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Metropolitan Airport News
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A fixture in the New York City region’s waste management service industry since 1999, Joe Tesi, Sr. passed away on December 28, at the age of 72. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. As VP of Operations for City Waste Services of NY, Joe’s over 26-year career began in August 1972 as a chauffeur for the CT Carting Corp. In April 1999, he became VP of Operations for the company, serving NYC and its five boroughs, and expanding the business into the outer…
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) announced that Azores Airlines, part of the SATA Group, will join its growing community of international carriers, enhancing connections between New York, the Azores islands, and key destinations throughout Europe. Azores Airlines will offer nonstop service between the New Terminal One and Ponta Delgada, with access to its signature stopover program and convenient onward connections across the Azores, Madeira, mainland Portugal and major cities throughout Europe. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a…
With the winter holiday season in full swing, GE Aerospace is offering Santa Claus its full suite of cutting-edge innovations from advanced propulsion systems, AI-enabled aftermarket services, and even “dust science,” to ensure his Christmas Eve flight delivering gifts remains on-schedule. As part of this offering, a special team of “Santa’s helpers” from GE Aerospace used AI to design a sleek new sleigh for Santa. Leveraging the world’s most advanced exascale supercomputing tools and generative AI, this team full of holiday cheer created a unique, multi-modal design that contains three different engine modes to help propel Santa’s sleigh, including: “We thought…
Queens Centers for Progress (QCP) will mark a delicious milestone this winter when its signature tasting fundraiser, “Evening of Fine Food,” returns for its 30th year on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Terrace on the Park in Corona. The anniversary celebration will bring together hundreds of business, civic, and community leaders to sample the best of Queens cuisine while raising vital funds for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1996, Evening of Fine Food has grown into one of Queens’ premier networking and culinary events, reflecting the borough’s extraordinary diversity and generosity. This year’s gathering is expected to draw more than 700 guests to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park…
As part of its commitment to a more accessible travel experience, Avianca has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, training more than 3,100 operational employees to assist passengers with hidden disabilities. The initiative aims to promote inclusion, acceptance, and understanding by allowing travelers to discreetly and voluntarily wear the sunflower lanyard, a symbol indicating they may need extra time or assistance during their journey. Thanks to this training, nearly 60% of Avianca’s operational team is equipped to recognize the lanyard, understand its purpose, and provide empathetic, respectful support—helping ensure a more humane flight experience for all passengers. The Sunflower…
On Saturday, Civil Air Patrol’s Long Island Senior Squadron (LISS) and Lt. Quentin Roosevelt Cadet Squadron participated in the Wreaths Across America wreath laying at Long Island National Cemetery. A total of 663 wreaths were sponsored between the two squadrons. This is part of an annual tradition of Civil Air Patrol participating in this event.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that a new labor framework will be implemented starting Jan. 11, 2026, rescinding the 2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and other determinations. The new framework will return the agency back into a security-focused framework that prioritizes workforce readiness, resource allocation and mission focus with an effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The new framework is based on a determination made by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Sept. 29, 2025, entitled “Eliminating Collective Bargaining at TSA Due to its Incompatibility with TSA’s National Security Mission and its Adverse Impact on Resources, Flexibility, Mission…
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (ASUR) announced that ASUR’s subsidiary ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC has completed the acquisition of URW Airports, LLC, the retail developer and operator of terminals at John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, and Chicago O’Hare International Airport, for an enterprise value of $295 million U.S. Dollars. The purchase was completed with ASUR US Commercial Airports, LLC acquiring all of the issued and outstanding equity interest of URW Airports, LLC from Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s wholly owned subsidiary Westfield Development, Inc. The acquired entity will be called ASUR Airports, LLC (ASUR Airports). ASUR is…
The Airport Community Foundation (ACF) presented a $5,000 check to the Aviation High School Education Foundation (AHSEF) on Thursday during the school’s celebration of its 25th anniversary of the Annex at JFK Airport, building 141. The donation funds were raised through the ACF Golf Classic and will support scholarships for Aviation High School students interested in pursuing careers in the airport and aviation industries. The AHSEF Board of Directors comprises graduates from Aviation High School who are now working aviation professionals dedicated to actively promoting Aviation High School and showcasing AHSEF as an essential and vibrant partner of the school.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the new $4.2 billion JFK Terminal 6 (T6), today announced additional permanent artworks to be included in the JFK T6 Art Program, the terminal’s unique and comprehensive public art offering that will create a uniquely New York sense of place and a world-class passenger experience. Photographer and visual artist Lauren Karp has been commissioned to produce 24 original pieces, including two expansive murals to be featured in the TSA and CBP corridors. Karp will also create artwork that will be displayed in…