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Metropolitan Airport News
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Turkish Airlines has awarded a three-year cargo and ground handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company. The services began on July 17, 2025, at Miami International Airport (MIA) and will begin August 1, 2025, at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Under the agreement, WFS will provide comprehensive cargo handling, mail processing, and ramp handling services at MIA building 707, while JFK building 260 will handle cargo and ramp operations. The partnership will support Turkish Airlines’ robust cargo operations with four weekly flights handling approximately 18,250 tonnes annually at MIA, and three weekly flights processing 36,000 tonnes…
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDE) to purchase Blade’s leading urban air mobility passenger business. Blade’s Medical division, which was not included in the transaction and will remain a separate public company, is to partner with Joby on medical transportation. In addition to unlocking immediate market access and infrastructure across key urban corridors in New York City and Southern Europe, the acquisition will allow Joby to combine its best-in-class technology with Blade’s decade of experience delivering premium customer…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today joined with elected officials and community leaders from southeast Queens to break ground on a project that will expand a truck parking facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), tripling the number of trucks that can park on-airport, and adding new concessions and bathrooms. Expanded on-airport truck parking will help to better manage the increasing cargo operations at JFK while also addressing community concerns with the growing number of trucks that park illegally on neighborhood streets near the airport. “Breaking ground for the expansion of truck parking facilities at…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today kicked off “Housing Week” by unveiling a sweeping proposal to build approximately 3,000 homes and 60 acres of public space on the site of the former Flushing Airport in College Point, Queens. The development — led by New York City-based firms Cirrus Workforce Housing and LCOR Incorporated — is projected to generate $3.2 billion in economic activity over the next 30 years, creating over 1,300 union construction jobs and 530 permanent careers. Cirrus-LCOR’s proposal also includes sustainable design elements and…
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is piloting the world’s first mobility cart tracking solution, which is delivering measurable improvements to the passenger experience. As the stewards of JFK T4 – the largest and busiest terminal at JFK – JFKIAT has a legacy of fostering a collaborative culture and passenger-focused innovation at the terminal. JFKIAT is enhancing the complimentary mobility cart service at T4 by providing real-time tracking, pick-up locations, and support to potentially expand the service across the terminal in the future. The pilot service is available for passengers in need ofassistance, with carts…
Norse Atlantic ASA announces the appointment of Kristin Berthelsen as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Berthelsen has been a member of Norse Atlantic’s senior management since 2021 and comes from the position of Chief of Staff and Culture Officer. She has played a key role in establishing the company’s organization and advancing the company’s unique culture. Her leadership has contributed to Norse Atlantic’s recognition as an innovative long-haul airline with modern aircraft offering affordable fares. “Kristin has been integral to Norse Atlantic’s operational progress during our start-up and initial growth phase. Her leadership and strategic insights, combined with…
Bryan Rowan is an airport and project finance professional with more than 18 years of experience in finance leadership, advisory, and consulting, specializing in business & financing plan development, the execution of project financings, negotiation of use & lease agreements, forecast & budget preparation, financial modeling, and quantitative analysis. Bryan Rowan previously served as the Director of Financial Planning, Analysis, and Strategy for JFK NTO LLC (“NTO”), the single-purpose entity responsible for the development, financing, and operation of the $9.5 billion New Terminal One at JFK Airport. Before his role with NTO, Bryan was founder and principal of Transcendis, a…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has successfully closed its $1.367 billion Green Bond issuance, underscoring strong investor support and confidence in the project, which is set to deliver a transformational gateway for New York. Proceeds from the Series 2025 Bonds will be used to finance the remainder of the anticipated costs relating to New Terminal One’s Phase A, opening in 2026. The latest bond issuance follows the terminal’s historic $2.55 billion Green Bond issuance in 2024 – the largest ever municipal bond financing for an airport project. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New…
Fortbrand Services LLC and Sasser, Inc. announced that Fortbrand has acquired Xcēd Aviation Services LLC from Sasser. Fortbrand is owned by funds advised by Basalt Infrastructure Partners LLP. Fortbrand is an essential service aviation infrastructure leasing business focused on Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Airport Maintenance Equipment (AME). Together, Fortbrand and Xcēd will service ground handlers, passenger airlines, airports, cargo companies, and other end users with a fleet of over 4,900 pieces of equipment across more than 190 airports. Fortbrand and Xcēd operate in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. With this strategic acquisition, Fortbrand is expanding its…
With approximately 1.5 million aviation employees needed worldwide in the next decade, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology became the first institution in the northeast to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI), offering students an accelerated employment pathway to becoming air traffic controllers. On July 22nd, as the institution continues to address the growing demand for aviation professionals through quality education and training, Vaughn College and faculty hosted a media day with flight instructors and former air traffic controllers at Vaughn’s air traffic control lab and flight simulation facility to announce their partnership with…