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Metropolitan Airport News
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JetBlue Airways has joined Southwest Airlines in adding Telluride in Colorado to its route map this winter as US carriers continue to seek out new seasonal leisure routes. The New York-based airline plans to serve Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) from three of its focus cities beginning Dec. 19. MTJ is about 90 mins. north of Telluride, a popular ski destination. Flights from Boston (BOS) will be on Saturdays and select Wednesdays through March 27, 2021, while service from New York John F Kennedy (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) will be on Saturdays through Feb. 20. All three routes will be…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP) announced today that a state-of-the-art water feature is now operational in the brand new Arrivals and Departures Hall at LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B. LGP is the private entity managing and redeveloping the new terminal. The Arrivals and Departures Hall opened earlier this year, marking yet another milestone in the overall redevelopment project. The water feature, which is the centerpiece of Level 4 of the Hall, is a system that was developed by French company Aquatique Show. This is the only installation located in the Americas, and the only one located within an airport globally. The system…
Travelers at New York-area airports who refuse to don a mask will be subject to a $50 fine, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced. The list of airports includes John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International. Travelers without masks on the airports’ AirTrains as well as on NJ Path commuter trains will also be subject to fines if not wearing face masks. Up until now, the agency has relied on voluntary compliance. “Since March, the agency has used public announcements, posters and digital signage, mask giveaways and education days, and one-on-one interaction to make…
Textron Aviation was awarded a contract for two additional Beechcraft King Air 350-CPR turboprop aircraft for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO). After mission modifications by Sierra Nevada Corporation, these two Multi-role Enforcement Aircraft (MEA) aircraft will join a fleet of 23 other King Air 350 aircraft used to safeguard the United States homeland as part of the coordinated application of CBP’s aviation and maritime law enforcement resources. These aircraft will be the 26th and 27th Beechcraft King Air 350CER turboprop aircraft for the US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations. The…
JetBlue Airways has re-announced a new start date for its new non-stop service to Georgetown, Guyana, which was originally planned to start on April 2, 2020. The airline will begin to offer service between JFK International Airport and Cheddi Jagan International Airport starting December 11, 2020. The carrier will operate the route using its new A321neo aircraft. “Guyana service introduces a diverse and underserved destination to the JetBlue route map which will benefit both leisure travelers, as well as those visiting friends and relatives,” said Andrea Lusso, the airline’s director of route planning, at the time the service was announced.…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that the third quarter activity levels at the agency’s transportation facilities continued to show the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port Authority airports, PATH train, and tunnels and bridges reported significantly lower volumes in the third quarter of 2020 compared to the same period last year. Following domestic and international travel restrictions first implemented in March and global production shutdowns, the Port Authority had previously reported record declines in volume across its facilities during the second quarter of 2020. For the third quarter of 2020, from July through…
More than 100 pilots have contracted COVID since the start of the pandemic and between 30 and 70 are in quarantine at any given time, Brian Gaudet, spokesman for the Independent Pilots Association said. The union chief suggested that a spike in COVID cases could disrupt UPS’ operations during the peak shipping season. In response, UPS Airlines spokesman Mike Mangeot said; “These union claims are baseless,” During a call with analysts to discuss UPS’ earnings, the carrier said that they are concerned about the recent rise in COVID cases around the world and that any outbreak among pilots would be “a…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with Westfield, kicked off an autumn celebration of food, culture and entertainment at the World Trade Center campus. Aptly named “Oculus Outdoors,” this event series features outdoor movie screenings, retail activations, a bike valet and family-friendly activities. During weekends in October, visitors can experience Oculus Outdoors on Oculus Plaza, a public plaza underneath the wings of the Oculus on Fulton Street between Church Street and Greenwich Street. On Sunday, October 25, arts and crafts will be provided to families from 1 pm to 4 pm for spacious outdoor fun.…
While visiting various regional transportation hubs earlier this week as part of his official duties, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Deputy Administrator Michael T. Miklos stopped by the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles office to get his REAL ID-compliant driver’s license. “It was a simple process to get my REAL ID,” said Miklos, a resident of Middlesex County. “I brought all the necessary documents with me and completed the visit without any hassle. If you follow the CDC guidelines and protocols and the offices are open, it’s an ideal time to get your REAL ID license because the lines are short.”…
Arnold Sue is the CEO and co-owner of ASAK Solutions, LLC., a Ground Handling Company at JFK Airport. Arnold has worked at JFK Airport since 2007 for some of the largest Ground Handling companies. Arnold was born and raised in Queens, New York, where he attended Aviation High School, earning his FAA Aircraft Maintenance license. Arnold is also a member of the New York Air National Guard, where he holds the rank of a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer. 1. What was the driving force behind leaving a 13-year career to start your own ground services company? Quality. Working for numerous ground…