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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.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) renewed its government/industry partnership with the National Air Transportation Association – Compliance Services (NATACS) for an additional five years. Entering its third decade, NATACS will continue to operate as a Trusted Fingerprint Facility to process Biographical and Biometric information and other services for certain Commercial, Business, and General aviation populations. Under the agreement, NATACS continues to provide pre-enrollment, enrollment, biometric collection, secure data transmission and results in distribution for covered individuals such as crew members and flight training candidates. This is accomplished through the NATACS-managed network of more than 350 certified Trusted Agents located worldwide.…
Delta Cargo supported the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York to ship approximately 7,000 pounds of generic medicines and non-perishable canned meals from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) on flights from October 7-8. “Part of the food and provisions provided by the Dominican community in New York and with facilities offered by Delta Airlines, began to arrive in the DR to support the victims of Fiona in this region,” said Consul Jaquez, Consulate General of Dominican Republic. “One of Delta’s most strongly held core values is our commitment to the health and…
On October 19, JFKIAT hosted the 8th Annual T4 Safety & Security Conference focused on the message “Be Aware and Prepare.” During the virtual conference, they shared information on the “Family Assistance Program” and the resources available to airlines and discussed JFKIAT’s role in the early hours of a crisis. Speakers included: Huntley Lawrence, COO, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Anne Marie van Hemert, Head of Aviation Business Development; Managing Director Cargonaut, Royal Schiphol Group Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Disaster: Family Assistance at Schiphol Airport. Panelists included: Frank DiMola, President, TFAC; John Arancio, Deputy General Manager, Port…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Navya, a leading French autonomous mobility company, announced it would be holding a demonstration of two-vehicle shuttle platooning at the JFK Aqueduct Parking Lot, the first-of-its-kind at a North American airport. The three-day demonstration began on Oct. 17, and will demonstrate two eight-passenger electric autonomous vehicle (AV) shuttles in a platoon to simulate how AV technology could serve passengers in the future. AV technology in public transit is envisioned to move passengers safely and efficiently in an airport environment. Platooning is an important feature for AVs as it allows for…
It began with a day of training for the members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), then a good old-fashioned barbecue fundraiser for the Long Island Group of CAP. Cadets aged 12 through 18 sought mentorship from senior member qualified skill evaluators in learning skills ranging from basic to advanced in areas such as urban direction finding, operating communications equipment, cybersecurity, mission staff assistant, flight time in a full-motion Red Bird flight simulator, and the highlight – taking the controls during flight in our Cessna airplanes. The orientation flights in our Cessnas are flown by our volunteer pilots, who effectively…
Capital One Landing is an alternative to the traditional lounge experience focused on bringing elevated dining to the heart of the terminal. The award-winning José Andrés Group, will design this new culinary-focused concept’s food and beverage menu, focusing on authentic, Spanish-style tapas. Located in metropolitan airports where shorter stays are the norm and debuting at both LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s Terminal 2 (DCA), Capital One Landings will offer a top-notch dining experience in the heart of the terminal, making them convenient for travelers to access as they head to catch their flight. A complement to its airport lounges,…
Modern Aviation announced it has executed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Mystic Jet Center, LLC, which operates Mystic Jet Center at Groton-New London Airport in Groton, CT (KGON), Columbia Air Services-BHB, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton, Maine (KBHB), and Columbia Air Services-RUT, LLC, which operates Columbia Air Services at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland, VT (KRUT) from their two owners. Modern Aviation’s CEO Mark Carmen, stated, “We are excited to have the opportunity to continue to grow and expand our presence in the northeast. All three locations are in…
Delta Cargo has approved the Envirotainer Releye RAP for use in its fleet. With this approval, it can now transport the Releye RAP throughout its expanding global pharma network, increasing capacity to meet the growing need for temperature-controlled, connected ULD solutions. Envirotainer is the global market leader in secure cold chain solutions for air transportation of pharmaceuticals. The RAP is the largest of the new generation Releye containers, and it is designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. Its integrated live monitoring enables unique insight into a shipment’s condition and location while its increased efficiency reduces each…
Tailwind Air has announced the fastest way to travel between Manhattan and Washington, D.C. Service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) utilizes an FBO’s private aircraft terminal and Manhattan’s Skyport Marina at East 23rd Street (NYS). “We are confident that our Washington area IAD service will resonate well with our customers and are looking forward to providing this unique service. The ability to take off from a private terminal at a major international airport and land on the water in Manhattan will be a time-saving benefit for our customers,” said Tailwind Air CEO Alan Ram. Straddling Fairfax and Loudoun counties,…
Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I plane will journey from D23 Expo 2022 in Anaheim to Palm Springs, California, where it will be celebrated mid-October when it is displayed alongside the Palm Springs Air Museum collection. In addition, a new exhibit will be constructed at the Museum and open on Walt Disney’s birthday, December 5, 2022. This new exhibit will highlight the history of the plane—also known affectionately as “The Mouse”— and showcase its significance to The Walt Disney Company’s history and its relevance to the Palm Springs Area. “We are so happy to have Walt’s plane make a ‘landing’ at the Palm Springs Air Museum, just a few miles from where…