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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 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 Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport, today announced the addition of P.J. Clarke’s, For Five Coffee Roasters and Brooklyn Brewery to the terminal’s impressive suite of dining experiences, marking the first time any of the brands will be featured with their own airport location. All three are set to open with the new terminal in 2026. “These iconic brands will elevate the passenger experience and add to the uniquely New York sense of place…
Welcome to the October issue of Metropolitan Airport News. Following a record-breaking summer, with temperatures finally cooling down, it is starting to feel like fall. It’s my absolute favorite time of year for so many reasons, not the least of which is the beautiful show Mother Nature puts on in the Northeast. It’s a great time to do a little leaf peeping out East on Long Island or just about anywhere upstate. The weather is beautiful, and countless communities are celebrating the season with vibrant fall events. This month’s issue introduces us to a few of the very resourceful individuals…
Aviation Prep Academy is a vocational training program that prepares individuals for jobs in the aviation industry. Its students range from young people who have just graduated from high school and are seeking vocational direction to adults seeking to establish a career or change careers. The Academy has three components: Aviation Prep Academy works in partnership with the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre under the leadership of Executive Director Marguerite Grasing Keller. The agency, a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1984. It provides a wide range of services, including an After-School Child Care and Tutorial Program and the Hispanic Brotherhood…
JFKIAT – the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – has announced that Copa Airlines has extended its agreement through the next decade, building opportunity and momentum well into the next decade, as the transformation of JFK T4 continues and ushers in new enhancements to T4’s best-in-class customer experience. As the stewards of JFK T4, JFKIAT has a legacy of fostering a collaborative culture and open communication with its airline partners. The company’s strategic focus and entrepreneurial culture have resulted in an effective ecosystem focused on innovation, a customer-centric approach to delivering incredible journeys for passengers,…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B, announces the opening of the newest dining option for travelers and terminal employees: Mezze, a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant. Owned and operated by MSJ786, a Queens-based airport operator, Mezze offers quick, high-quality meals for people on the go. Mezze is halal-certified and serves wholesome, flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dishes made with fresh ingredients. The menu features gourmet sandwiches on rustic breads, hearty hot entrées, and fresh-baked pastries—providing convenient and satisfying options for guests moving through the terminal as well as employees working on site. Mezze joins the popular quick-service café NY Crêperie as the second offering by operator…
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) Executive Director, Brandon Fried, has warned that air freight networks are still adjusting to the end of de-minimis, with compliance tightening and the small-parcel model giving way to heavier, consolidated shipments. AfA members have reported higher duties, longer cycle times, and greater complexity in returns management since de-minimis thresholds ended on August 29, Fried told delegates at the FIATA World Congress 2025 in Hanoi. “The industry has moved overnight from light-touch clearance to full formal entry,” said Brandon Fried, Executive Director, AfA. “We are seeing fewer parcels but larger, better-documented shipments. Fraud has dropped, but working-capital and compliance…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today broke ground on a new AirTrain Newark system at Newark Liberty International Airport, launching construction of a modern, reliable 2.5-mile automated people mover. The new $3.5 billion system will replace the existing AirTrain, which opened in 1996 and has become outdated, over capacity, and unable to accommodate Newark Liberty’s rapid growth. The new AirTrain system is a major piece of the ongoing redevelopment of Newark Liberty International Airport. The redevelopment plan charts a comprehensive reimagining of the airport, complete with modern terminals and infrastructure, a more intuitive roadway network, and…
Avianca Cargo reaffirms its commitment to provide customers with consistent, high-quality service. With a modern fleet and an expanding network, the airline is strengthening its role as a strategic partner in the region and expanding its cargo operations with the addition of a new A330P2F. This aircraft joins Avianca Cargo’s fleet, operated in synergy with Avianca Cargo México, bringing the total to nine A330 freighters (six A330F and three A330P2F). The newly added freighter has a capacity of more than 60 tons and like the rest of the A330 family, it offers fuel efficiency, higher payload and volume capacity compared…
Global Elite Group shares the passing of Vice President Dhananjay “DK” Rai, who died unexpectedly after a medical emergency. For more than thirteen years, DK was an integral part of the Global Elite Group. His professionalism, leadership, and dedication helped shape the company into what it is today. Beyond his work, DK was known for his kindness, humility, and the way he always put others before himself. He touched countless lives, and his absence leaves a profound void for all who had the privilege of knowing him. DK is survived by his wife, Nitu, son, Aditya, and daughter, Shivangi. As…
JetBlue, Puerto Rico’s largest airline, today unveiled Isla del Bluencanto, a vibrant new aircraft livery designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez Rovira, also known as The Stencil Network. Selected by public vote in March, the bold design of the newly unveiled Airbus A320 celebrates Puerto Rico’s rich culture and spirit while showcasing iconic symbols of Puerto Rican heritage. The name Isla del Bluencanto combines Puerto Rico’s affectionate nickname, Isla del Encanto, with JetBlue, symbolizing the bond between the island and the airline. The aircraft’s new look was revealed today at The Flight Park in San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), where community…