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Metropolitan Airport News
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A Brazilian diplomat had to move from New York City to Sao Paulo last April, but when airlines imposed flight cuts and restrictions as the coronavirus hit, he had to leave a beloved pair of parrots behind. After giving the African grey and Senegal parrots to a friend for temporary care, he called in a pet transportation service. Following months of permits and red tape, the birds finally winged their way home to South America, via Germany – after their happy owner parted with about $10,000 for the airlift. Such is the complicated new world of trying to reunite pets with their relocating owners in…
JFK Terminal One has teamed up with Adams Medical to offer PCR and Antibody testing. The service is located pre-security and is available to both passengers and employees. In most cases, results can be available in under 3-hours, which is reducing the number of denied boardings, rebooking, and missed connections for those airlines requiring negative test results before departure. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Adams Medical at (917) 992-4645 or visit their website.
In March, the CARES Act relieved the airline industry with billions of dollars in federal grants and loans. It also provided temporary support for workers as the demand for travel across the world diminished due to the coronavirus pandemic. And without more funding from the federal government, the industry could suffer. The latest news indicates that while congress is still in a quandary, the President is ready to sign a Stimulus Executive Order, and is also prepared to resume the aviation CARES act the same way. Thousands of industry workers are in a difficult position as American and United airlines say they could be forced to lay off…
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, in partnership with American Express has announced the 13th Centurion Lounge will open at Terminal 4 in the coming days. The lounge will cover more than 15,000 square feet and be the first with two guest floors. The Centurion Lounge at JFK’ Terminal 4 will feature American Express’ first-ever “1850” speakeasy bar complete with cocktails developed by mixologist Jim Meehan, as well as an Equinox Body Lab wellness experience, a bespoke menu created by Executive Chef Ignacio Mattos, new design elements inspired by New York’s cultural landmarks and…
Ground operator dnata has augmented its ability to handle pharmaceuticals at Singapore Changi airport with the introduction of airside temperature-controlled cool-dollies. Singapore’s tropical, year-round climate means that sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables shipments are especially vulnerable to temperature fluctuations. Without stringent temperature controls to maintain product effectiveness and freshness on the tarmac at Changi airport, cargoes – such as global anti-COVID vaccines – will quickly perish. Temperature-sensitive shipments being moved between dnata’s cargo handling facility and the aircraft at the tropical nation will now be moved inside the new ramp transporters, which offer a temperature protection range of between 18°C and +25°C.…
Women in Aviation International’s 6th Annual Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) was celebrated virtually on September 26, 2020, with the launch of the exciting new Aviation for Girls App, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. Within the first week, this free, year-round experience for girls ages 8-17 has already connected thousands of participants in 55 countries.“Our goal in delivering a virtual experience for this year’s Girls in Aviation Day was to extend our reach and inspire girls-no matter where they live or learn,” says WAI CEO Allison McKay. “Last year, our in-person events reached girls in 18 countries. This year, the…
Airline worked alongside Hawaii government to align tests to meet state requirements, so customers who return a negative result are not required to quarantine. Testing will be available starting October 15. United Airlines became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry conditions of popular destinations around the world. Starting on October 15, customers traveling on United from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hawaii will have the option to take a rapid test at the airport or a self-collected, mail-in test…
ATR moved a step closer this month to fulfilling an order from FedEx Express for its new turboprop freighter, which will operate on regional routes to smaller towns and cities. The aircraft manufacturer, a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo based in Toulouse, France, said the ATR 72-600 production freighter successfully completed its first test flight on the island of Saint-Martin. During the two-hour flight, the crew performed tests to measure the aircraft’s operational limits with regard to speed and load factors, and other performance characteristics. FedEx is the ATR freighter’s launch customer, with a firm order for 30 aircraft…
Qatar Airways Cargo recently announced that Kirsten de Bruijn has joined the Airline in the capacity of Senior Vice President, Cargo Sales and Network Planning. An Air Cargo veteran with 13 years of experience in management in the air cargo industry, she shares Qatar Airways belief that the pace of change brought about by recent global events demands value centred leadership around revenue and margin management: “The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the need for flexibility and agility. It has also fast-tracked demand for digitalization. Optimizing the utilization of freighters, the network, pricing and processes will mean embracing digital as the central vector…
The pandemic has resulted in lost jobs, reduced work hours and lost wages for millions of Americans. When Lead Transportation Security Manager Bruce Moore learned how this was impacting his hometown of North Plainfield, N.J., he decided to do something about it. “I did not immediately realize how big of an impact the coronavirus was having on families when the pandemic started and how some did not enough money for food for their families,” said Moore, who works at Newark Liberty International Airport. When he did learn of the need, he stepped up. Moore distributed several donation boxes with the…