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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.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and aerospace company BETA Technologies today announced the nation’s first all-electric aircraft to land at one of the agency’s three major airports in the New York-New Jersey region with the arrival of BETA’s ALIA conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The all-electric aircraft’s historic first flight to JFK flew 45 minutes with a pilot and four people, including Matt Koscal, president of Republic Airways, and Rob Wiesenthal, CEO of Blade Air Mobility. The milestone flight follows six years of rigorous testing and development by…
On May 29th, the Port Authority Police Department Football Club (PAPD FC) hosted its 5th annual indoor soccer tournament in Carlstadt, NJ. The tournament consisted of local law enforcement soccer teams competing to raise funds for youth soccer programs and a donation that helps to support Widows and Children’s Funds. While this was a day for law enforcement agencies to come together for a great cause, there was no shortage of fast-paced competition. At the end of the day, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) and the Port Authority Police PATH teams faced off in the finals, with NJSP taking…
DH2 Chauffeured Transportation, based at JFK Airport in the New York Tri-State area, proudly announces the launch of its sister company, Majestic Tours & Transportation LLC, expanding its reach into the North Florida market. With this expansion, DH2 marks 30 years of excellence and continued growth as a 100% minority- and woman-owned business. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida with satellite offices in Jacksonville, Majestic Tours & Transportation will provide premium, professional ground transportation from Jacksonville to Orlando and cities in between. The company will focus on tours, corporate and sporting events, group travel, charters & shuttles, and government contracting, while…
The GatewayJFK Business Improvement District is proud to announce two significant milestones that mark a transformative new chapter for the organization: the appointment of its most diverse and representative Board of Directors to date, and the award of a $75,000 grant from NYC Small Business Services (SBS)—the largest in GatewayJFK’s history. The FY26 Single District Small BID Support Grant, awarded by SBS, will empower GatewayJFK to expand its programming and implement high-impact initiatives, including district-wide beautification, new signage, and quality-of-life improvements that directly support businesses and residents in the district. “This is more than just a financial boost—it’s a vote of confidence…
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that a runway that had been closed for a planned rehabilitation at Newark Liberty International Airport will reopen 13 days ahead of schedule, allowing regular runway operations to resume at Newark Liberty on Monday, June 2. The Port Authority continues to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in its efforts to return capacity to the airport. The planned rehabilitation work was required for Runway 4L-22R to meet FAA safety standards for runways. As FAA staffing and operational challenges impacted air traffic controllers’ ability…
JetBlue and United announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans, as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines. Blue Sky includes the following components, with some starting as early as this fall, subject to regulatory review: “This collaboration with United is a bold step forward for the industry — one that brings together two customer-focused airlines to deliver more choices for travelers and value across our networks,” said Joanna Geraghty, CEO of JetBlue. “United’s…
Veterans want to work at New York airports but often need help translating their military skills before seeking to connect them. They benefit greatly from mentor support as well. That’s where Edge4Vets comes in: the program teaches NY veterans how to create a four-part PLAN4SUCCESS while enlisting HR reps to provide feedback in the process. The Edge4Vets workshop series is conducted by the Human Resiliency Institute at Fordham University, which has an MOU with the NYC Department of Veterans Services and a partnership with Airports Council International – North America to expand vet employment in the City. KAAMCO Cargo, JFK…
Avianca reaffirms its commitment to inclusion and celebrates the progress of its “Avianca Accessible” program. With more than 60 A320 aircraft equipped with more visible row markers, featuring braille and higher contrast, the airline continues to transform the flying experience, breaking down barriers and creating a sky where everyone is welcome. ‘Avianca Accessible’ is a comprehensive program designed to address the needs of travelers from the moment they imagine their flight until they reach their destination. Through the alignment and training of its teams, the airline identifies, prioritizes, and removes existing barriers in the travel experience. Over the past two…
Frank Bauer, currently Chief Financial Officer and Labor Director of Lufthansa Cargo AG, will take over the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Lufthansa Cargo on July 1, 2025. Gregor Schleussner, currently Head of Finance, Controlling & Accounting at Eurowings, will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Cargo as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Labor Director from July 1, 2025. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Gregor Schleussner as the new CFO and Labor Director at Lufthansa Cargo. As…
Last month, I took a Southwest flight from LaGuardia Airport to Dallas Love Field. After picking up my car rental, I drove 240 miles west across the North Central Plains of Texas on U.S. Interstate 20. My destination was a town called Sweetwater. Sweetwater is located 45 miles west of Abilene, and I was heading there to attend the annual ‘WASP Homecoming Celebration & Fly-In’ at the National WASP WWII Museum at Avenger Field. Avenger had served as a U.S. Army Air Forces training base during the Second World War for the WASP; the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Under the…