INSIDE THIS ISSUEIvar C. Satero Appointed as Director of San Francisco International Airport A Masterpiece in Progress: Terminal 1 Renovation Breaks Ground at SFO Now Open: New Shopping, Dining & Service Options SFO Welcomes airberlin, Fiji Airways, WOW Air & Volaris Flight Arrivals: Upcoming Service Additions at SFO Fashion in Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design SFO Honored in CIO Magazine’s Annual “CIO 100” Awards New Control Tower at SFO Honored as Top Engineering Project in America |
Ivar C. Satero Appointed as Director of San Francisco International AirportMayor Edwin M. Lee announced the appointment of Ivar C. Satero as Director of the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), following the retirement of Director John L. Martin who has led the world class international airport for the last 20 years. Satero is currently the Chief Operating Officer of SFO and formerly held the position of Deputy Director for Design and Construction. “The San Francisco International Airport is our City’s gateway to the world, and I am confident that Ivar Satero’s tremendous achievements and experience will ensure SFO continues to meet the needs of a growing airport that serves 50 million passengers and generates $36 billion in economic activity for the region,” said Mayor Lee. “SFO has been transformed under John Martin’s leadership and innovative service for the last two decades. I look forward to working together with Ivar and the Airport Commission on our investment in the future of our airport, taking it to new heights, for our residents and visitors to enjoy for generations to come.” Satero has worked with SFO for the last 22 years as Chief Operating Officer, as Deputy Airport Director for Design and Construction, and prior to this as Program Manager, developing, maintaining and operating one of the fastest growing airports in the world. Satero led the development of the Airport’s five-year strategic plan. Prior to SFO, Satero worked at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission as Project Engineer, engineering projects for Muni Railway and Hetch Hetchy Water and Power as well as at the Department of Public Works as Project Engineer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from San Jose State University and a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from San Francisco State University. Satero was selected after a national search for SFO’s next airport director. His appointment is effective July 21, 2016.
A Masterpiece in Progress: Terminal 1 Renovation Breaks Ground at SFOSFO held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the renovation of Terminal 1, the airport’s oldest passenger facility. The $2.4 billion project, slated to be completed in phases from 2016 to 2024, will create an interim Boarding Area B to accommodate continued passenger activity while an entirely new structure takes shape. The ambitious project will also create a new centralized security checkpoint, a new consolidated baggage handling system, new dining and retail concessions, and post-security connecting walkways. “The renovation of Terminal 1 is another milestone in our City’s effort to keep SFO a world class airport, and on this day we also celebrate another milestone for SFO in Airport Director John L. Martin’s final public appearance before his retirement,” said Mayor Ed Lee. “For more than 20 years, John’s leadership has transformed SFO into a world-class airport, reflecting all that is great about the San Francisco Bay Area. The renovation of Terminal One is a perfect retirement gift, and the completed facility will serve as a tribute to his visionary leadership.” “With the renovation of Terminal 1, my role at SFO comes full circle,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “When I assumed this position, the face of the Airport was changing dramatically, with the construction of a new International Terminal. Over the course of 20 years, it has been my pleasure to continually take our airport experience to new heights. The Terminal 1 renovation will once again surprise and delight travelers at SFO, delivering on the goal to create an exceptional airport experience.” Originally opened in 1963 as the “South Terminal”, the Terminal 1 facility is the oldest passenger terminal in use at SFO. The project will include the demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of a new Terminal 1 Center and Boarding Area B. An Interim Boarding Area B, made up of nine fully-operational gates, will be developed while future facilities are constructed. Upon completion, Boarding Area B will feature a total of 24 gates, including 6 gates which can accommodate international arrivals by providing direct access to the U.S. Customs & Border Protections Federal Inspection Area. Connecting walkways located post-security will provide easy access to International Boarding Area A and Boarding Area C. Phasing Schedule September 2016: Interim Boarding Area B opens with 9 gates December 2018: New Boarding Area B opens with 9 gates June 2019: New Boarding Area expands to 17 gates September 2020: New Boarding Area B reaches full capacity of 24 gates Mid-2024: Terminal 1 Center, refreshed Boarding Area C complete For more information, visit Terminal 1 Redevelopment.
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Fashion in Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design
Eighty-five years of airline fashion are now on view at San Francisco International Airport. Presented by SFO Museum, Fashion in Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design celebrates this unique type of women’s wear with an in-depth look at female flight attendant attire from 1930 to the present. Featuring over 70 complete ensembles and accessories from the likes of Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Oleg Cassini, Vivienne Westwood and others, Fashion in Flight reveals the design history and evolution of the airline uniform, its iconic status in popular culture, and its dynamic relationship to the world of fashion. The creations of more than 30 renowned fashion houses and designers are represented in the exhibition. Fashion in Flight traces uniform design from the pre-war and utility fashion eras, through the period of engagement with European couturiers and Hollywood costumers that produced extraordinary collections for airline clientele during the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, to today’s select designers who are keeping airlines at fashion’s forefront. Included are uniforms by Adolfo, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Pierre Balmain, Bill Blass, Pierre Cardin, Oleg Cassini, André Courrèges, Christian Dior, Halston, Edith Head, Stan Herman, Macario Jiménez, Christian Lacroix, Ralph Lauren, Don Loper, Jean Louis, Hanae Mori, Jean Patou, Emilio Pucci, Ben Reig, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood. As air travel dramatically increased over the decades, these designers were called upon by dozens of airlines to dress cabin crews in ways that projected brand identity, the excitement of the jet age, and the fashions of the times. The unique design challenges, opportunities, and successes in meeting these demands are reflected in the masterful and memorable uniforms on exhibition. Fashion in Flight: A History of Airline Uniform Design throughout the International Terminal Main Hall and the Aviation Museum. All galleries are located pre-security; the Main Hall galleries are always open, and the Aviation Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays and private events. This exhibition will be on display through January 8, 2017.
SFO Honored in CIO Magazine’s Annual “CIO 100” Awards
Ian Law, Chief Information Officer, and the Airport information technology team recognized for innovative solutions SFO was selected as a 2016 honoree by IDG’s CIO magazine, a globally-recognized resource for Chief Information Officers and information technology leaders. In its 29th annual “CIO 100” awards, the magazine recognized SFO’s Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) group for their innovative use of information technology to create and deliver business value. “We are proud to be an industry leader, demonstrating the power of technology to transform the airport experience,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “From a prototype mobile app that provides indoor navigation for visually-impaired travelers to a system that integrates app-based airport ground transportation, the ITT group at SFO continues to lead the way. We are honored to receive this national recognition from the respected staff of CIO magazine.” "Delivering innovation and business value are top priorities for CIOs everywhere, and our CIO 100 awards program celebrates the leading IT organizations that excel at both," said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO Events. "Our 2016 winners are raising the bar even higher this year with their outstanding work in digital transformation, customer focus and IT-business collaboration." In 2015, SFO was honored with a “Best of California” award by the Center for Digital Government, which recognizes public-sector employees and local government organizations for their contribution to information technology issues in the State of California. In the category of “Best In-House Developed Application”, SFO was recognized for creating an Application-Based Commercial Transport System, which tracks app-enabled commercial vehicles operating at the airport boundaries. The previous year, SFO unveiled a prototype version of a smartphone application which can help visually-impaired passengers to navigate through an airport terminal. The app was developed through San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program, which paired SFO with the Indoo.rs, a leader in indoor navigation technology, to develop the prototype in a relatively short span of 16 weeks. SFO’s Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITT) is a telecom, network, internet and hosting service provider to the Airport and its business partners including airlines, concession tenants and government agencies. ITT's vision is to lead the way in taking on new challenges in technology adoption and management in the aviation industry and the government sector.
New Control Tower at SFO Honored as Top Engineering Project in America
SFO was recognized as the top engineering project in the United States. In an awards ceremony held in Washington D.C. on April 19th, the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) named the tower facility as the 2016 “Grand Conceptor Award Winner” for employing a cutting-edge vertical post-tensioned system, enabling the tower to remain upright and fully operational after a major earthquake. “The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at SFO is the physical manifestation of our partnering approach to construction projects, delivering innovative engineering solutions in an iconic design,” said Airport Director John L. Martin. “I congratulate the entire team for their achievement, and I thank the American Council of Engineering Companies for bestowing their highest national award to this project.” Walter P. Moore, a civil engineering firm based in San Francisco, was presented with the award for employing the vertical post-tensioning solution to meet the unique structural needs. The tower is the tallest structure in the United States to employ the post-tensioning concept. The conceptual design was created by airport master architecture firm HNTB, with the detailed design work accomplished by Fentress Architects, the design partner with Hensel Phelps on the design-build team. The resulting 221-foot-tall torch-shaped tower and offset control “cab” creates a distinctive form that sets a new design standard while being seismically sound and meeting the FAA’s strict requirements. The facility includes office space for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel as well as passenger walkways connecting Terminals 1 and 2 both pre- and post-security. Designed to achieve LEED® Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council, the facility features include photovoltaic panels, natural daylight in offices and the public lobby, a roof garden, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems, programmable light-emitting diode (LED) lighting; electric vehicle charging stations, and sustainably-produced interior finish materials.
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