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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.
Tanya Austin has worked in the aviation industry as a first responder, brand ambassador, and customer service representative to travelers worldwide, representing regional and global carriers such as Delta Airlines and United Express. Tanya has worked in charter, private, and commercial aviation. Tanya is a pilot and aviation business owner invested in attaining a commercial pilot certification. She has been passionate about her work with non-profit groups such as Tuskegee Airmen Inc and Black Pilots of America, where she has held a board member role and is the treasurer and recruiter. She volunteers with groups like Sisters of the Skies…
Tailwind Air is a veteran-owned business motivated by a passion for aviation and urban mobility. Founded in 2012, Tailwind Air is experienced in amphibious seaplane operations and committed to delivering time savings to customers by utilizing waterways and smaller airports closer to urban cores. In addition to seaplanes, Tailwind Air operates, charters, and maintains a fleet of over 15 jet and turboprop aircraft based out of Westchester Airport, NY, and Bridgeport, CT. Tailwind Air is an FAA and DOT-licensed direct air carrier with certificate number XORA037U. Tailwind Air operates a young fleet of modern, safe, and reliable Cessna Caravan Amphibian…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has named Edelana Van Marter, A.A.E., IAP, as Deputy General Manager for Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Reporting to the Airport General Manager, Ms. Van Marter will be responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the airport. She began her new position on April 1, 2023. Ms. Van Marter brings 17 years of increasingly responsible experience in aviation and airport management. Most recently, she was Commercial Development Manager for Neste US Inc., where she coordinated a sustainable aviation solution across a variety of company functions, including internal and external stakeholders.…
During a French state visit to China, Airbus signed new cooperation agreements with China Aviation industry partners. Witnessed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron, Airbus CEO, Guillaume Faury signed with the Tianjin Free Trade Zone Investment Company Ltd., and Aviation Industry Corporation of China Ltd., an agreement to expand A320 Family final assembly capacity with a second line at its Tianjin site. The agreement will contribute to Airbus’ overall rate objective of 75 aircraft per month in 2026 throughout its global production network. Currently, Airbus has four A320 Family final assembly sites worldwide: Hamburg (Germany), Toulouse…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that it has entered into a Space Act agreement with the federal space agency to collaborate on initiatives to plan the next generation of flight within the complex airspace of the Port District. The evolution of flight technology, known within the technology industry as Urban Air Mobility or UAM, includes the use of drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles to move cargo and passengers. The Port Authority was chosen for its operational knowledge of the constrained airspace around the region due to the operations of the agency’s three…
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), announces it will restart services between London-Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai after almost two years, as China reopens its borders to tourists. From 23rd April, IAG Cargo customers will be able to export and import vital goods on a daily rotation between London-Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. In addition, services between London-Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport will resume on June 3rd, with four flights each week. During the early pandemic period, IAG Cargo offered customers cargo-only services and charters between the UK and China to support the delivery of…
Swissport, the world’s leading aviation services company, makes two key changes to its executive team. Karen Cox, formerly Global Director of Operations & Safety and Co-Head of UK and Ireland, assumes the role of CEO for the group’s UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez, Director of Global Commercial, becomes the new Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas, taking on the task of driving top-line business growth and improving profitability across the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Both appointments became effective on 1 April 2023. “Karen and Andres have both made significant contributions to Swissport since joining the company…
SATS Ltd. (“SATS”) announced it had completed its acquisition of global air cargo logistics provider Worldwide Flight Services (“WFS”) for €1.3 billion (equivalent to approximately $1.4 billion) from an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management (“Cerberus”), representing an enterprise value of €2,250 million as previously announced. The acquisition received the overwhelming support of 96.8% approval from SATS’ voting shareholders in January this year and obtained regulatory approvals in all relevant jurisdictions in February. With effect from completion, WFS becomes a fully owned subsidiary of SATS, which is headquartered in Singapore. WFS will continue to be headquartered in Paris and operate as…
This week, Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A330neo touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and to showcase the amazing experience customers can expect on board this route to London, the airline has been delighting customers in Manhattan with a unique “Taxi For Takeoff” experience. The distinctive Virgin red hackney carriage picked up customers around the city, surprising them with a special guest appearance from founder Sir Richard Branson. Virgin Atlantic’s “Taxi For Takeoff” started its journey outside the newly-opened Virgin Hotels New York City and showcased unique features and elements of the airline’s premium customer experience, including built-in wireless charging pads, luxurious seatback screens,…
SWISS is to trial the use of artificial intelligence to conduct its passenger count during boarding on selected flights between April and June. The new approach should both enhance security and ease the workload of its cabin personnel. SWISS will be putting a top emphasis on data security and data protection in the new procedure and will ensure its full compliance with Europe’s and Switzerland’s strict data protection laws throughout the trial process. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plans to conduct a three-month trial together with an external partner of using artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct its passenger count during…