRPORT V 8 OICE, DECEMBER 2019
Andy Kirschner with Delta's new Care-Pod, animal travel carrier. Soon
to be released.
Mikey, Mike & Perry along Port Authority Business Manager Elroy Bernard, Deputy
GM Terri Rizzuto and General Manager Charles Everett attended the 2019 JFK Safety
Day. Vendors of many propucts used by the maiintenance department at the airport
diplayed abd at times demonstrated their wares.
Vaughn's Sharon DeVivo presents momento to Honoree Atlas Air William Flynn. William “Bill”
Flynn Chairman of the Board and CEO of cargo Atlas Air was honored by the Vaughn 2019
College Gal DeVivo thanked Flynn and Atlas for their generous support for Vaughn’s students
through internships and employment opportunities. DeVivo proudly shared a video
to the guests and supporters of Vaughn depicting the daily lives of students some of whom
Flynn had a chance to meet and hear their plans for the future. DeVivo stated that 99% of
students are employed or continuing their education within one year of graduation. 83% of
these students are employed in their field or related field of study.Benefactors of Vaughn
were happy to attend this years Gala and committed to the future of the college by participating
in the silent auction and donating to the college mission of providing tomorrow’s
aviation professionals to the field.
Kirschner spoke about
the state of cargo acknowledging
that there has been a
drop off in tonnage in 2019.
He pointed out the when business
is down, it is the opportune
time to innovate. That’s
what he said Delta has done
with its soon to be released
CarePod, pet travel carrier
filled with innovative features
for animal comfort and
safety.
Safety was unfortunately
not in the turkeys’
favor which were collected
at the luncheon for donation
to Island Harvest. Each
year the association collects
turkeys donations to help
support the Island Harvest
Food Bank.
JFK Board and members with guest Andy. (L-R) Phil Jensen, John Ryan, Jim Burnett, Andy Kirschner, Mike Bednarz, Laura
Cascino , Pete DeBenigno, Ed Strauhs, Dayna Harap.
JFK Air Cargo Assn. John Ryan delivers donated
turkeys to another turkey at Island Harvest.