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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.
JetBlue and Dunkin’, America’s largest coffee and donuts brand, today unveiled a new Dunkin’-themed livery in honor of their longstanding partnership. The vibrant design of the freshly painted Airbus A320 aircraft, appropriately named Brewing Altitude, features Dunkin’s iconic pink and orange branding, brought to life with a playful donut and coffee motif. The aircraft’s new look was revealed at a celebratory event in Boston where both brands have deep roots and a loyal following. The JetBlue and Dunkin’ partnership started in 2006 when JetBlue began fueling its customers with Dunkin’s Original Blend coffee at 35,000 feet. In 2011, Dunkin’ became…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Avianca, the national carrier of Colombia and second-largest airline in South America, today announced that Avianca will make T6 its future home at JFK airport, joining other airlines such as Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Cathay Pacific, JetBlue, Lufthansa and SWISS in the state-of-the-art terminal when it opens to passengers in 2026. While Avianca’s operations will continue as normal at Terminal 4 throughout the execution of this project —expected to take place during 2026 — the airline becomes the…
Air China will begin operations at the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport starting in 2026. The partnership between Air China and the New Terminal One is focused on enhancing the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting the United States and supporting the airline’s future growth in New York City—one of the most important global gateways. 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 world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely…
Royal Air Maroc, Morocco’s national carrier, is set to begin operations at the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026, marking an exciting new chapter in the airline’s U.S. growth strategy. The long-term partnership between Royal Air Maroc and the New Terminal One aligns with the carrier’s ambitious strategy to strengthen transatlantic ties between Africa and the Americas, while elevating the passenger experience at one of the airline’s most important international gateways. 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 world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals,…
Enjoying the stunning natural landscapes, incredible wildlife and vibrant cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia will be easier this winter with enhanced services from American Airlines and Qantas. Starting Dec. 5 through the end of Jan. 2026, American will launch three weekly flights connecting Los Angeles (LAX) with Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Additionally, Qantas will increase operations to daily services between Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Melbourne, Australia (MEL), starting Dec. 3 through the end of Jan. 2026. Qantas will also operate all of its services between Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Sydney, Australia (SYD) on its A380 aircraft…
JetBlue announced the appointment of Vijay Raman as the airline’s new vice president, sales and revenue management. Raman will be responsible for revenue optimization, ancillary strategy, distribution, and corporate sales. He will report to Daniel Shurz, JetBlue’s senior vice president of network, revenue, and enterprise planning. Raman brings more than two decades of leadership experience across revenue management, pricing, and strategy roles in the travel and technology sectors. He most recently served as head of pricing at MoneyGram International, where he led online global pricing strategy across 38 send and 200 receive countries. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven…
Diogo Elias assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will lead the company’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has helped the company become one of the leading air cargo providers in the region. Elias will drive key initiatives such as fleet expansion, strengthening the operational network, embracing digitalization, and developing new markets. Under his leadership, Avianca Cargo will continue to focus on operational excellence and the…
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced plans to deploy 800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units across its global network in 2025. The rollout, valued at US$ 110 million, is part of the company’s broader investment strategy to further enhance operational performance and reduce emissions throughout its operations. dnata’s new equipment will be delivered under long-term global framework contracts signed with leading manufacturers in 2024. These agreements, worth US$ 210 million, secure a steady supply of advanced, lower-emission equipment to support dnata’s growth and sustainability targets. The 800 new units will be introduced across 10 countries, with…
United announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually. Last year, Twelve secured a SAF purchase agreement with a large European-based airline company. Under the 14-year contract, Twelve…
On May 1, LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the manager and developer of LaGuardia’s Terminal B, recently welcomed the newest airline to operate from Terminal B – Porter Airlines. The carrier’s first day of operations kicked off with a water cannon salute as the inaugural flight arrived from Toronto. Porter departing passengers were also treated to delicious treats and giveaways at Terminal B’s gate area, and arriving guests received a warm welcome from representatives from NYC Tourism. Porter Airlines will service three daily roundtrip flights between LaGuardia Airport Terminal B and Toronto Pearson International Airport.