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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.
American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Starting Dec. 1, customers will enjoy an enhanced travel experience with seamless connections as the two airlines co-locate operations as part of a $400 million joint investment. This marks the completion of the first phase of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s airport redevelopment. To celebrate British Airways moving from Terminal 7 to Terminal 8, Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton joined American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and British Airways Chairman and…
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explosives detection canine from LaGuardia Airport and one from John F. Kennedy International Airport are two of 13 dogs featured in the free downloadable TSA 2023 monthly calendar that honors its explosives detection canines from across the country. TSA trains each of its explosives detection canines at the TSA Canine Training Center, located at Joint Base San Antonio – Lockland in San Antonio, Texas. Considered the “Center for Excellence” for explosives detection canine training, the TSA National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program is the Department of Homeland Security’s largest explosives detection canine program. About 300…
On February 9, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) will launch its new route between Copenhagen Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The new route enables SAS customers to travel easily from both the West and East side of New York as SAS continues to offer departures from Scandinavia to Newark. With the launch of its new route to JFK in New York, SAS will offer its customers frequent departures to this convenient and efficient airport with easy access to and from New York and many connecting flights to choose from. JFK service begins with five weekly…
Patient Airlift Services (PALS) unveiled its new name at its annual gala on November 3rd in Rye, NY. The successful event raised nearly $600,000 for PALS’ mission. “There is no other volunteer pilot organization that can match our transparency, efficiency, and passion to help those in need,” said Board President Joe Howley. “Our superb pilots and staff are second to none.” Founded in 2010, PALS has grown into an award-winning, nationally recognized leader in the field of charitable aviation and has provided more than 27,000 free flights for thousands of seriously ill children, adults, veterans, and disaster victims. Executive Director…
The Newark Board of Education (NBOE) approved a strategic partnership with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) of Teterboro, New Jersey. AIM is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and annually graduates hundreds of aviation maintenance technicians. NBOE students will be allowed to start coursework in this high-demand field involving aircraft systems that can lead to careers as aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, and aircraft inspectors. “The district continues to identify sectors with critical labor shortages and partners with industry professionals to provide programs and opportunities today, preparing our students for careers tomorrow,” announced Superintendent Roger León. While air traffic has not fully reached pre-pandemic levels,…
Today is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel day at airports across the country, according to KAYAK’s search data, and with that comes the anxiety and stress of having to navigate crowded airports. In fact, a new study from KAYAK, the world’s leading travel search engine, cites busy airports, flight delays, and long lines as some of the top stressors for Americans traveling this holiday season. To help make travel more enjoyable (and less stressful) this holiday season, KAYAK is teaming up with CLEAR to get you through airport security faster. For the first time, KAYAK users can take…
PalletTrader, a new online marketplace built exclusively for the sourcing, buying, and selling wooden pallets, announced today that Kevin Kull is joining the company as senior vice president of sales and operations. A 15-year veteran of the logistics and freight transportation business, Kull becomes responsible for building the organizational infrastructure and leading the sales and operational teams at PalletTrader. Activities under his purview will include strategic planning, business development, sales, and operations management, customer/supplier acquisition, and marketing. “We’re pleased to welcome Kevin Kull to PalletTrader,” said John Vaccaro, president of Bettaway Supply Chain Services, which funded, built, and is operating PalletTrader…
OTG Management, the hospitality group transforming the airport experience across the country, announced all their JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark locations earned the prestigious Certified Green Restaurant® sustainability certification from the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants become more environmentally sustainable since 1990. Throughout one and a half months, OTG worked with the Green Restaurant Association to transform their locations to join the green dining movement. The 86 locations became Certified Green Restaurants in record time due to OTG’s swift desire to take action on this important change. All 86 locations meet the GRA’s prestigious Certified Green Restaurant…
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced that it has raised and donated $150,000 to support local Queens nonprofit organizations and institutions through its 4GOOD program. This year’s donation recipients include August Martin High School, Baisley Pond Park, Bethany Baptist Church, Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, Breast Cancer Awareness, Farmingdale State College, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, Greater Jamaica Development Corporation, Jamaica Center Business Improvement District, LGBT Network, LIFE Camp, Inc., Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Venture House, Virgil I. Grissom Middle School, and York College – CUNY Aviation Institute.…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today released the agency’s proposed $8.3 billion 2023 budget, which consists of $3.7 billion for operating expenses, $2.9 billion for annual capital spending, and $1.7 billion for debt service and deferred expenses. Following a $3 billion revenue loss during COVID, the proposed 2023 budget ensures that the bistate agency maintains its commitment to enhanced safety, security, cleanliness, and customer service while improving or rebuilding its legacy infrastructure to improve customer experience, accommodate the region’s future growth and invest in the economic development of the region. The proposed 2023 budget would invest…