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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.
On Saturday, Civil Air Patrol’s Long Island Senior Squadron (LISS) and Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron participated in the Wreaths Across America wreath laying at Long Island National Cemetery. A total of 663 wreaths were sponsored between the two squadrons. This is part of an annual tradition of Civil Air Patrol participating in this event.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that a new labor framework will be implemented starting Jan. 11, 2026, rescinding the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other determinations. The new framework will return the agency back into a security-focused framework that prioritizes workforce readiness, resource allocation and mission focus with an effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The new framework is based on a determination made by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Sept. 29, 2025, entitled “Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA’s National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility, Mission…
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) announced that ASUR’s subsidiary ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC has completed the acquisition of URW Airports, LLC, the retail developer and operator of terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, for an enterprise value of $295 million U.S. Dollars. The purchase was completed with ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC acquiring all of the issued and outstanding equity interest of URW Airports, LLC from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s wholly owned subsidiary Westfield Development, Inc. The acquired entity will be called ASUR Airports, LLC (ASUR Airports). ASUR is…
The Airport Community Foundation (ACF) presented a $5,000 check to the Aviation High School Education Foundation (AHSEF) on Thursday during the school’s celebration of its 25th anniversary of the Annex at JFK Airport, building 141. The donation funds were raised through the ACF Golf Classic and will support scholarships for Aviation High School students interested in pursuing careers in the airport and aviation industries. The AHSEF Board of Directors comprises graduates from Aviation High School who are now working aviation professionals dedicated to actively promoting Aviation High School and showcasing AHSEF as an essential and vibrant partner of the school.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the new $4.2 billion JFK Terminal 6 (T6), today announced additional permanent artworks to be included in the JFK T6 Art Program, the terminal’s unique and comprehensive public art offering that will create a uniquely New York sense of place and a world-class passenger experience. Photographer and visual artist Lauren Karp has been commissioned to produce 24 original pieces, including two expansive murals to be featured in the TSA and CBP corridors. Karp will also create artwork that will be displayed in…
JetBlue announced that BlueHouse, the airline’s first-ever airport lounge, will officially open its doors at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 (T5) on December 18, 2025. As a major element of JetBlue’s broader JetForward strategy, which includes delivering more premium, customer-centric experiences, BlueHouse sets a new benchmark for approachable hospitality in the heart of T5. Inviting, stylish, and uniquely JetBlue, the space is designed to feel like an extension of home, inspired by the energy and character of New York City. It introduces a more relaxed, seamless experience to play, work and unwind, with thoughtful design and technology that…
The Containerization and Intermodal Institute (CII) announced that John Nardi, President of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, received the Connie Award, and Steven Rothberg, Founding Partner of Mercator International LLC, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Connie Awards Luncheon held at the Marriott Newark Liberty Airport Hotel on Monday, December 8th. Mr. Nardi received the Connie Award for his leadership and contributions to the maritime and intermodal sectors. A more than 35-year industry veteran, Mr. Nardi has helped shape the performance and competitiveness of the Port of New York and New Jersey through landmark labor…
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – partnered with Local, Queens-based Business Enterprise (LBE) Fratellini Restaurant Group, Inc. to open its proprietary brand, The BrooklynCounter, at T4, offering a dining experience that brings the sights, sounds, and tastes of a New York City food cart right into T4. The opening of The Brooklyn Counter comes amidst T4’s second phase of its redevelopment – transforming the passenger experienceand perfecting the art of travel – and joins a diverse lineup of announced food & beverage spaces at the terminal, including Eataly, Chopt, Boqueria, Villa Russo, and more. Designed…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that she is nominating Director of State Operations Kathryn Garcia as the next Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). In addition, Governor Hochul announced that she will name Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Operations Commissioner Jackie Bray as the new Director of State Operations. “I have long believed that my greatest talent is finding talent, and I am fortunate to have two of New York’s most talented public servants as my Director of State Operations. I am incredibly grateful to have had Kathryn Garcia serve in that…
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company, has developed a new digital tool using machine learning algorithms trained on 10 years of operational data to deliver highly accurate forecasts of cargo volumes by flight, truck, and day, providing each warehouse with precise data to align workforce and resources in advance. The air cargo industry has long struggled with accurate forecasting due to volatile volumes. Labor planning has often relied on manual estimates and historical averages, which can result in a 10-15% gap between staffing levels and actual workload, leading to inefficiencies, reactive operations, and inconsistent service quality. The Performance Management…