Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Alaska Air Group today announced several leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and its people-first culture. After nearly 15 years of dedicated service to Alaska Airlines, Chief Operating Officer, Constance von Muehlen will retire. Von Muehlen joined Alaska in 2011 and became COO in 2021, where she led the airline through a period of significant growth and transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing safety, reliability, and innovation across the airline’s operations. Succeeding von Muehlen as Chief Operating Officer will be Jason Berry, a 30-year industry veteran who currently serves as President of Horizon Air and Executive Vice President of Cargo for…

JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Icelandair, the leading carrier of Iceland, today announced that Icelandair has selected T6 for its future operations at JFK. Icelandair joins partner airline JetBlue, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, ANA, Avianca, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Condor, Frontier, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Norse, and SWISS as the 15th international airline that will make T6 its new home at JFK when the terminal opens to passengers in 2026. Terminal 6 is a key component…

Zip Aviation made aviation history at the 2025 Ryder Cup, executing a record-breaking helicopter operation that set a new benchmark for event airlift logistics. Over the course of the championship at Bethpage Black, Zip Aviation conducted more than 300 flights carrying over 2,000 passengers, marking a historic milestone in both scale and precision for the aviation industry. “This was a record-breaking operation and a proud moment for our company and for aviation in New York,” said Itai Shoshani, CEO of Zip Aviation. “Together with the PGA of America, we have been developing and refining this helicopter operation since 2016 for the PGA,…

James (Jim) FitzGerald has accepted a position with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) as Senior Security Coordinator for Credentialing at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Jim recently retired from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), where he served as the Northeast Regional Operations Director for Surface Operations and previously held the position of Assistant Federal Security Director for Inspections at JFK. Before TSA, Jim began his federal career in 1998 as a Special Agent for the Federal Aviation Administration. In his spare time, Jim is also an adjunct instructor at a local college and a…

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is setting a new standard for duty-free shopping, blending the best in luxury with one-of-a-kind experiences, all brought to life by a joint venture team that includes first-time duty-free partners bringing a wealth of experience to the program. Susan Prevost, President and Founder of Prevost Consulting Group,is one of five joint venture partners collaborating with Duty Free Americas to create Skyline Duty Free by Duty Free Americas at the New Terminal One, a first-of-its-kind retail experience. The bespoke brand will span nearly 20,000 square feet, featuring a flagship store along…

Vaughn College has once again been recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of the best colleges in the Regional North category. Vaughn earned spots in multiple categories including #1 for “Social Mobility,” #18 for “Best Regional College,” and moved up nine points to receive a “Best Colleges for Engineering” recognition. “The ranking that makes us the proudest is to be number one in social mobility—this is the evidence that we are providing a transformational education for our students and a pathway to a highly employable, strong career path with top earning potential,” said Vaughn College…

The New Terminal One at JFK International Airport today announced that Ethos Farm Americas has been selected as a strategic provider to support guest experience services for the world-class all-international terminal. This partnership will play a pivotal role in helping New Terminal One deliver its vision of making every guest experience an extraordinary moment to remember. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an…

JetBlue and the New York Jets unveiled a new Jets-branded livery at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today. Named “J! E! T! B! L! U! E!” and designed with refreshed 2025 season branding, the aircraft showcases the team’s latest logos and colors, turning heads at 35,000 feet and on the tarmac. “We are so excited to unveil our third livery design with our long-term partner, JetBlue,” said Jeff Fernandez, New York Jets SVP, Business Development & Ventures. “Seeing this plane—and flying on it—is a chance to feel the energy, pride, and passion that define our team. It’s bold, it’s…

United CEO Scott Kirby was in Newark (EWR) to celebrate the airline’s operational turnaround at EWR and discuss the bright future for the carrier’s premier East Coast hub. This summer, United celebrated its best operational summer ever at EWR, putting the airport on par with JFK and LGA for on-time performance. In fact, United flights out of Newark arrived on-time more often this summer than flights operated by airlines out of JFK or LGA.* These rankings come as more than six million people flew United on-time through Newark this summer, the most in the airline’s history.** In addition, United’s Connection Saver technology helped more than 28,000 customers make tight…

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), today announced a partnership with Long Island-based Fortbrand Services LLC to manage the terminal’s future all-electric ground support (e-GSE) fleet in a common use, or pooled, setup. JFK will be the first airport in North America with new terminals offering pooled e-GSE, which represents a significant step toward achieving the Port Authority’s industry-leading commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The future all-electric T6 ground support fleet will eliminate…