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Metropolitan Airport News
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Queens is celebrated as one of the most diverse regions in our state, if not the country, and nowhere is that cultural mosaic more apparent than in the diversity of culinary opportunities around each corner. And this February 27, hundreds of people will come together to dine, dish, and discover the menu of options during the Queens Centers for Progress’ 28th annual “Evening of Fine Food” at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. For the second year in a row, PIX 11 Reporter Greg Mocker will serve as emcee. Both longtime participants and newcomers alike have already…
Archer Aviation Inc. and Atlantic Aviation, a leading fixed-base operator (FBO) network and aviation services provider, announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida. Archer and Atlantic Aviation plan to electrify several of Atlantic Aviation’s existing aviation assets to support future electric aircraft operations, including Archer’s Midnight air taxi, at Atlantic Aviation locations across four key launch markets. The companies plan to leverage the parties’ existing relationships with BETA Technologies to install BETA’s interoperable…
David Tanenbaum has more than 30 years of experience in mechanical building system design and construction. His clients include Fortune 500 companies in the financial, advertising, transportation services, residential, and hospitality sectors, and his portfolio ranges from smaller workplaces to large-scale headquarters. David is a trusted advisor to his clients and delivers best-in-class service. 1 Tell us about your role with Lilker in reconstructing Terminal 6 (T6) as JFK undergoes its multi-terminal redevelopment. David Tanenbaum: As Principal-in-Charge, I’m the primary high-level point of contact between Lilker, JFK Millennium Partners (the client), and various design and construction team members headed by AECOM…
American Airlines Cargo announced that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 million water bottles, in 2023. This is a result of a continued relationship with BioNatur Plastics™, launched by M&G Packaging, which manufactures a growing line of biodegradable plastic products for use in air cargo operations. The carrier began transitioning to BioNatur Plastics products at major U.S. hubs in early 2022, reducing long-term plastic waste by the equivalent of 6.4 million water bottles in the first year. In 2023, American expanded its use of biodegradable products beyond U.S. hubs to include regional…
Alstom is a mobility technology leader in the U.S., with a history dating back more than 170 years. Alstom transfers technology and localizes manufacturing to create new, sustainable, high-tech engineering and industrial jobs across the country to serve a growing customer list, including major American cities, transit agencies, railroads, and airport transit systems. Its history is steeped in its experience building and repairing rail cars and locomotives, supplying signaling solutions and turnkey transit systems, and providing a complete range of customized services. To date, Alstom has delivered more than 12,000 new or renovated vehicles for U.S. customers and more than…
New York City took a monumental step towards clean air and a sustainable future yesterday, Thursday, January 11th, with the grand opening of the city’s first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel. This historic collaboration between Sprague and Sonomax signals a new era for the transportation sector, offering immediate reductions in greenhouse gases and harmful emissions with this drop-in fuel solution. “Sprague has a long history of introducing cleaner fuel solutions in NYC, which includes pioneering and commercializing ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel ten years before an EPA mandate, becoming the first terminal marketer in the nation to earn the status of the Clean Fuels Alliance…
Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern, efficient widebodies, having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900 and is doing so with great success. Delta now welcomes the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the airline and its customers. We are proud that our aircraft…
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces today the appointment of Aymeric Sarrazin President Digital & Integrated Systems, effective 1st February 2024, replacing Jean-François Beaudoin, who has decided to pursue his career outside of Alstom. Sarrazin will report to Alstom CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, and will be part of the Alstom Leadership Committee. He will be based at Alstom’s headquarters in Saint-Ouen, France.
Atlas Air, Inc., announced it has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 Freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Under the previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement, Atlas Air is operating four 777 aircraft on a global basis for MSC, enabling MSC to expand its reach and capacity for its customers. This is the fourth 777 to enter into operations; the inaugural 777 was delivered in November 2022, with the second and third 777s being delivered in July and November 2023, respectively. This aircraft, which enters operation today, will complement…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 51 handguns at New York City area airport checkpoints in 2023, a notable increase from the 39 guns caught in 2022. Each of the firearms was discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints. Nationwide, TSA officers detected 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023. It was a significant increase from the 6,542 detected in 2022. Of the guns caught in 2023, approximately 93 percent were loaded. Firearms were caught at 265 airport checkpoints nationwide. TSA Firearms Catches at New York City Area Airport Checkpoints, 2018…