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Metropolitan Airport News
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MNG Airlines, which holds a significant share of the air cargo sector in Turkey, accelerated its fleet modernization efforts last year. They invested in acquiring and converting two A330-300 aircraft in order to increase loading capacity and reduce the company’s carbon footprint. Last year, MNG Airlines added Turkey’s first passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft, A330-300P2F, to its fleet. In February, the second A330-300 aircraft was positioned in Germany for conversion. MNG Airlines, which was established 25 years ago, holds a significant share of the air cargo industry in Turkey with its fleet of 9 wide-body aircraft. In addition to its…
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed the largest-ever fines ever against two passengers for alleged unruly behavior. The fines of $81,950 and $77,272, respectively, are part of the approximately $2 million the agency has proposed since Jan. 1, 2022. “If you are on an airplane, don’t be a jerk and don’t endanger the flight crews and fellow passengers. If you do, you will be fined by the FAA,” U.S. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg told THE VIEW today when he announced the fines. The $81,950-fine involves a passenger on a July 7, 2021, American Airlines flight from…
Cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Mead’s quote speaks of the powerful impact people can have when they mobilize in an organized manner to create change that is often rooted from the bottom or from other sources that may offer their support to a cause or a mission. Every day of the year, non-profit organizations and trade associations nationwide make a difference in countless people’s lives and the communities they serve or conduct their business. However, these organizations…
The five airports operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)—John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, New York Stewart International Airport, and Teterboro Airport—along with their terminals and fixed-base operators, have completed the annual reaccreditation process for GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a Division of ISSA. The reaccreditation demonstrates the airport system’s continued commitment to passenger health and safety. “Despite the challenges we face from the pandemic, the Port Authority continues to deliver the highest levels of safety for employees and our customers,” said Port Authority Chief…
El Al Israel Airlines has appointed Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, its present vice president for commercial and industry affairs, as chief executive officer. Ben Tal Ganancia will succeed Avigal Soreq, who was appointed CEO of Israel’s flag carrier in late 2020 and who said he would step down last month to become CEO of energy company Delek US Holdings. The cash strapped El Al last month signed a non-binding deal for a $130 million loan from insurer Phoenix Group, part of a government bailout package in which El Al was forced to lay off one-third of its workforce and trim its…
JetBlue confirmed it has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of Spirit to acquire Spirit for $33 per share in cash, implying a fully diluted equity value of $3.6 billion and providing full and certain value to Spirit shareholders. The proposal represents a premium of 52% to Spirit’s undisturbed share price on February 4, 2022, and a premium of 50% to Spirit’s closing share price on April 4, 2022. JetBlue firmly believes its proposal constitutes a “superior proposal” under Spirit’s merger agreement with Frontier and represents the most attractive opportunity for Spirit’s shareholders. The combination of the two airlines would position JetBlue…
Gaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo announced the successful testing and commissioning of the AMDT FULL ELEC automotive multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets, with production underway for delivery in Q2 2022. This multi-directional transporter for airport cargo operations has been developed by Gaussin in close collaboration with Qatar Aviation Services Cargo (the cargo ground handling subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group). It is zero-emission, 100% electric, and compatible with all types of unit load devices (ULDs). It has a payload of up to 7.7 tons, battery life of up to 6 hours, and is rechargeable, allowing 24/7 use. The AMDT FULL…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees at John F. Kennedy International Airport said goodbye to CBP Agriculture K-9 Bobo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, who spent five years with CBP at JFK. “We grew accustomed to watching Bobo enthusiastically protect the nation against prohibited animal and plant products,” said Frank Russo, Director, Field Operations New York. “We are going to miss seeing him in action.” Bobo began his service in 2017 when he was donated by Putnam County Animal Control Center in Georgia. He attended the National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, GA. After 10 weeks of training, he was…
Airport hospitality group OTG and UNICEF USA (United Nations Children’s Fund) today announced an initiative to allow travelers to donate to Ukraine relief directly from the airport iPads as well as OTG’s mobile ordering technology. OTG will match up to $100,000 in donations that are made from its airport technology. OTG manages hundreds of dining and retail locations in airports across the country including Newark, LaGuardia, JFK, Philadelphia, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. This campaign will allow passengers to make a UNICEF donation when ordering or when paying the bill on the airport’s iPad…
At the March 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting, Sherien Khella was elected as Treasurer, following the retirement of Cheryl Yetka. In her new capacity as Treasurer, Sherien will oversee the Agency’s essential financial functions, including cash and liquidity management, insurance risk management, investment management, and debt management. Sherien joined the Port Authority in 2007 as a Senior Economic Analyst in Planning, before moving to Management & Budget, where she served as both a Supervising Financial Analyst/ Economist and a Supervising Budget Analyst. In 2014, she was named Advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and then was appointed Deputy Director of…