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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.
Edge4Vets connected Craig Thomas to a job at Corporate Loss Prevention Associates as a John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) security guard last summer. Nearly a year later, Craig has been performing at such a high level that he’s on his way to a successful career at metropolitan New York airports. “Chris consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability,” said Vidya Ramsammy, CEO of CLPA. “He’s alert at his post and completes all tasks efficiently. Furthermore, his communication with airport customers is clear, attentive, and professional. He’s a pro.” For his part, Chris attributes his leadership strengths to values and skills he…
JetBlue has announced the following leadership appointments: Daniel Blake has been named Vice President Airports Experience. He will have day-to-day oversight of airport operations across JetBlue’s 100+ destinations spanning the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, and Europe. Blake will report to JetBlue’s Senior Vice President of System Operations and Airports, Steve Olson. “Dan brings deep operational expertise, a strong connection to our culture, and an unwavering focus on crewmembers and customers alike,” said Olson. “Over the past 18 years, he’s played a key role in growing our Boston operation into the success it is today while driving meaningful improvements in…
Archer unveiled plans today for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to transform how New York residents and visitors move around the region.Archer’s goal is to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in just 5-15 minutes using Midnight, dramatically reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation and helping avoid the city’s notorious traffic. Midnight is Archer’s piloted electric air taxi designed to carry up to four passengers while producing less noise and emissions than a traditional helicopter. Midnight is built with redundant systems across the aircraft—including 12 total…
Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) and Cirque du Soleil today released a behind-the-scenes video capturing the extraordinary logistics of transporting the spectacular show, LUZIA, using two B747-400 Freighters flying from Sydney, Australia to New York City in March for its North American tour. While the visually stunning production inspired by the vibrant culture and landscapes of Mexico has typically moved by sea between continents and by road within countries, this marks the first time since 2019 that the show traveled by air cargo, enabling a two-month faster transition. With limited time to move LUZIA following its final performance in Sydney, Cirque…
JFKIAT first began working with Copenhagen Optimization in 2018 when it introduced Better Check-in, Better Forecast and Better Security. It implemented Better Baggage and Better Virtual Queueing in 2022 and Better Border in 2023. JFKIAT will now be adopting additional airport operating modules that will assist with real-time operations as their new AOS. This holistic solution will see Copenhagen Optimization combine resource management software (RMS) with an airport operating database (AODB), provided in partnership with UK company Azinq. Azinq specializes in delivering a best-of-breed AODB with their cloud-based, modular SaaS “Airport Hive”. By broadening the partnership, JFKIAT will also introduce Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Stand…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), The New Terminal One, and Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports have selected Duty Free Americas (DFA) as the exclusive duty-free operator for John F. Kennedy International Airport’s New Terminal One, which will open in phases beginning in 2026 with completion in 2030. This privately funded, $9.5 billion all-international terminal will elevate the passenger experience with its duty-free shops that will be inspired by New York City’s skyline and landmarks, while featuring iconic global brands alongside local products. Under the bespoke brand Skyline Duty Free by Duty Free Americas, this first-of-its-kind retail experience,…
American Airlines Group announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5. In this role, Richmond will serve on the airline’s senior leadership team and report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Tony has been an important advisor to our airline for more than 15 years, and we are excited to have him step into this critical leadership role,” said Isom. “Given his knowledge of our team, our airline and the industry, this will be a seamless transition. We look forward to all the great things Tony and our…
Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a contract extension with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to provide operations and maintenance services for JFK International Airport’s AirTrain for the next seven years. The contract extension is valued at approximately $518 million and includes an option for three additional years. The JFK AirTrain is a crucial part of reducing traffic congestion around the airport. The system connects all passenger terminals to airport parking lots, the hotel shuttle pick-up area, the rental car center, and NYC’s public transportation network at Jamaica and Howard Beach…
The greater York College community celebrated the JFKR Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (aka JFKR AAA) graduation on March 22, 2025, with lots of exuberance and reflection on the K1-12 students’ endeavors in various STEM-related topics. It was a fun-filled spring day with 350 students and over 150 parents, caregivers, and well-wishers joining the graduates in feeling proud of their achievements. The students’ positive outcomes in the JFKR AAA program were due to a well-coordinated team led by a group of trained STEM professionals who disseminated carefully designed STEM lessons, introduced exciting hands-on activities, and provided mentorship. Many knowledgeable peer leaders…
LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, is proud to announce NYC FIRST, Inc. as the first recipient of the newly launched B-INSPIRED STEM Grant in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. On Monday, LGP’s STEM Grant Committee and the Port Authority awarded the STEM education non-profit its $15,000 grant, the first of an annual commitment to local organizations providing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programming to Queens residents. NYC FIRST, known for providing meaningful and joyful STEM and robotics programming city-wide, will employ the grant to resource its Queens-based…