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Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Named to New York’s Queens Power List

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of 5G and Wi-Fi solutions, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the 2023 Queens Power List .
  • Presented by Schneps Media, the list recognizes government officials and business leaders committed to economic growth, improved public services, and a higher quality of life for all Queens residents.
  • Boingo was honored for bringing fast, accessible cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity to major transportation hubs in the region, including JFK, LaGuardia and Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) locations, including Jamaica Station.
  • That’s why Boingo is dedicated to keeping Queens connected with fast, reliable cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity,” said Finley.

Parsons Reports Strong Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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  • Second quarter 2023 adjusted EBITDA including noncontrolling interests increased by $3 million, or 10%, compared to the prior year period.
  • Cash flow from operating activities: Second quarter 2023: $23 million compared to $51 million in second quarter of 2022.
  • During the second quarter of 2023, the company won six single-award contracts worth more than $100 million each, a company record.
  • In addition, the company won an additional $100 million contract after the 2023 second quarter ended.

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Elected to Regional Plan Association Board of Directors

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been elected to the Regional Plan Association (RPA) Board of Directors.

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been elected to the Regional Plan Association (RPA) Board of Directors.
  • “Our new RPA Board of Directors members bring years of expertise in the fields of transportation, construction, infrastructure and communications.
  • Mike Finley’s work at Boingo touches each of these core industries and his seasoned leadership developing modern wireless infrastructure for the tri-state area is a welcomed addition to our team,” said Regional Plan Association President & CEO Tom Wright.
  • “Boingo’s reliable wireless networks are a vital part of the region’s efforts to create more efficient, accessible and safer infrastructure,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

HNTB's New Jersey office named best place to work by NJBIZ.com

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New Jersey office of HNTB Corporation is among the Best Places to Work in New Jersey, according to NJBiz.com.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New Jersey office of HNTB Corporation is among the Best Places to Work in New Jersey, according to NJBiz.com .
  • An evaluation of HNTB's corporate practices, policies, philosophy and demographics also are included in the ranking.
  • The top 150 Best Places to Work winners for 2023 were announced on July 12, 2023.
  • "We're extremely honored to be named in New Jersey as a best place to work," said Stephen Dilts, HNTB's New Jersey office leader and senior vice president.

Skanska-led JV with Halmar Awarded $1.24B Contract to Design and Reconstruct JFK International Airport’s Central Terminal Area Roadways, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

“We are honored to have the opportunity to design and construct a world-class landside gateway for one of New York’s most highly traveled international aviation hubs,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president for Skanska USA Civil’s East Coast region.

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  • “We are honored to have the opportunity to design and construct a world-class landside gateway for one of New York’s most highly traveled international aviation hubs,” said Michael Viggiano, executive vice president for Skanska USA Civil’s East Coast region.
  • We know the airport and we understand the critical nature of aircraft operations and movements security, as well as safe access and customer experience,” said Chris Larsen, CEO of Halmar International, LLC.
  • “The new two main loops will simplify roadway operation and create a more travel friendly experience for the more than 62 million passengers who come through JFK each year.
  • Also included, is the design and construction of a modern Ground Transportation Center which features:
    The project is expected to reach final completion by December 2027.

Skanska builds roadway and transportation center at JFK Airport in NY, USA, for USD 868M, about SEK 9.1 billion

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Monday, June 26, 2023

Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 868M, about SEK 9.1 billion, in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2023.

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  • Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 868M, about SEK 9.1 billion, in the US order bookings for the second quarter of 2023.
  • The project consists of the design and construction of the on-airport roadway transportation network as well as utility relocations and upgrades.
  • The project will improve user connectivity and access to the surrounding terminals.
  • For further information please contact:
    Jacob Birkeland, Head of Media Relations and Public Affairs, Skanska AB, tel +46 (0)10 449 04 94
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HNTB welcomes James Starace as vice president, project director

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James Starace, PE, has joined HNTB as vice president and project director. Based in Newark, New Jersey, Starace will focus on helping the firm's clients in New Jersey deliver their largest and most challenging transportation projects.

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  • PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- James Starace, PE, has joined HNTB as vice president and project director.
  • Based in Newark, New Jersey, Starace will focus on helping the firm's clients in New Jersey deliver their largest and most challenging transportation projects.
  • Prior to joining HNTB, Starace spent nearly four decades with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ultimately serving as chief engineer for the bi-state agency.
  • Starace received his bachelor's degree in engineering from SUNY Maritime College and a master's degree in civil engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.

JetBlue and Frontier Announce Divestiture Agreement in Connection with JetBlue’s Combination with Spirit

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced that the airlines have entered into a definitive agreement under which JetBlue will divest all of the holdings of Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) at New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Frontier in connection with JetBlue’s planned merger with Spirit.

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  • JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced that the airlines have entered into a definitive agreement under which JetBlue will divest all of the holdings of Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) at New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Frontier in connection with JetBlue’s planned merger with Spirit.
  • These divestitures are part of JetBlue’s upfront commitments included in the merger agreement with Spirit and are conditioned on the closing of the JetBlue-Spirit transaction.
  • “We are committed to ensuring our combination with Spirit preserves ultra low-cost carrier access in New York,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue.
  • JetBlue expects to close the transaction with Spirit in the first half of 2024.

Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley Named to New York’s ‘Power Players in Aviation’ List

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Monday, April 24, 2023

Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the amNY, PoliticsNY and Airport Voice 2023 Power Players in Aviation list.

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  • Boingo Wireless , a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the amNY, PoliticsNY and Airport Voice 2023 Power Players in Aviation list.
  • The list, researched and published by Schneps Media, recognizes influential government officials and business leaders dedicated to bettering New York metropolitan area airports.
  • Boingo was honored for delivering world-class cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity at major airports including John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR).
  • No matter the 5G technology, we can deploy it to efficiently connect a wide range of airport services through one central and neutral provider,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

CHLI ANNOUNCES NEW CONGRESSIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

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Friday, April 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is proud to announce the addition of two new Congressional members to its bipartisan board of directors. These additions serve to solidify the representation of thoughtful leaders from the Hill in support of CHLI's vision of advancing the Hispanic community's diversity of thought and its important mission to develop future leaders.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is proud to announce the addition of two new Congressional members to its bipartisan board of directors.
  • The new members of the Board of Directors are U.S. Representative Carlos Gimenez, (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Rob Menendez, (D-NJ).
  • They join an impressive list of existing bipartisan Congressional members on the board, which can be found on the CHLI website: https://chli.org/leadership/ .
  • The Board and our vital programs will be well served by their expertise and dedication," said The Honorable Lincoln Diaz-Balart, CHLI Chairman.