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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.
JetBlue announced the appointment of Vijay Raman as the airline’s new vice president, sales and revenue management. Raman will be responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales. He will report to Daniel Shurz, JetBlue’s senior vice president of network, revenue, and enterprise planning. Raman brings more than two decades of leadership experience across revenue management, pricing, and strategy roles in the travel and technology sectors. He most recently served as head of pricing at MoneyGram International, where he led online global pricing strategy across 38 send and 200 receive countries. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven…
Diogo Elias assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will lead the company’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has helped the company become one of the leading air cargo providers in the region. Elias will drive key initiatives such as fleet expansion, strengthening the operational network, embracing digitalization, and developing new markets. Under his leadership, Avianca Cargo will continue to focus on operational excellence and the…
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced plans to deploy 800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units across its global network in 2025. The rollout, valued at US$ 110 million, is part of the company’s broader investment strategy to further enhance operational performance and reduce emissions throughout its operations. dnata’s new equipment will be delivered under long-term global framework contracts signed with leading manufacturers in 2024. These agreements, worth US$ 210 million, secure a steady supply of advanced, lower-emission equipment to support dnata’s growth and sustainability targets. The 800 new units will be introduced across 10 countries, with…
United announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually. Last year, Twelve secured a SAF purchase agreement with a large European-based airline company. Under the 14-year contract, Twelve…
On May 1, LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia’s Terminal B, recently welcomed the newest airline to operate from Terminal B – Porter Airlines. The carrier’s first day of operations kicked off with a water cannon salute as the inaugural flight arrived from Toronto. Porter departing passengers were also treated to delicious treats and giveaways at Terminal B’s gate area, and arriving guests received a warm welcome from representatives from NYC Tourism. Porter Airlines will service three daily roundtrip flights between LaGuardia Airport Terminal B and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build and operate the new $4.2 bn JFK Terminal 6 (T6) and manage the existing Terminal 7 (T7), hosted a first-look event for future airline tenants and key stakeholders yesterday at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The JFK T6 Discovery Expo offered a preview of the innovative operations and unique guest experiences that will define the new terminal. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport into a world-class gateway, with two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground…
Dr. Paton believed that bringing training where it is needed most would help local eye care teams build the skills to save sight in their communities—a principle that still guides our work today. Dr. Paton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in August 1930 and was the son of a prominent ophthalmologist, Richard Paton, founder of the world’s first eye bank in 1946. Dr. Paton believed that bringing training where it is needed most would help local eye care teams build the skills to save sight in their communities—a principle that still guides our work today. Dr. Paton was born in…
United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes, along with an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United’s safety, business, and operating requirements. JetZero’s innovative design reduces drag and produces lift across the entire wingspan, which could lead…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), today celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As the first new cargo facility at JFK in 25 years, this new cargo center will consolidate operations from four separate cargo zones into a single modernized location, reducing congestion, streamlining operations and unlocking space for future development. The JFK air cargo sector plays a vital role in the regional and national economy, supporting more than 93,000 direct and indirect jobs and generating…
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are streamlining the connecting traveler’s journey at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as Alaska and Hawaiian officially move their operations to Terminal 8 in 2025. The strategic move starts today with Hawaiian kicking off operations of its daily flight from JFK to Honolulu (HNL) out of Terminal 8. Both Alaska and Hawaiian expect to fully move their operations to Terminal 8 by October, including moving their gates, ticket counters, and other guest services. With the addition of Alaska, Terminal 8 will be home to 10 oneworld® carriers. “We are thrilled to welcome…