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Metropolitan Airport News
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American Airlines has retired the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 fleet as most of the remaining 26 aircraft took their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico (ROW). The MD-80, also known as the Super 80, was the workhorse of the airline’s fleet throughout the 1980s and beyond. The Super 80 era began at American in May 1983 with three aircraft serving six cities — Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Detroit (DTW); New York City (LGA); Memphis, Tennessee (MEM); Nashville, Tennessee (BNA); and Ontario, California (ONT). When introduced, the MD-80 was one of the most fuel efficient commercial airplanes in the sky.…
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Delta Air Lines is investing $2 million to partner with Northwest Advanced Bio-fuels, LLC (NWABF) for the feasibility study of a biofuel production facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel and other biofuel products. The sustainable aviation fuel, expected to be produced in a facility in Washington State, could be used in Delta operations at stations in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. NWABF’s project would utilize wood residue deposits and wood slash lying on forest floors to produce the biofuel, which would qualify under an approved carbon-reducing pathway recognized by the…
JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) today announced the newest round of grants from the JetBlue Foundation, the first airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and STEM education. This year, the JetBlue Foundation is fueling 13 programs with nearly $250,000 in grants to benefit their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and aviation initiatives. This round of grants will support education programs focused on mentorship and technical education training, with the goal of adding more diversity within STEM and the aviation industry. “The JetBlue Foundation is creating clearer career pathways for the next generation in aviation,” said Ursula Hurley, president of the JetBlue…
The Cradle of Aviation is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (9/15-10/15) with several special events that support the museum’s long-term vision to inspire and serve the growing Long Island Latinx Community with cultural, educational and family-oriented programs focused on aerospace, technology, and Latinx STEM leaders. With Hispanics currently underrepresented in STEM fields, The Cradle hopes to encourage students to futures in STEM through active engagement and programming. October 5 – Hispanic Heritage Day: Celebrando Nuestras Raices Celebrate Hispanic heritage with a day full of music, art and family activities such as face painting, making bookmarks, gliders and other activities. Learn about the…
After official announcement of partnership with cargo.one, AirBridgeCargo (ABC) and CargoLogicAir (CLA) are now ready to go live with the first bookings via digital platform thus opening numerous opportunities for its existing and potential customers. From now on, ABC and CLA capacities are available online for cargo, covering general and premium services, originating from Frankfurt, Munich and Leipzig in Germany, as well as Amsterdam in the Netherlands with further plans for expansion of online points. “Being part of digital booking platforms becomes essential for air cargo players if they want to embrace new sales channels and expand their customer…
Travelers at JetBlue’s home terminal – Terminal 5 (T5) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can look forward to a bigger taste of the Big Apple this winter. Seven New York-based dining concepts will add to the range of food and beverage options in JetBlue’s home at T5. It’s the biggest refresh to the concession program since New York’s Hometown Airline opened its brand-new terminal a decade ago. The tasty new dining concepts cover more than 7,200 square feet of concessions space. This first phase of the redevelopment by Fraport USA will bring some of New York’s…
The Global Foundation for First Responders Second Annual Blue and Red Tie Gala was held on September 12, 2019 at the Carltun, Eisenhower Park. Established in 2015 by William McGuire, President and CEO of Global Elite Group, the Global Foundation’s mission is to support the families of first responders who lost their lives saving others in the line of duty. Every penny raised by this event goes directly to the foundation, the organization is run entirely by volunteers. The evening began with a performance by the Nassau County Emerald Society Pipe Band, followed by an invocation from Reverend Dabee, and…
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, recently donated 400 backpacks to the students of M.S. 226 – Virgil I. Grissom. Members of JFKIAT’s executive team joined M.S. 226 students to celebrate the school’s longstanding relationship with JFKIAT. In addition to the 400 backpacks that JFKIAT provided, the company also hosted a back-to-school drive throughout Terminal 4 in August where JFKIAT employees donated calculators, pencils, folders and many other items that students would need for the school year. The donation is a part of JFKIAT’s broader corporate philanthropy program for Terminal 4, 4GOOD, which aims…
Technicians have a virtually limitless ceiling when it comes to income because of things such as shift options and flat-rate pay plans. It seems as if every article, blog and podcast about the driver shortage—should they be made physical—would seemingly extend from coast to coast. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s report, “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry—2018,” the driver shortage is the number one concern of respondents, followed by the Hours of Service rules and then driver retention, clearly spurred by the driver shortage. The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate was number four. Even with those issues though,…
The Port of New York and New Jersey is touting efforts to clear the air around its marine terminals as the first zero-emission drayage truck goes into service. New Jersey-based Best Transportation used an electric truck to transport a 14,000-pound container from Maher Terminals in Elizabeth, New Jersey to a Costco location 34 miles away in Monroe, New Jersey. This is the first trial of a zero-emission truck for a container move, the port said. The second-generation battery electric drayage truck from China’s BYD is powered by a battery pack that produces enough power for an estimated range of 125…