Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Norse Atlantic Airways, the pioneering affordable long-haul airline, is excited to announce the commencement of ticket sales for its newest route connecting Athens, Greece, to New York JFK. This new service is poised to meet the surging demand among American travelers seeking to explore the enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures of Greece. With an increasing number of Americans expressing a keen interest in discovering the beauty of Greece, Norse Atlantic Airways recognizes the need for a seamless, direct, affordable, and convenient travel solution. The Athens to New York JFK route promises to fulfill this demand, providing a gateway for travelers…

JFK Terminal One Group Association (TOGA) and Ink Innovation, a travel technology provider, have joined forces to run a trial for a disaster recovery system aimed at managing operational disruptions at John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport Terminal One. The pilot project, which successfully tested Ink DRS (Disaster Recovery System), marks a significant step towards ensuring uninterrupted operations and passenger satisfaction. Ink DRS, provided by Ink, has been implemented at Terminal One, the only 100% international JFK terminal. As JFK undergoes a major redevelopment program, aiming to accommodate 75 million passengers within the next decade, the need for robust backup services…

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at LaGuardia Airport removed a diaper from a man’s carry-on bag this morning (Dec. 20) when it triggered an alarm in the security checkpoint X-ray unit. Inside the diaper, TSA officers unwrapped 17 bullets that had been artfully concealed inside the otherwise clean disposable baby diaper. The man, a resident of Arkansas, first told officials that he did not know how the bullet-filled diaper came to be in his carry-on bag. Then he said that his girlfriend must have put it in his bag. TSA officers notified the Port Authority Police, who cited the traveler with…

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, representatives from FedEx, including John Borkowski, the Managing Director Airport Line Maintenance East, and three local representatives (including Aviation High School alums), as well as students, staff, parents, and school administration, celebrated the donation of a FedEx GE CF6 engine to be used by Aviation High School seniors and fifth-year students to enhance their powerplant technical skills and industry readiness. John Borkowski addressed the attendees and students at the event and said, “Today, we gather here to celebrate and support the incredible work being done at Aviation High School. With this donation paired with the quality…

JFKIAT – the operator of T4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport – and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have launched a pop-up street market at T4 to support local artisans and businesses from Southeast Queens as well as other areas of the five boroughs. To kick off the initiative and first day of the street market, JFKIAT hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 19 with members from the team, the Port Authority, and the local vendors. Located in the heart of T4’s Retail Hall, the street market hosts 13 vendors offering a curated selection of…

The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy at York College (JFKR AAA) celebrated its first fall graduating class of its new STEM program established in collaboration with Port Authority of NY & NJ, and airport partners at The New Terminal One, Delta Air Lines, JFKIAT, JFK Millennium Partners, and American Airlines. On hand for the graduation celebration were York College key partners, New York State Assembly members Alicia Hyndman, Clyde Vanel, Queensborough President Donovan Richards, and staff from U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks’ office joined the celebration. York’s Provost Derrick Brazill brought greetings from York President Berenecea Johnson Eanes, who says,…

JFKIAT, the operator of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4, celebrated Ed Midgley’s dedication and achievements as he transitioned from his role to pursue a teaching career in New Jersey. “Ed has been an integral member of JFKIAT since the moment he joined this company, playing an instrumental role in the growth of Terminal 4’s commercial offerings,” said Roel Huinink, Chief Executive Officer of JFKIAT. “We are grateful to Ed for his commitment to JFKIAT’s values and his passion, and we know that he will continue to have an impact as he begins a new chapter making a difference in…

Silent Arrow announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR contract focused on the Silent Arrow CLS-300 (“Contested Logistics System, 300 Nautical Miles”) to address one of the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The CLS-300 is based on the commercially successful Silent Arrow GD-2000, the world’s first heavy payload, autonomous and attritable cargo delivery aircraft designed to carry 1,500 lbs. of cargo over 35 nautical miles when deployed from cargo aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin C-130, Boeing C-17 and Airbus A400M. Whereas the GD-2000 is a glider, the new CLS-300 can travel nearly 10…

Debuted in 2021 at the airline’s Detroit and Atlanta hubs, Delta Digital ID provides customers with a seamless, hands-free way to navigate the airport. Now, this industry-leading technology — developed in close partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) — is expanding to three key coastal hubs.   Delta Digital ID uses biometric facial matching to eliminate the need for an agent-facilitated document check, allowing customers to move through bag drop and security checkpoints with more convenience and ease. This completely optional technology is eligible for customers who:  Eligible customers will receive a notification in their Fly Delta app when traveling…

To ensure the seamless opening of The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), representatives of the terminal project design-build team, including NTO, AECOM Tishman Construction, Schneider Electric, Faith Group, and SITA, today officially opened a new pre-production center where all technology will be tested before being deployed in the airport’s largest and most modern terminal. SITA, the systems integrator that is part of the Master Systems Integrator (MSI) Alliance collaborating with the design-build team, will play a pivotal role in the project’s success, ensuring the new terminal opens with all systems tested and ready to…