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Metropolitan Airport News
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Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the selection of HNTB to lead the comprehensive feasibility study and concept design for the modernization of the terminal at Westchester County Airport (HPN). The selection marks a significant milestone in the County’s effort to reimagine the decades-old terminal and deliver a more modern, efficient and passenger-friendly experience, while maintaining full County ownership and operational control of the Airport. Jenkins said: “We all deeply value flying out of Westchester County Airport, but the reality is the currently terminal is not functional for basic needs like having a cup of coffee, sitting down on a chair or going…
The Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and aerospace company Radia recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of WindRunner, the next-generation ultra-large cargo aircraft, and related industrial development opportunities in Italy. WindRunner is the world’s largest aircraft and is being developed to enable direct transport of outsized cargo to locations inaccessible through conventional logistics systems. The program is designed to address critical gaps in global logistics and strategic mobility, supporting key sectors including defense, energy, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace. By reducing delivery timelines from months to days, or even…
Southwest Airlines Co. is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider to modernize its technology foundation and evolve how the airline operates, builds, and is able to serve its Customers. As part of this partnership, Southwest will transition from a largely on-premises environment to a cloud-based, AI- and agent-enabled architecture on AWS by 2028—laying the foundation to operate with greater speed, flexibility, and reliability to support the business. Technology powers nearly every part of the airline—from selling seats, to running daily operations, to supporting more than 70,000 Employees. As the airline continues to evolve its business…
Norse Atlantic Airways today announced the appointment of Frans Leenaars as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. Frans joins Norse with more than two decades of international leadership experience across aviation, travel and customer-focused businesses. Throughout his career, he has held senior commercial positions within Air France-KLM and Disney Parks & Resorts, as well as a range of executive leadership roles at TUI Group, one of the world’s leading travel companies. As CCO, he will be responsible for leading Norse’s global commercial strategy and technology developments, including continued network development, partnerships, customer experience, revenue management, sales, marketing and IT. “Frans…
JetBlue announced the next evolution of its award-winning Mint experience with the introduction of Kent Hospitality Group and its strategic partner, Four Clovers Hospitality Group, as JetBlue’s new onboard culinary partners. The collaboration brings a fresh, sophisticated and distinctly New York approach to inflight dining, elevating JetBlue’s premium business class experience with the creative forces behind some of the city’s most coveted restaurant reservations. Bringing the ‘New’ New York to Mint Beginning July 31, JetBlue will start introducing new menus across its domestic and transatlantic Mint experience, featuring dishes inspired by Kent Hospitality Group’s acclaimed restaurants, Birdee and Crown Shy. Offerings from Four Clovers…
United today unveiled a new specialty “Stars and Stripes” livery that celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary and announced a milestone to the airline’s United Military Pilot Program, an initiative that provides currently serving active-duty U.S. military pilots access to a conditional job offer with the airline much earlier than they were previously afforded.Since 2024, nearly 600 military pilots have transitioned to United through the program, with 500 more expected by the end of 2027. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, United’s new specialty livery takes to the skies this summer on a U.S.-built Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-800. Painted in Amarillo, Texas, the…
One hundred and twenty-four Aviation High School students participated on June 12 in a kick-off of the Reclaiming the Sky Resiliency Project designed to expand 9/11 education to New York’s high school students. The program gives students a chance to explore the courage and sacrifice of aviation workers on 9/11, including their paths to recovery, and apply the lessons to their lives. A bill in the NYS Senate has called for increased 9/11 education in NY schools. Through this program, Aviation High School is leading the way by demonstrating how the resiliency strengths of aviation’s 9/11 heroes can serve as…
After a generational run, the New York Knicks are champions. Delta Air Lines welcomed the team back to New York with a celebratory water cannon salute at Westchester County Airport (HPN) as the plane landed, marking the conclusion of the team’s 2026 season. The team touched down early Sunday morning following their epic victory in the final minutes of Game 5 in San Antonio, Texas. Since 2009, Delta has cheered on the New York Knicks as their official airline partner. As the number 1 carrier in New York, Delta’s commitment to the Knicks extends beyond the team, flying Knicks supporters…
The New Terminal One at JFK, the company delivering the new, world-class international terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, recently announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, From the Ground Up, with support from SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric’s global consulting practice. The report underscores the New Terminal One’s continued progress in building climate-resilient infrastructure, expanding energy efficiency initiatives, and investing in innovative technologies to support long-term sustainable airport operations. The ESG report highlights key milestones across environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance as the New Terminal One advances construction toward its first phase opening in 2026.…