Tue, Oct 04, 2016
Will Lead That State's Six Airports
New Orleans Aviation Director Iftikhar Ahmad is moving north.
He is leaving the Airport effective October 12th to serve as the President and CEO of Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) to lead their six airports including T. F. Green International Airport.
Ahman has two and a half years remaining on his contract with New Orleans, and a new 30-gate passenger terminal is still under construction at KMSY, according to NOLA.com.
“For over six years, Iftikhar has helped lead our team’s turnaround of the Armstrong International Airport," New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said in a news release. “What we have accomplished there together would not be possible without Iftikhar’s leadership and expertise. Together, we’ve cleaned up corruption at the Airport and turned around the contracting process. We improved customer service and greatly expanded concessions hours of operation from 8am-5pm to 5am- 8pm. We’ve reduced the cost of operating for airlines, attracting dozens of new flights and locations. We completed a $300 million renovation of the existing terminal in time for the 2013 Super Bowl. Ifthikar served the City well and we wish him all the best on his new job.”
“I am truly humbled to have served this community at such an important time under this Mayor,” said Mr. Ahmad. “We have completely turned around this airport and are now underway on a new $826 million north terminal project. My goal was to work with the Aviation Board and staff to improve the physical assets of the Airport and attract additional air service for the benefit of Metro New Orleans and the Gulf South, while at the same time, working with our neighboring communities to protect the excellent quality of life that we enjoy. I feel like I have accomplished that and look forward to new challenges in my career.”
The Aviation Board will appoint a special committee to lead a national search for a permanent director.
(Source: Mayor Mitch Landrieu news release and media reports)
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