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Metropolitan Airport News
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Jacobs, in joint venture with HDR, has been selected to provide engineering consultant services for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail Project – a new transit line connecting communities across Brooklyn and Queens, New York. A major investment in New York City’s transit future, IBX will deliver a world-class, light rail system to enhance mobility, reduce travel times and support sustainable urban growth. Spanning 14 miles through one of the most densely populated corridors in the U.S., the Jacobs-HDR JV team will lead design development addressing freight integration, tunnel retrofits and major bridge modifications while also advising on…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and EGYPTAIR have announced a strategic partnership, enhancing the travel experience for EGYPTAIR’s customers flying to and from New York City. This partnership supports EGYPTAIR’s ambition to expand its U.S. network and connect more travelers to the vibrant destination of Egypt – celebrated for its rich history, culture, and hospitality. With nonstop daily service from JFK Airport, EGYPTAIR connects travelers to Egypt’s iconic landmarks, from the ancient pyramids of Giza to the extraordinary monuments of Luxor. EGYPTAIR will transition its JFK operations to New Terminal One in 2026, where passengers can expect an elevated and…
Gameway, the award-winning pioneer of airport gaming lounges, has opened Gameway in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5, its second location at JFK and tenth nationwide. The grand opening event was as entertaining as the location itself, blending aviation and pop culture with celebrity guest appearances by Optimus Prime, Wolverine, and Jinx. Positioned within JetBlue’s flagship terminal, the new lounge advances Gameway’s mission to make airport time genuinely enjoyable. Travelers will find Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and retro stations, plus snacks and drinks, all within a modern social space designed for both seasoned gamers and casual players to play, relax,…
Alliance Cargo Express, Inc. (ACE) is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Turkish Cargo, a global leader in air freight services. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in ACE’s ongoing mission to provide innovative, reliable, and globally connected logistics solutions for its customers. Through this partnership, ACE will gain direct access to Turkish Cargo’s extensive network of over 120 destinations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, dramatically enhancing the company’s global reach and service capacity. “This partnership represents a bold step forward in delivering end-to-end air logistics solutions to our clients,” said Roman Mizerota, Director of Logistics and Co-Owner at Alliance Cargo…
The global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, SHEIN, and the leading air cargo airline, Lufthansa Cargo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a range of initiatives to drive the adoption of sustainable solutions for air freight. In the MoU signed on August 19, 2025, the two companies confirmed their intention to finalise the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offsetting solutions for SHEIN deliveries within the next six months, as well as a range of other initiatives to promote the transition to renewable and lower-carbon energy sources for air transport operations. The initiative is aligned with SHEIN’s…
Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced that it has facilitated a 25,868-square-foot lease on behalf of the Onyx Equities-led partnership that owns Inwood Logistics Center, a strategically repositioned 10-building portfolio near John F. Kennedy International Airport in Inwood, New York. ECMS Express, an end-to-end logistics solutions company, signed a deal at 95 Inip Drive, a 137,390-square-foot industrial building that offers unmatched proximity to JFK for air cargo and supply chain operations. Cushman & Wakefield’s Rico Murtha, Helen Paul, Sonny Singh, Thomas Deluca, David Frattaroli, John Giannuzzi, and Joseph Hentze, Jr. represented Onyx in the lease negotiations and are responsible…
Qatar Airways, named World’s Best Airline 2025 for a record ninth time by Skytrax, has selected The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as its new home in New York. The award-winning carrier will move its operations to the state-of-the-art terminal in 2026 and unveil a premium, 15,000-square-foot Qatar Airways lounge – the airline’s first dedicated lounge in both New York City and the United States. The airline’s move to the New Terminal One and the opening of its first dedicated lounge at JFK Airport is in line with Qatar Airways’ commitment to delivering…
Archer Aviation announced that its Midnight aircraft successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes at speeds exceeding 126 mph. The flight took place at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, in front of United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Leskinen, who led United Airlines’ early investment in Archer. Test flights in the preceding week reached speeds of nearly 150 mph over a variety of patterns. This latest achievement marks another major milestone in Archer’s envelope expansion program as the company advances toward FAA certification in the U.S. and near-term commercialization in…
Now in their 10th year, the US OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) sponsored by Event Risk Security Services, serve to acknowledge the credible and outstanding contributions that companies, initiatives, teams, and individuals make to the U.S. security industry and wider community. The awards are founded on strong ethical principles and are actively supported by numerous key industry bodies and special interest groups. These organizations nominate judges to represent them, and a panel of 16 experts selected the winners this year. Commenting on the list of finalists, founder of the awards Professor Martin Gill said: “The OSPAs provide an important opportunity to recognize…
The New Terminal One at JFK showcases local representation through thoughtfully selected products, homegrown businesses, and even partnerships with local joint venture operators. James Phillips, owner of Queens-based BBJ Concessions, brings a unique point of view and skill set to his partnership with Duty Free Americas (DFA), which is creating nearly 20,000 square feet of duty-free shopping featuring iconic global brands alongside New York City and Queens-based artisanal products. Phillips began his career in airports after earning a degree in architecture from Howard University, which led him to roles contributing to concessions program design at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport…