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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.
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build and operate the new $4.2 bn JFK Terminal 6 (T6) and manage the existing Terminal 7 (T7), hosted a first-look event for future airline tenants and key stakeholders yesterday at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The JFK T6 Discovery Expo offered a preview of the innovative operations and unique guest experiences that will define the new terminal. Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK International Airport into a world-class gateway, with two new terminals, two expanded and modernized terminals, a new ground…
Dr. Paton believed that bringing training where it is needed most would help local eye care teams build the skills to save sight in their communities—a principle that still guides our work today. Dr. Paton was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in August 1930 and was the son of a prominent ophthalmologist, Richard Paton, founder of the world’s first eye bank in 1946. Dr. Paton believed that bringing training where it is needed most would help local eye care teams build the skills to save sight in their communities—a principle that still guides our work today. Dr. Paton was born in…
United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes, along with an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United’s safety, business, and operating requirements. JetZero’s innovative design reduces drag and produces lift across the entire wingspan, which could lead…
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, in partnership with Realterm and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), today celebrated the opening of a new state-of-the-art $270 million consolidated cargo handling center at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). As the first new cargo facility at JFK in 25 years, this new cargo center will consolidate operations from four separate cargo zones into a single modernized location, reducing congestion, streamlining operations and unlocking space for future development. The JFK air cargo sector plays a vital role in the regional and national economy, supporting more than 93,000 direct and indirect jobs and generating…
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are streamlining the connecting traveler’s journey at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as Alaska and Hawaiian officially move their operations to Terminal 8 in 2025. The strategic move starts today with Hawaiian kicking off operations of its daily flight from JFK to Honolulu (HNL) out of Terminal 8. Both Alaska and Hawaiian expect to fully move their operations to Terminal 8 by October, including moving their gates, ticket counters, and other guest services. With the addition of Alaska, Terminal 8 will be home to 10 oneworld® carriers. “We are thrilled to welcome…
Edge4Vets connected Craig Thomas to a job at Corporate Loss Prevention Associates as a John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) security guard last summer. Nearly a year later, Craig has been performing at such a high level that he’s on his way to a successful career at metropolitan New York airports. “Chris consistently demonstrates punctuality and reliability,” said Vidya Ramsammy, CEO of CLPA. “He’s alert at his post and completes all tasks efficiently. Furthermore, his communication with airport customers is clear, attentive, and professional. He’s a pro.” For his part, Chris attributes his leadership strengths to values and skills he…
JetBlue has announced the following leadership appointments: Daniel Blake has been named Vice President Airports Experience. He will have day-to-day oversight of airport operations across JetBlue’s 100+ destinations spanning the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, and Europe. Blake will report to JetBlue’s Senior Vice President of System Operations and Airports, Steve Olson. “Dan brings deep operational expertise, a strong connection to our culture, and an unwavering focus on crewmembers and customers alike,” said Olson. “Over the past 18 years, he’s played a key role in growing our Boston operation into the success it is today while driving meaningful improvements in…
Archer unveiled plans today for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to transform how New York residents and visitors move around the region.Archer’s goal is to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in just 5-15 minutes using Midnight, dramatically reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation and helping avoid the city’s notorious traffic. Midnight is Archer’s piloted electric air taxi designed to carry up to four passengers while producing less noise and emissions than a traditional helicopter. Midnight is built with redundant systems across the aircraft—including 12 total…
Atlas Air Worldwide (Atlas) and Cirque du Soleil today released a behind-the-scenes video capturing the extraordinary logistics of transporting the spectacular show, LUZIA, using two B747-400 Freighters flying from Sydney, Australia to New York City in March for its North American tour. While the visually stunning production inspired by the vibrant culture and landscapes of Mexico has typically moved by sea between continents and by road within countries, this marks the first time since 2019 that the show traveled by air cargo, enabling a two-month faster transition. With limited time to move LUZIA following its final performance in Sydney, Cirque…
JFKIAT first began working with Copenhagen Optimization in 2018 when it introduced Better Check-in, Better Forecast and Better Security. It implemented Better Baggage and Better Virtual Queueing in 2022 and Better Border in 2023. JFKIAT will now be adopting additional airport operating modules that will assist with real-time operations as their new AOS. This holistic solution will see Copenhagen Optimization combine resource management software (RMS) with an airport operating database (AODB), provided in partnership with UK company Azinq. Azinq specializes in delivering a best-of-breed AODB with their cloud-based, modular SaaS “Airport Hive”. By broadening the partnership, JFKIAT will also introduce Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Stand…