The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) announced the completion of overhauls…
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The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) announced that Air Europa will relocate its New York operations to the New Terminal One when the international terminal opens its first gates in 2026, marking an important milestone for the airline’s growth in New York and enhancing direct connectivity between the United States and Spain. 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, with two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground transportation…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced plans for a major expansion of solar energy infrastructure at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which will add approximately 5 megawatts of generating capacity across five airport sites and will produce nearly 5.9 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity in its first year of operation, enough to power more than 550 homes. The project represents a significant contribution to the Port Authority’s industry-leading sustainability goals. In 2021, the agency installed 1.6 megawatts of solar capacity across its facilities. Today, driven by investments at its facilities across the region, the agency’s…
On April 22, 2026, the aviation industry said a final farewell to one of its most iconic identifiers. After nearly a century of operation, Hawaiian Airlines officially retired its “HA” flight code, transitioning all services to the “AS” code of its parent company, Alaska Air Group. The shift marks a major milestone in the merger between the two carriers, signaling the deep integration of their reservation systems and operational structures. Since its founding in 1929 as Inter-Island Airways, the “HA” prefix has represented more than just a logistical label. For generations of travelers and residents, those two letters have symbolized…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Skyports Drone Services today announced that trial flights using a small uncrewed aircraft to carry light cargo between lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal will begin on Monday, April 27, for 12 months. The flights are scheduled to operate weekdays on a fixed route entirely over water, away from residential buildings and under the supervision of a certified drone pilot with the approval of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The yearlong trial will be the latest in the Port Authority’s work to assess the viability of drone cargo routes that may…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport will serve as the future home of Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, when the new terminal opens in 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the airline at the United States’ largest international gateway. 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, with two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground transportation center and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Saudia currently operates…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group today celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million commercial program that features more than 60 new dining, retail, Duty Free, and experiential concepts that have been curated to reflect the culture, tastes and creative spirit of the airport’s home borough and city. With 20 local dining and retail brands operating alongside global favorites, Terminal 8 provides travelers with a world class passenger experience that is also unique to Queens and to New…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has reached a major congestion pricing-funded milestone to improve air quality in the Bronx with the replacement of 20 diesel-powered transport refrigeration units (TRUs) at the Hunts Point Produce Market with clean diesel or hybrid models. These new refrigeration units significantly improve air quality in the Bronx with major reductions in nitrogen oxide (NO) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) while ensuring that Hunts Point Market can continue to play an essential role supplying New Yorkers with the food their families rely on.…
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of customer engagement for the project to reimagine Jamaica Station in Queens. This customer survey will be used to guide planning for the much-needed redesign of this critical transportation hub that serves 200,000 daily riders on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), AirTrain JFK and New York City subways and buses. Recognizing the need for a redesign of Jamaica Station, the Governor’s Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 includes $50 million to fund planning for the project, which will be conducted jointly by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the Metropolitan…
As American Airlines celebrates its centennial year and marks 100 years since its first mail flight in 1926, American Airlines Cargo is reflecting on more than 80 years of innovation, operational excellence and service to customers around the world. The story of American’s cargo business began formally on October 15, 1944, when a DC-3 carrying more than 6,000 pounds of freight completed the world’s first scheduled air cargo flight between New York City and Burbank, California. Long before that historic 19-hour journey, the airline’s lineage in cargo can be traced to early airmail routes flown by American Airways’ predecessors, including flights operated by…
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has announced a new partnership with Mexican low-cost carrier Viva Aerobus. The terminal’s first Latin American airline partner, Viva Aerobus will offer nonstop flights between JFK and Mexico City and Monterrey. The partnership highlights New York’s role as a critical market for Viva Aerobus and supports the airline’s continued expansion in the United States. By operating from the New Terminal One, Viva Aerobus will benefit from infrastructure designed to enhance operational reliability and efficiency, while delivering a seamless experience for customers traveling between the U.S. and Mexico. The New…