Author: Metropolitan Airport News

Alstom is a mobility technology leader in the U.S., with a history dating back more than 170 years. Alstom transfers technology and localizes manufacturing to create new, sustainable, high-tech engineering and industrial jobs across the country to serve a growing customer list, including major American cities, transit agencies, railroads, and airport transit systems. Its history is steeped in its experience building and repairing rail cars and locomotives, supplying signaling solutions and turnkey transit systems, and providing a complete range of customized services. To date, Alstom has delivered more than 12,000 new or renovated vehicles for U.S. customers and more than…

New York City took a monumental step towards clean air and a sustainable future yesterday, Thursday, January 11th, with the grand opening of the city’s first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel. This historic collaboration between Sprague and Sonomax signals a new era for the transportation sector, offering immediate reductions in greenhouse gases and harmful emissions with this drop-in fuel solution. “Sprague has a long history of introducing cleaner fuel solutions in NYC, which includes pioneering and commercializing ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel ten years before an EPA mandate,  becoming the first terminal marketer in the nation to earn the status of the Clean Fuels Alliance…

Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern, efficient widebodies, having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900 and is doing so with great success. Delta now welcomes the A350-1000, which will open even more opportunities for the airline and its customers. We are proud that our aircraft…

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, announces today the appointment of Aymeric Sarrazin President Digital & Integrated Systems, effective 1st February 2024, replacing Jean-François Beaudoin, who has decided to pursue his career outside of Alstom. Sarrazin will report to Alstom CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, and will be part of the Alstom Leadership Committee. He will be based at Alstom’s headquarters in Saint-Ouen, France.

Atlas Air, Inc., announced it has taken delivery of a Boeing 777-200 Freighter, which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. Under the previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement, Atlas Air is operating four 777 aircraft on a global basis for MSC, enabling MSC to expand its reach and capacity for its customers. This is the fourth 777 to enter into operations; the inaugural 777 was delivered in November 2022, with the second and third 777s being delivered in July and November 2023, respectively. This aircraft, which enters operation today, will complement…

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped 51 handguns at New York City area airport checkpoints in 2023, a notable increase from the 39 guns caught in 2022. Each of the firearms was discovered by TSA officers during the routine screening of carry-on property at airport security checkpoints. Nationwide, TSA officers detected 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023. It was a significant increase from the 6,542 detected in 2022. Of the guns caught in 2023, approximately 93 percent were loaded. Firearms were caught at 265 airport checkpoints nationwide. TSA Firearms Catches at New York City Area Airport Checkpoints, 2018…

American Airpower Museum is partnering with the Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, offering internships for local high school students pursuing various careers in aviation. One example is the current internship program for Aviation Operations Teacher Evan Damadeo’s afternoon classes of graduating seniors.  Mr. Damadeo’s students intern every Thursday and Friday afternoon for a full year at the American Airpower Museum (AAM) at Republic Airport. His students are responsible for maintaining the Museum’s military aircraft by cleaning and waxing them. They also learn about aircraft mechanical systems and aviation history while working at the Museum. Barry Tech’s industry partner…

Tompkins Solutions, a leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firm, today announced that Quinntin Teeling has joined the company as an account executive. In this role, Teeling will be responsible for delivering tailored supply chain solutions that increase operational efficiency and return on investment. With more than half a decade of material handling automation experience, Teeling has worked with major corporations, including Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, PepsiCo, and TJX, among others. Prior to joining Tompkins, Teeling held management positions with Dematic and served as account manager for Pepperl+Fuchs. “We are excited to welcome Quinntin to the Tompkins team,” said…

SkyCell announced a partnership between SkyCell and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. In a significant move, SkyCell has been selected as the preferred unit load device (ULD) tracking partner for Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, marking a new chapter in our commitment to revolutionizing the airline industry.   This collaboration involves the deployment of our state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the entire ULD fleet of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo. Our SkyMind platform, purpose-built for this transformation, will provide the airline group with real-time visibility into ULD operations, driving substantial operational and cost efficiencies.   In a world where the demand for…