Travel By Air, The Golden Years: 1920s-1960s
WEBNov 9, 2021 · As the decade of the 1940s ended, the era of commercial flight between the 1950s and 1960s was born and became known as the ‘Golden Age of Air Travel’ and the ‘Jet Age’. By 1950, the trans-Atlantic route became the most traveled in the world, and its growing trade produced high profits and intense competition between major international ...
Metropolitan Airport News - New York Airport News
WEBMetropolitan Airport News provides timely news, information and updates for both Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) employees and businesses that provide services at, and around the major New York airports (JFK, LGA, EWR).. John F. Kennedy International Airport PO Box 300877 Jamaica, NY 11430 USA …
Mitchel Field - New York Aviation History - Metropolitan Airport …
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · In May 1939, three B-17s led by Lt. Curtiss Lemay flew 750 miles out to sea and intercepted the Italian ocean liner Rex. This was a striking example of the range, mobility and accuracy of modern aviation at the time. During WWII, Mitchel Field was the location of the Air Defense Command, the main point …
Before JFK, There Was Idlewild - AOA Reflections
WEBApr 17, 2024 · The International Arrivals building (now Terminal 4) eventually housed all international carriers and welcomed all international arrivals. On December 24, 1963, Idlewild was renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport in honor of our assassinated President. Ted Kennedy, Jean Kennedy Smith, NYC …
eVTOL Evolution: The Past, Present & Future of Air Mobility
WEBJan 10, 2023 · eVTOL Evolution: The Past, Present & Future of Air Mobility. By Julia Lauria-Blum January 10, 2023 13 Mins Read. In 2022, Joby Aviation received its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, which allows Joby to operate a commercial air taxi service. From July to November of 1919, one of the most significant, yet lesser-known pioneers of aviation, US ...
PEOPLExpress: Fly Smart - New York Aviation History
WEBJul 13, 2022 · PEOPLExpress: Fly Smart. It was one of the first carriers to be established after passage of the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act (ACA), but its history would be repeated countless times after it. Both its name and service concept were reflected by its advertisement: “PEOPLExpress: Fly Smart!”.
AGI Opens Building 22 at JFK Airport - Air Cargo
WEBMar 24, 2022 · Building 22 has been in the JFK market for nearly 25 years, first opened by United Cargo in 1997. Working with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, AGI took possession of the building in late fall and began preparing it for occupancy. “Building 22’s launch customers are Cargolux Airlines and Turkish Cargo, the latter of whom ...
The Ford Tri-Motor: A Journey Through Aviation History
WEBJun 8, 2021 · A nearly 100 year old gem takes to the skies. (EAA) Liberty Aviation Museum’s 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B flew its first flight on December 1, 1928. It was sold to Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT, the logo that graces the aircraft’s fuselage today) in January 1929 where it became NC9645 and was named City of Wichita.
Air Cargo - Metropolitan Airport News
WEBMetropolitan Airport News provides timely news, information and updates for both Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) employees and businesses that provide services at, and around the major New York airports (JFK, LGA, EWR).. John F. Kennedy International Airport PO Box 300877 Jamaica, NY 11430 USA …
New Ground Handler Arrives at JFK Airport - Air Cargo
WEBJun 12, 2020 · The company is ASAK Solutions, and this display of optimism about our future is a shot in the arm for all of us. ASAK Solutions LLC is a veteran-owned and operated, up-and-coming premier ground handler in JFK airport. It was started by two longtime friends, Arnold Sue and Alminko Kojic. They had the idea of starting their own company years ago ...