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Northern Pacific Airways Unveils First Aircraft
Tuesday evening saw a significant milestone in Northern Pacific Airways’ path to launch, as they unveiled their first aircraft at a paint hangar in San Bernardino, California. Touting “the next era in travel,” Northern Pacific Airways is molding their clay to connect several major US cities to Asia, with a stopover in Anchorage, Alaska, utilizing a fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
A Step Towards Normalcy At The Jones Beach Airshow - NYCAviation
A year after being cancelled at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2021 Bethpage Federal Credit Union Airshow at Jones Beach will be returning to the skies May 29th and 30th. While the cancelation of last year’s airshow was disappointing, it was nothing close to what many in our community endured personally, financially and from a health perspective. Just one year ago, many were unsure when or even if things would return to normal.
United Airlines Returns To John F. Kennedy International Airport - NYCAviation
California here we come! United Airlines returned to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on March 28, 2021, resuming service to both San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX). Back in 2015, United left JFK to consolidate service to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) but only a few years later Scott Kirby CEO of the airline said it was a mistake to give up their premium slots to competitors.
Solar Impulse Comes To New York: A First Hand Account
I have been tracking the Solar Impulse flight across the United States for quite a while now, and when word finally came down on the date and time of the landing at New York, I was excited. Not much keeps me up at 3am, but the chance to see a totally solar powered aircraft was most certainly one of those things. As soon as the date and time was announced, I signed up for a chance to win access at JFK to see the aircraft land, not knowing if I would have media access.
Flying During These Unprecedented Times Of Coronavirus - NYCAviation
I was not a pilot in the airline industry during and immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. I was in the US Air Force stationed in Arizona and will never forget the events of that historic and tragic day. Globally, passenger travel was one of the hardest hit industries, just as we are experiencing today. I had many friends in the industry then and I have heard some wild stories about what flying was like that day, as well as during the subsequent weeks, months, and even years.
Airlines Leading the Way in the Age of COVID - NYCAviation
This is the Age of COVID. This will be a new phrase in our lexicon for some time to come. In order to restore the greatest economy in the world, we must be prudent, measured, and compassionate in our recovery from this crisis. I believe our national airlines can lead the way in jump starting the economy and showing people that we can continue our lives as close to normal as possible……..in the age of COVID. First, masks are going to be a necessity for air travel for the near, if not, distant future.
SWISS Shows Off Its Revamped JFK Lounge - NYCAviation
On Thursday, February 27, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) opened the doors to media and invited guests to introduce its newly renovated lounge at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 in New York. A telescope in the SWISS lounge looks out over the proceedings. The lounge remains in the same location as before, but now has an entirely new look. The SWISS design concept consists of light parquet flooring, gently hued furniture, and an updated layout.
Awesome Vintage Aviation Photos: New York International Airport - NYCAviation
(Editor’s note: Welcome to Time Travel Tuesday, a nine-part series celebrating the airports, airlines, and aircraft of yesteryear, through the vintage aviation photos of William J. Armstrong. In Part One and Part Two, we explored the airports of the Midwest, while Part Three explored the airports of the Western United States. Then we went international, with Canada in Part Four, and Europe in Part Five. In Part Six and Part Seven, we toured airports along the East Coast.
Spirit Airlines Unveils New Cabin Interiors (+Photos)
DETROIT – This week, at an event in Detroit Spirit Airlines unveiled their new redesigned cabins w/ ergonomically-designed seats for more comfort and leg room, larger tray tables, new carpet and more for an improved aesthetic and modern design. The brand new Airbus A320neo registered N920NK was delivered earlier this month is the first aircraft to have the new interior and was shown off to select media inside Spirit’s Detroit hanger.
United's Fantasy Flight Makes Holiday Wishes Come True - NYCAviation
There’s no better way to spend a day at the airport then being part of United Airlines’ Fantasy Flight to the “North Pole”. For more than three decades, United Airlines has been bringing holiday cheer to children in need from around the world by taking them on a special trip to the North Pole. United conducts Fantasy Flights in several cities and it is a popular event for their employees. The airline has so many volunteers they have to turn some away.
Brussels Airlines Showcases their Boutique Hotel in the Sky - NYCAviation
Last week Brussels Airlines invited NYCAviation to John F. Kennedy International Airport to experience their new long-haul product, what they call a “Boutique Hotel in the sky”, onboard an A330 aircraft.
Photos: Getting To Know The Brand-New JetBlue A321neo
NEW YORK — JetBlue’s newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, officially entered scheduled service earlier this week. The aircraft, named after the airline’s founder, David Neeleman, took to the skies as flight B6001 from New York-John F Kennedy Airport and landed in Ft Lauderdale to recreate the very first JetBlue flight that took place back in 2000. The day before the big event, Airways was given a tour of its newest addition to the fleet.
Photo Report: LATAM Showcases Its All-New Business Class
SÃO PAULO — LATAM Airlines Group unveiled its new Premium Business product onboard one of its Boeing 777-300(ER)s in São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. The first aircraft to carry the all-new Business Class cabin features the group’s $500 million investment that aims to improve the overall passenger experience, which includes $400 million in cabin renovations.
Finnair Celebrates 50 Years in New York - NYCAviation
The year is 1969, the Mets have won the World Series, Man has walked on the moon and in aviation related news Finnair began service to New York. This year the airline is celebrating 50 years of service between Helsinki and New York. To commemorate the occasion Finnair hosted a birthday party in Manhattan at the residence of the Consul General of Finland. Invited guests included employees of the airline, airline partners, frequent fliers and media.
United Inaugurates New New York LaGuardia Terminal
NEW YORK/LGA — Beginning this past weekend, United Airlines shifted its New York-LaGuardia operations to the airport’s new Terminal B Eastern Concourse. United joins American Airlines and Southwest Airlines in the newly completed concourse, which inaugurated the first phase of the $4 billion redevelopment project that will see Terminal B turn into a state-of-the-art concourse.
Hawaiian Airlines Turns 90: Visiting Its Spectacular Archive Room (+Photos)
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, operating under the same certificate for the entire nine decades. The carrier has achieved some remarkable milestones since its founding: introducing airmail and cargo service to the islands in 1934 and becoming America’s first certified air cargo carrier in 1942.
JetBlue Celebrated The 10th Plane Pull Competition In New York
NEW YORK — JetBlue hosted the 10th annual plane pull competition at the airline’s hangar in New York-JFK International Airport on May 21, 2019. JetBlue’s crew members, local law enforcement, and the British Metropolitan Police came together to raise awareness for JACK (Joining Against Cancer in Kids). JACK is an organization that provides funding for research and treatment options in the UK, and offer advice and support for families with children diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.
British Airways Completes $65m Refurb at JFK Terminal 7 (+Photos)
NEW YORK – British Airways has completed its $65 million refurbishments of JFK Terminal 7 with the unveiling of its highly anticipated new Club lounge. Following the opening of the new First Lounge in the fall this new space with play host to hundreds of business and leisure customers that travel between New York and London. At first glance, when entering the lounge, you can see how expansive it is as there are plenty of seating areas spread across 22,000 sq. ft.
Traveler: Onboard The Inaugural Hawaiian from Boston (+Photos)
BOSTON – Last week I flew the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines flight out of Boston aboard a widebody A330-200. Of note, this was the longest domestic flight in US history. Before boarding for this special occasion each passenger was given a traditional Hawaiian Lei. For my 11 hour journey to Hawaii, I was sitting in the first class cabin, my Seat 3J located in the last row of the First Class cabin. It was a window seat which I prefer though most of the flight, flight attendants asked them to be closed.
Jetblue Announces London as First European Destination
NEW YORK– JetBlue has been mulling service across the Atlantic for a few years now and today is finally the day an announcement has been made. Speaking at an “all-hands” meeting at the Jetblue Hanger and broadcast throughout the Jetblue Network Joanna Geraghty. President & Chief Operating Officer confirmed that indeed the airline will be making the leap across the pond in 2021. We were on hand to watch over 1300 Jetblue employees who were on hand and cheering as Geraghty made the announcement.
Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Nonstop Flights To Boston (+Photos)
BOSTON — Direct flights from the East Coast of the United States to Hawaii are few and far between. Delta and United have both a direct flight from Atlanta and Newark, respectively, with a Boeing 767, and Hawaiian with an Airbus A330 from JFK. All other flights are connected through West Coast cities.
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FLORIDA – The new blue is here. On Monday we were given early access and invited to sneak peak of the Jetblue Restyle Phase 2 at the conversion facility down in Lake City Florida. If you remember in May of last year Jetblue began refurbishing their A320’s (Phase 1) with Rockwell Collins Pinnacle seats and LiveTV 4 entertainment options which is currently what customers on the A321 are enjoying.
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NEW YORK — What’s old is new again. The historic Marine Air Terminal at New York-LaGuardia (LGA)—an Art Deco building that sits on the west side of the airfield—was once home to the Pan Am Clipper (flying boat), the Delta Shuttle, and has now become Jetblue’s new home. The airline moved in a little over a year ago, and to celebrate the first year of operations at the Marine Air Terminal, Jetblue and OTG hosted a special tour and lunch at Salotto.
The Refreshed Aer Lingus Livery: Teal Is The New Green - NYCAviation
Irish Airline Aer Lingus said “fáilte” to a brand new livery late last week. Following a public unveiling in Dublin, their first A330 to sport the new scheme journeyed to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. NYCAviation was on hand for the first NYC arrival. The new livery trades the previous heavily green color scheme for one that is mostly white.
New Aer Lingus Livery Visits New York (+Photos)
NEW YORK — Following the airline’s new livery reveal in Dublin on Thursday, Aer Lingus brought the first Airbus A330-300 with its new colors made to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York. The A330 touched down around 2PM EST and was greeted by media and passengers as it pulled into gate 11 at Terminal 5. The Aer Lingus brand refresh is the first one in 20 years.
Photos: The TWA Connie Finds A Second Life
NEW YORK — You may be wondering why there is a 1958 Lockheed Constellation L-1649 sitting in pieces inside the deicing tent at New York-JFK International Airport. The TWA Hotel is coming to the airport in early 2019 and this aircraft will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge, which will be located between JetBlue’s T5 and the hotel. This aircraft, serial number N308H, was delivered to TWA in 1958 and was based at Idlewild (now JFK).
Photos: JetBlue Engages With #GivingTuesday, New Livery
NEW YORK – November 27, 2018 was “Giving Tuesday” in the United States, and JetBlue sent 50 contest winners and a guest to volunteer on a “Destination Good,” four-day service trip to the Dominican Republic. JetBlue launched its second annual #CheckInForGood contest in October, inviting U.S. customers to enter for a chance to roll up their sleeves and volunteer with JetBlue, and its non-profit partners, in an undisclosed mystery destination.
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WASHINGTON-DULLES — Last Wednesday, United announced the first European routes its brand-new Boeing 787-10 will be flying starting next summer from its hub at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). Today, Airways was given an up-close tour of the new aircraft at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). “United is proud to offer more seats between New York and Europe than any other carrier,” said Patrick Quayle, vice-president of international network at United.
JetBlue Presents BK Blue, A Brooklyn Nets Special Livery
NEW YORK — The latest addition to JetBlue’s special schemed aircraft collection was introduced last week in New York. The new plane, named “BK Blue,” is dedicated to the Brooklyn Nets basketball team to celebrate the tip-off of the 2018-2019 NBA season. JetBlue was named the Official Domestic airline of the Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets in 2013 and has recently renewed its partnership for another five year term. Of note Qatar Airways is the the official International Airline.
Check Out The New United Polaris Lounge At Newark (+Photos)
NEW YORK — If you follow the North Star (Polaris) you may end up at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) where United Airlines showcased its third and newest Polaris lounge. The first Polaris lounge opened at Chicago-O’hare International Airport (ORD) in 2016, and the second lounge opened earlier this year at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). On June 4, United will open its third lounge inside Terminal C near gate C120 at EWR.
United 747 Retirement: Newark Employee Farewell Tour (+Photos) - Airways Magazine
NEWARK — The journey of United’s Queen of the Skies is nearing its end. It is a fact. Unfortunately, however, the journey never began for those United employees looking to fly aboard the iconic aircraft at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) one last time on the morning of October 24.
The TWA Hotel at JFK set to open in 2019 - Airways Magazine
MIAMI – If you’ve been to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) lately, you may have seen that construction and restoration are well underway at the 1962 Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center.
Electra Memories - NYCAviation
Eastern Air Lines was the launch customer and first operator of the Lockheed L-188 Electra prop-jet. They also were the U.S. domestic trunk carrier that flew them for the longest period, from 1959-77. The latter part of that time corresponded with my childhood. Growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 1970’s often meant a trip to JFK airport in order for my family to catch a flight to our favored vacation spot of Sarasota, Florida.
JetBlue Celebrates New York Jets Partnership with New Livery - Airways Magazine
MIAMI — In 2009 JetBlue became the official airline of the New York Jets. In 2010 JetBlue dedicated their first sports-themed plane (N746JB) to the New York Jets deemed JetGreen. Today, September 26, 2017, JetBlue has reaffirmed that partnership with the Jets by giving the aircraft a new refreshed look.
FRIDAY PHOTOS: Fantastic Photos from the NYCAviation Photo Hangar
There have been many fantastic photos uploaded to the NYCAviation Photo Hangar recently. Here are some of our favorites: An assortment of jets on the Boeing Field ramp: 2 Canadair T-33s, A Bombardier Challenger 600, and a Lockheed Martin F-16. Photo by KaiserJP. A Biman Bangladesh DC-10, sans a few important parts, sits on the ramp in Dhaka. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer Lindgren. It’s a snowy night on the ramp for this Delta MD-90. Photo by Colin Moeser.
JetBlue's Mint Expansion Reaches Fort Lauderdale - NYCAviation
The JetBlue Mint program is not new to a lot of JetBlue travelers that travel the East Coast to West Count transcontinental routes. The service initially launched between New York and both Los Angeles and San Fransisco in 2014. However, for those travelers in the JetBlue focus city of Fort Lauderdale, it is a fairly new concept. Mint flights from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles were launched in March, 2017. On May 15, 2017, the service was expanded to include twice daily service to San Francisco.
A Look At The Laws: What Is Required When You're Denied Boarding - NYCAviation
There have been a lot of discussions concerning the forceful removal of a passenger from the United Express flight at Chicago O’Hare airport bound for Louisville, Kentucky. One of the discussions that has come up is the amount of compensation that United was willing to, and had offered to the passengers.
Overbooking, Bumping, Removal, Regional Airlines, and Your Rights - NYCAviation
United Airlines was in the hot seat Monday morning after a video made its rounds on social media of a passenger being physically removed from a flight by Chicago Police after being “bumped.” The following is not a defense of United Airlines’ policy, nor a full review of exactly took place on Flight 3411, but is instead an explanation on overbooking, bumping, passenger removal, and regional airline operations. Take this information and draw your opinions from that.
CLOSED: Winter Storm Stella Takes Aim at Northeastern US and Eastern Canada - NYCAviation
Latest Update: 3/15/17, 8:45AM EDT Winter Storm Stella is taking aim at the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada early this week. As of Sunday afternoon, winter storm watches extend from Northern Virginia to Maine, with a blizzard watch in effect for coastal areas between New York City and Boston. Depending on your location, the snow may begin falling as soon as Monday evening, and could last into Wednesday for some areas.
United's Polaris Flies into New York's Saks Fifth Avenue - Airways Magazine
NEW YORK — With the distinctive Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ playing, media and invited guests gathered on a cold but not freezing January evening in front of Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan as United Airlines took over the store front windows at the luxury retailer to showcase Polaris, its new International Business Class product.
JetBlue Flies Back in Time with Their New "Retrojet" - NYCAviation
So you may be asking yourself why is a 16 year old airline debuting a retrojet? Well this is JetBlue where out of the box thinking is the norm. With JetBlue restarting their seasonal Palm Springs service, the airline set out to try something new by bringing back something old. And with that their 1960’s era retrojet was born. The Jetblue design team was tasked with coming up with a scheme and branding on what Jetblue would have looked liked some 50 years ago.
PHOTO TOUR: Qatar Airways A380 Visits Atlanta - NYCAviation
Qatar Airways brought one of its A380 Superjumbos to Atlanta on Tuesday for the inaugual of the airline’s new flight to Doha. Wielding the broadest sword available in its ongoing fight against Delta Air Lines and other US carriers, the first flight was not without drama. The large Airbus was forced to park at a remote stand after the sole A380 gate at the world’s busiest airport was left occupied by an A320.
JetBlue Receives First A321 Assembled In The United States
of an Alabama Football game including cheerleaders and a full marching band from the University of South Alabama the two companies came together for a historic event at the Airbus U.S Manufacturing Facility in Mobile, AL.The theme of the the day was “Airbus Delivers” and that they did as Jetblue became the first airline to take delivery of an aircraft built by Airbus in the United States.
NATs: Flying the North Atlantic Organized Track System
Each day, over 2000 aircraft travel across the Atlantic Ocean bound for North America or Europe on the North Atlantic Organized Track System. Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate and communicate during the journey? Communication over the Atlantic is an interesting combination of modern digital messaging, satellite communication, and early 1900’s low-tech! A note from the AeroSavvy Barrister (Not to be confused with the AeroSavvy Barista).
EVA Air Continues US Growth with Daylight JFK Service - NYCAviation
In continued expansion to the United States, EVA Air of Taiwan will be adding three additional weekly flights on their direct Taipei (TPE) – JFK route effective July 7, thus bringing the airline’s total number of New York flights to ten weekly. The Star Alliance member first began service to the New York area in 1992 with service to Newark via Seattle.
PHOTOS: Qatar Airways brings the A350-900XWB to JFK
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900XWB made a somewhat unexpected arrival at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday. An unannounced charter flight made the approximately 13 hour flight from Doha to New York, with Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker onboard. The flight marked the first visit by an airline-operated A350 to an airport in North America. Tuesday’s arrival marked the first time that an A350 not operated by its manufacturer, Airbus, visited the United States.
The Impact of Travel Technologies on Efficient Airport Operations - NYCAviation
The growth of personal mobile technology is ushering in a new era of passenger-centric services. In today’s environment of instant information, passengers expect to be constantly informed by connecting to a variety of sources while maintaining contact with their social networks.
New York's Greatest Plane Spotting Week of the Year Returns for 2015 - NYCAviation
It has been called “the Super Bowl of plane spotting.” Every September, leaders of the world descend on New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. Others simply refer to it as “UN Week.” More accurately, the ‘General Assembly’ is the name of the largest organization of the United Nations. Each year in mid-September, the General Assembly begins a new session. This year will be the seventieth session. As part of the start of a new session, a General Debate is typically called.
Airline Globalization's History: Once An Advantage, Now a Threat - NYCAviation
Airline travel in the earliest days before World War II was a dangerous, unpredictable series of short trips that were more of a novelty as opposed to a high-speed efficient mode of transportation. One of aviation’s most visionary people, Howard Hughes, envisioned larger, faster, and longer range airplanes for his airline, TWA. Working with Lockheed, they created the famed Lockheed Constellation, an airplane that could fly nonstop between Los Angeles and New York, and even between the continents.
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