Press Releases
Mike Sammartino, Former FAA Director of System Operations, Joins Metron Aviation
Dulles, Virginia—January 12, 2012— Metron Aviation, an Airbus Americas subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sammartino as Vice President of Government Affairs. Mr. Sammartino possesses 30 years of aviation experience in development, implementation and oversight of policies addressing Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM), airport scheduling limits and air traffic procedures.
Metron Aviation Opens New Jersey Office to Advance NextGen Research and Collaboration with FAA Tech Center
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey— December 8, 2011— Metron Aviation, a subisidiary of Airbus, announced today the opening of its office in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey near the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC). The office will open on December 12th, 2011 and will be celebrated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by New Jersey Congressman Frank A. LoBiondo.
Airbus Completes Acquisition of Metron Aviation
Dulles, Virginia – October 19, 2011 – Airbus has completed its acquisition of Metron Aviation, a leading provider of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) products and services for the global aviation industry. This acquisition bolsters Airbus’ strategy to accelerate and support ATM programs that will dramatically improve global air transportation capacity, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Metron Aviation is headquartered in Dulles, Va., and is now operating as a subsidiary of Airbus Americas, Inc.
Metron Aviation Wins NASA Contract for NextGen Airspace Management
Dulles, Virginia — August 24, 2011 — Metron Aviation announced today that it has been awarded a contract from NASA to perform advanced research and development to further NextGen airspace management concepts
Airbus to Acquire Metron Aviation
Supports strategy to improve global Air Traffic Management
Dulles, Virginia – July 26, 2011 – Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metron Aviation, a leading provider of advanced Air Traffic Management (ATM) products and services for the global aviation industry. This acquisition strengthens Airbus’ strategy to accelerate and support ATM programs that will dramatically improve global air transportation capacity, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Metron Aviation Energy and Alternative Fuels Expert to Speak at 49th International Paris Air Show
Company Awarded Contract to Produce Handbook for Alternative Fuel Distribution Programs
Dulles, Virginia — June 16, 2011—Metron Aviation’s Energy and Alternative Fuels expert, Dr. Bruno Miller, will be speaking at the upcoming 49th International Paris Air Show. The Paris Air Show will be taking place in the Le Bourget exhibition center from June 20-26, 2011. The show brings together aviation stakeholders from around the globe to showcase cutting-edge technological innovations.
Metron Aviation’s Don Antonucci and Monte Belger to Speak at CANSO Global ATM Summit &15th AGM
Dulles, Virginia— June 7, 2011— Metron Aviation’s Chairman, Don Antonucci, and Vice President of Industry Relations, Monte Belger, are set to speak at the upcoming CANSO Global ATM Summit & 15th AGM. The Global ATM Summit and 15th AGM is an annual gathering of the world’s leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) and aviation stakeholders, and will take place in Bangkok, Thailand on June 11 -14, 2011.
Metron Aviation Selected for SESAR ATM Research and Development
Dulles, VA, March 15, 2011— Metron Aviation announced today that it has been selected by Thales to perform advanced research and development work on the Single European Sky ATM Research program (SESAR)*. SESAR is the European program for air traffic management infrastructure modernization which aims to develop the Europe’s next generation air traffic control system. As announced last year, Metron Aviation was selected as the FAA’s prime contractor on the SE-2020 Research and Mission Analysis Set-Aside. SE-2020 is the FAA’s strategic program for implementing the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), and the ten-year contract awarded to Metron Aviation has a value of $ 1.15 billion.
Metron Aviation Appoints Monte Belger as Vice President of Industry Relations
Dulles, Virginia—March 1, 2011—Metron Aviation has announced that aviation industry veteran, Monte Belger, has been appointed Vice President of Industry Relations. Mr. Belger has over 35 years of experience in the aviation industry and was most recently Vice President of Transportation System Solutions for Lockheed Martin, following a distinguished career with the FAA.
Metron Aviation Appoints Mark Andrews as Weather Principal Subject Matter Expert
Dulles, Virginia—February 2, 2011— Metron Aviation has announced the appointment of Mark Andrews as Weather Principal Subject Matter Expert. Mr. Andrews possesses over 32 years of experience in meteorological activities, including planning, budgeting and operational execution and improvement of U.S. aviation-related services.