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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.
AirBridgeCargo Airlines, part of Volga-Dnepr Group with 30+ years of experience in oversized and super-heavy air cargo transportation, has masterminded delivery of 52-feet long busher equipment together with TVS SCS / Pan Asia Logistics Germany onboard Boeing 747-8F from Frankfurt (Germany) to Zhengzhou (China). The super-long cargo, weighing almost 16 tons, is meant to bolster a power transmission project in China. With years of practical experience and handling expertise in transporting super heavy and off sized cargoes, abc XL team has made all the necessary calculations and prepared build-up instructions to facilitate smooth loading procedures on the day of departure.…
Volga-Dnepr Group continues to support the life-saving uninterrupted supply chains through its dedicated services and Cargo Supermarket offering in partnership with DHL Global Forwarding LS&H sector experts. This time AirBridgeCargo Airlines and CargoLogicAir organized delivery of insulin in a batch of Envirotainer and DoKaSch RAP containers from Milan (Italy) to Chicago (USA). The finely honed performance of Alha Group, which covered warehouse and ramp handling activities, enabled smooth loading of 18 active containers onboard spacious Boeing 747F operated by CargoLogicAir. The medicines are aimed to support the permanent healthcare flows which were partially broken during the pandemic peak. ‘We are…
New credential authentication devices are being installed at various airport checkpoints, enabling passengers to insert their ID directly into a card reader, eliminating the need for a TSA screening officer to touch the ID. Many checkpoints now also feature computed tomography (CT) scanners, allowing TSA officers to manipulate an image on screen to get a better view of a bag’s contents. This technology often enables officers to clear items without having to open a carry-on bag. The new CT scanner further reduces the need for a passenger to remove contents of their bag during the screening process. Beyond TSA’s aggressive technology improvements…
Screening numbers have improved dramatically says the TSA, but we have a long way to go. A patch of blue appeared in the sky on Sunday, October 18th when The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 1 million passengers , representing the highest number of passengers screened at TSA checkpoints since March 17, 2020. In addition to screening one million passengers in a single day, TSA screened 6.1 million passengers at checkpoints nationwide during the week (Mon., Oct. 12 through Sun., Oct. 18). That weekly volume also represents the highest weekly volume for TSA since the start of the…
United Airlines is moving forward with plans to return to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport next year, with plans to “compete aggressively” on transcontinental routes to the West Coast. The Chicago-based carrier aims to connect JFK to the West Coast — likely its hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco — as well as to some of its other domestic hubs when flights resume in 2021, United CEO Scott Kirby said during a third quarter earnings call on October 15th. By returning to JFK during the coronavirus pandemic, United stands to join some of its smaller peers like JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and…
While Singapore Airlines is looking to diversify its fleet with the addition of Boeing 737s (800s and MAXs), it is still some way off from adjusting to a prolonged suppressed demand. Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop into JFK, though historically it flew into Newark. While passenger demand is bound to remain suppressed due to travel restrictions, the carrier expects a significant cargo market. On March 25th this year, the world’s longest regular passenger service was suspended indefinitely. However, it would seem that the date for the resumption of Singapore Airlines’ record-holding route has been decided. Beginning November 9th, Singapore Airlines will offer…
GatewayJFK launched a new security patrol to help keep our neighborhood safe and vibrant. The goal of the patrol is to provide extra eyes on the streets to prevent burglaries, illegal dumping, and graffiti. The unarmed security officers are responsible for patrolling the 215-acre area that makes up the GatewayJFK Business Improvement District. The patrol will act as a deterrent to crime, provide information and assistance to stakeholders, and address quality of life issues throughout the district. Security officers have been trained on the best ways to work with the New York City Police Department and will work cooperatively with…
“New York is continuing to rebuild and revitalize its infrastructure in the face of a long drought of federal support, and that commitment means moving the state’s airports into the 21st century,” Governor Cuomo said. “This new one-stop facility at Long Island MacArthur Airport will give businesses and visitors to the New York City and Long Island regions an improved and streamlined travel experience.” “Today’s groundbreaking of a new ground transportation facility at MacArthur Airport represents a new gateway to Long Island,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. “Modernizing our regional airports is critical to boosting business and tourism in our unique and diverse New York State regions, and another example of how we’re building back better than ever…
Sourced via Airbus’s Mobile, Alabama plant, the A220-900 will be delivered to JetBlue between the end of 2020 and through 2021. The total number delivered will be 70, and each plane delivered will replace JetBlue’s fleet of E190’s on a one to one basis. The new jet comes complete with a new tail pattern, called “Hops”, crafted by JetBlue’s own designers in homage to the practice in aviation of hopping, where a traveler takes multiple short trips or flights that add up to a “larger journey”. JetBlue described the A220-300’s spacious and comfortable cabin that makes it the perfect fit…
Airbus has delivered its first U.S.-assembled A220 aircraft from Mobile, Alabama, underlining the aircraft manufacturer’s role as a global aircraft producer and heralding the arrival of a new era in Airbus aircraft production in the United States. The aircraft was delivered to Delta Air Lines. “The delivery of the first U.S.-built A220-300 is a historic moment that highlights Airbus’ growing industrial footprint in North America and makes us all extremely proud,” said C. Jeffrey Knittel, Chairman & CEO Airbus Americas, Inc. “We look forward to seeing passengers delighted by the experience of travelling on board this brand new A220-300 proudly…