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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.
United Airlines named Maria Deacon senior vice president of technical operations, overseeing the carrier’s maintenance operations, ground service equipment and facilities maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and planning and strategy. Deacon will also shape the continued growth and investment in United’s Calibrate apprenticeship program, helping the airline expand and diversify its next generation of maintenance employees. Most recently, Deacon served as GE Aerospace’s general manager of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). In her new role at the airline, Deacon will report to United’s Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Greg Hart. “Our ambitious United Next growth strategy provides a remarkable opportunity to leverage Maria’s…
OTG Management, the hospitality group transforming the airport experience across the country, announced their expansion at LaGuardia airport with their latest innovative dining concepts – The Line Sports Grill & Poppy’s Bagels. The new concepts (operated out of one kitchen) have received their LEED certification and a Certified Green Restaurant®. Located in Delta’s newly built Terminal C, Poppy’s Bagels is a transformative fast-casual breakfast concept that offers fresh baked New York-style bagels and homemade spreads with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Travelers will have the opportunity to experience a real New York bagel without having to leave the airport! Poppy’s Bagels…
Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., announced it had taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 Freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. The 777-200 Freighter will complement MSC’s world-class container shipping solutions and expand service to key trade lanes for various industries, including those traditionally with significant air cargo transportation needs. This aircraft is the first of four new Boeing 777 Freighters that Atlas will operate for MSC. With an established history of twin-engine…
Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline’s mobile app before they even reach the airport. This week, 2,500 Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin receiving their electronic bag tag. Those elite status members included in the first wave of the program are guests who have traveled in the last 12 months, checked in at least one bag, and were among the first to register to use the device. “The last thing our guests want to do is stand in line,” said Charu Jain,…
American Airlines Cargo further enhances its transatlantic services for customers this winter with increased direct services from 11 European cities and 11 major U.S. destinations. This winter schedule, which includes two more origins than the 2021 season, offers more than 35 daily flights to the U.S. with onward connections throughout the American Airlines global network.The airline currently provides daily service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to all 11 U.S. destinations on a mix of Boeing widebody aircraft, including the 777-200, 777-300, and 787-9. U.S. destinations for this direct winter service are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Charlotte Douglas International Airport…
Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft that will enter service by 2035. Airbus will start ground and flight testing this fuel cell engine architecture onboard its ZEROe demonstrator aircraft towards the middle of the decade. The A380 MSN1 flight test aircraft for new hydrogen technologies is currently being modified to carry liquid hydrogen tanks and their associated distribution systems. “Fuel cells are a potential solution to help us achieve our zero-emission ambition and we are focused on…
UNICEF works every day to advocate, generate awareness and raise funds for the most pressing issues facing children worldwide. American Airlines flight attendants volunteer as Change for Good Champions to support the cause. For more than 15 years, BOS-based Flight Attendant Frank Eschmann has passionately worked to amplify the voices and needs of children worldwide through the airline’s partnership with UNICEF. Every time Frank works on an international trip, he ends the flight with an announcement about how customers can support UNICEF’s cause. He then carries a donation bag throughout the cabin to collect funds in any amount, and in…
United Airlines announced a strategic equity investment in Natron Energy, a battery manufacturer whose sodium-ion batteries have the potential to help United electrify its airport ground equipment like pushback tractors and operations at the gate. United has made substantial investments in companies developing technology to reduce aircraft emissions, but Natron is the first that has the potential to reduce the greenhouse gas footprint from United’s ground operations. “United Airlines Ventures was created to identify companies spearheading the next generation of innovative and emissions-reducing technology,” said Michael Leskinen, President of United Airline Ventures. “Out of the gate, we primarily focused on technology…
Norse Atlantic announced the strengthening and expansion of its US-EU footprint with the launch of a new daily route connecting Paris (CDG) and New York (JFK). The launch of this route marks Norse Atlantic’s first steps into the French Market as the airline continues to provide luxurious, comfortable, and most importantly, affordable travel options for visitors. The first flight is set to take off from New York to Paris on March 26, 2023, at 11:55 p.m. EDT and 12:30 a.m. EDT thereafter. However, you don’t have to wait until next year to plan your travels. The tickets will go on…
At AWS re:Invent, Amazon Web Services, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. company, announced AWS Supply Chain, a new application that helps businesses increase supply chain visibility to make faster, more informed decisions that mitigate risks, lower costs, and improve customer experiences. AWS Supply Chain automatically combines and analyzes data across multiple supply chain systems so businesses can observe their operations in real-time, find trends more quickly, and generate more accurate demand forecasts that ensure adequate inventory to meet customer expectations. Based on nearly 30 years of Amazon.com logistics network experience, AWS Supply Chain improves supply chain resiliency by providing a unified…