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Metropolitan Airport News
Produced by a team of aviation professionals and enthusiasts, our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.
Qatar Airways and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Gevo, Inc. have signed an offtake agreement, where the airline will purchase 25 million US gallons of neat SAF over the course of five years, with deliveries expected to commence in 2028 at various airports in California. Qatar Airways will be uplifting 5 million US gallons of neat SAF every year and will blend it with its existing supply of conventional jet fuel. The airline became the first airline in the Middle East and Africa region to announce its commitment to an international SAF offtake agreement. This partnership is part of the…
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that it is trialing new film to be used for wrapping transported goods as part of its sustainability strategy. IAG Cargo is working with the disposal company and film manufacturer Verpa Folie, who has developed this innovative solution of reduced-thickness polyethylene films with US-based BioNatur Plastics. With this new sustainable material that is 15 micron thickness, 100% recyclable, and biodegradable by landfill, IAG Cargo will save up to 15 tonnes of virgin polyethylene a year. This is beneficial on a global scale, where the receiving country of the…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the selection of Arup, one of the world’s top aviation planning and design firms, to oversee an ambitious vision plan for future development of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in partnership with leading architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). The master planner will be tasked with developing a comprehensive development strategy and blueprint – including extensive local community outreach and participation – to accommodate future growth and demand, improve the travel experience and identify opportunities for enhancing the sustainability and resiliency of the facility. “Today’s announcement reflects our…
American Airlines and Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) announce a new partnership that provides aspiring aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with a direct career path to American. The memorandum of understanding guarantees top candidates from AIM’s Chicago campus with interviews at American, provides ongoing engagement with American’s team of aviation maintenance professionals, and offers access to American’s maintenance facilities. Eligible students will also be offered financial assistance for certification exams and toolboxes to start their careers off on the right foot. “There is no better place to start an aircraft maintenance technician career than at American,” said Evie Garces, American Airlines…
American Airlines has signed new long-term agreements with the three major global distribution systems — Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport — to continue to provide easy ways for customers to purchase travel from American. These new agreements and American’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology provide customers with more opportunities to experience modern retailing with access to American’s content, including elevated offers and ancillary products in more channels. “We are proud to sign these new agreements and continue to strengthen our relationships with the three leading global distribution systems,” said American’s Senior Vice President of Partnership Strategy, Scott Laurence. “We look forward…
XWELL, Inc., formerly XpresSpa Group, Inc., announced a corporate rebranding of the Company to XWELL. XWELL unveiled a new visual identity and website in connection with the rebrand, and the Company’s Nasdaq ticker symbol will change from “XSPA” to “XWEL,” effective before the market opens on October 25, 2022. As the authority in health and wellness solutions for people on the go, the new name emphasizes the Company’s ongoing transformation and expansion of its health and wellness offerings. XWELL’s suite of brands will continue to operate under their existing names, including XpresSpa, Treat, XpresCheck, and HyperPointe. “We’re focused on growth with…
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., today announced an agreement with Amazon.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries to operate and maintain an initial fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 freighters starting in the fall of 2023. Hawaiian will maintain and fly Amazon’s A330s under Hawaiian’s FAA air carrier certificate to move cargo between airports near the online retailer’s operations facilities. The initial ten aircraft will enter into service in 2023 and 2024. The agreement also contemplates the ability to expand the fleet depending on Amazon’s future business needs. “We are excited to help serve Amazon customers by providing additional air…
Amazon Air has signed a firm agreement to lease ten A330-300P2F freighters from Altavair, taking advantage of the A330’s capacity and economics to help fulfill its one-day delivery promise to Amazon Prime customers. The aircraft will be operated for Amazon by Hawaiian Airlines, which has had A330s as a key element of its fleet since 2010. The ten airframes are being converted from passenger aircraft to freighters by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the center of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions. “We’re thrilled to welcome Airbus to our Amazon Air fleet,” said Philippe Karam, Director, Amazon Global Air Fleet &…
Cargo Transporters, Inc., an asset-based regional and national carrier announced that Shelley Dellinger has been promoted to the position of Director of Recruiting and Marketing. In her new role, Dellinger will oversee all driver recruiting and retention, and marketing activities for the company. “I am excited to be back in the recruiting arena and look forward to continuing to build on Cargo Transporters reputation for offering a solid, competitive employment package to its drivers,” Dellinger said. “But it goes beyond that because at Cargo Transporters, our culture sets us apart, and I can’t wait to share how that improves a…
ISS A/S (ISS) has announced the appointment of Alice Fournier as Chief Information Officer, Americas. In this role, Alice will be responsible for leading the company’s deployment of IT and digital systems and solutions across its Americas region. “The experience and energy Alice brings to ISS and to our global technology team of more than 800+ IT and digital experts will add tremendous value to our journey towards technology leadership in the facility management industry,” says Markus Sontheimer, Group Chief Information & Digital Officer. “Alice has established herself as an innovative and influential leader with deep experience driving digital and…