Author: Metropolitan Airport News
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.
On Friday, July 30th, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, in partnership with Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Delta Airlines, LaGuardia Redevelopment, LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Langston Hughes Library, and the Queens Public Library, held its 3rd summer STEM program graduation at Vaughn College. A group of more than 40 students across grades 6, 7, and 8 participated in the three-week summer program focusing on aviation and aeronautical education such as air traffic control, weather/climate change and pollution, kites, rockets, sustainable energy, and more. Each lesson included a hands-on, interactive, educational activities. The…
Joby Aero Inc. (“Joby”), a California-based company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it had taken the first step towards building the first eVTOL airline, by beginning the process to receive a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). A Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate is required for Joby to operate its revolutionary aircraft as an air taxi service in cities and communities around the United States. Alongside a Type Certificate and Production Certificate, this is one of three regulatory approvals critical to the planned launch of Joby’s all-electric aerial ridesharing service in…
Marshall Retail Group (MRG), a WHSmith company, has announced an exclusive, limited-time merchandise collaboration with Paul Jr. Designs, helmed by American Chopper star Paul Teutul Jr., at The DEAN inside the newly renovated Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. A first of its kind product launch at The DEAN, the merchandise collaboration starts at $32.95 and will include custom screen t-shirts, hats and hoodies. Airport travelers will also get an intimate look at Teutul Jr.’s expertise and craftmanship with four uniquely designed bikes placed throughout the retail store and Terminal B. “We are thrilled to have this partnership between Paul Jr. Designs and The DEAN,”…
Starting July 15, 2021, French bee will launch its first East Coast route in the U.S. between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris Orly Airport (ORY), making French bee the only and most economical non-stop leisure carrier from New York to Paris. Bringing the global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture closer to tri-state residents, the airline will operate three weekly direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris-Orly International Airport, increasing to four direct flights weekly in August. Starting Price: Fares start at $139 one-way from New York to Paris Outbound Flight: Operating on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays…
Joanne King is the Director of Commercial Operations at LaGuardia Gateway Partners and the manager and developer of LaGuardia Airport Terminal B. Currently undergoing a multi-year redevelopment, valued at $5.1 billion dollars (including $4 billion in construction value), the project is the largest public-private partnership in US aviation history. Now over 85% complete, the new Terminal B features over 70,000 square feet of commercial space in which 60+ commercial partners operate. Before joining LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Joanne served as General Manager of Westfield’s concession program for American Airlines’ Terminal 8 at JFK airport. In her free time, Joanne uses skills…
The Reclaiming the Sky Essay Competition provides airport and airline workers an opportunity to discuss how they can apply the lessons of 9/11’s aviation heroes profiled in “Reclaiming the Sky” to meet the challenges in their lives today. The essay competition is being conducted by the Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham University and will offer $3,300 in awards in three categories: Airport workers, Airline employees, and Students. Full details, including a tab to submit an essay, are on the program’s website at reclaimingthesky.com. The book tells the story of how airport and airline workers “rose up” on 9/11, and for…
The Aviation High School Education Foundation donated $20,000 to Aviation High School to be distributed to graduates through scholarships and (the highly coveted) Aviation Tool Box Awards. We want to thank all those who helped make this possible, including the Ray Foundation, JFK Airport Rotary Club, and Metropolitan Airport News. The Aviation High School Education Foundation (AHSEF) Board of Directors worked with Aviation High School’s leadership – Steven Jackson, Principal, and Dr. Michael Koumoullos, Assistant Principal of Pupil Personnel, to determine how to distribute the money from contributions to maximize the benefit to the school. There is an increased need to produce qualified and certified…
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport announced a partnership with Inflyter and DFS Group to launch a branded digital marketplace for Duty Free shopping. This e-commerce offering enables travelers flying through T4 to purchase Duty Free items online before arriving at T4, or while waiting for departure at their gate, dining at the terminal, or enjoying one of T4’s premium lounges. Customers can visit the website, place their orders, and complete payment before arrival or while waiting for their flight to depart. Purchases will be delivered directly to the gate and passengers will receive their items…
While we all agree that airports are a place that facilitates air travel, there is absolutely nothing wrong in making the experience more enjoyable and relaxing for everyone, including the airport personnel. As part of The Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners’ initiative to bring a world-class airport experience to passengers, Terminal B will feature new permanent artworks by Jeppe Hein, Sabine Hornig, Laura Owens, and Sarah Sze. The Public Art Fund announced the new partnership with LaGuardia Gateway Partners, the private entity operating and redeveloping the Airport’s Terminal B. The site-specific, large-scale installations by four of the world’s leading…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen travel volume increase this summer and the agency is prepared to handle the bump in travelers in advance of the July 4th holiday while remaining committed to supporting a healthy and secure environment for airline passengers, TSA employees and airport personnel. However, the checkpoint experience will look different to passengers who have not flown since the start of the pandemic and individuals flying out of LaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport or Newark Liberty International Airport should be prepared for a “new normal.” Nationwide TSA officers are screening between 1.8 and 2.1…