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[1/3] An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation sits at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. REUTERS/Roselle Chen Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Electric air taxis could be transporting passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan by 2025 - on quiet, emissions-free journeys that take around seven minutes. Manufacturer Joby Aviation (JOBY.N) carried out an exhibition flight at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York on Sunday, the city's first-ever electric air taxi flight and the first time Joby has flown in an urban setting. The idea is that travelers will book their trip, similar to a rideshare app. Reporting by Roselle Chen, Writing by Rosalba O'Brien; Editing by David GregorioOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Roselle Chen, Joby, JoeBen Bevirt, Rosalba O'Brien, David Gregorio Our Organizations: Joby Aviation, REUTERS, JFK, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Thomson Locations: Downtown Manhattan, Manhattan , New York City, U.S, Manhattan, New York
Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the U.S., addresses the media as he arrives at JFK airport in New York City, U.S., May 23, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Nov 10 (Reuters) - China's ambassador to the United States said Sino-US relations have shown positive signs of stopping a decline and stabilising but still faced challenges, as the leaders of both countries prepare for an expected highly-anticipated meeting this month. Xie said under the leadership of China's President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden, and with the joint efforts of both sides, relations have recently shown positive signs. "Sino-U.S. relations are still facing severe challenges, and there is still a long way to go to stabilise and improve relations," Xie said. Reporting by Bernard Orr; Editing by Chris Reese and Michael PerryOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Xie Feng, Brendan McDermid, Xie, Xi Jinping, Joe Biden, Xi, Biden, Bernard Orr, Chris Reese, Michael Perry Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, China Relations, Economic Cooperation, Thomson Locations: U.S, New York City, Rights BEIJING, United States, China, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Asia, Taiwan, Bali
CNN —A JetBlue passenger jet lost its balance and tipped like a seesaw while unloading Sunday at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to the airline. Nobody was injured in the incident, JetBlue Airways said. At least one opened cargo door in the front half of the plane can be seen. JetBlue is “reviewing this incident” and the plane will be inspected before flying again, the airline said. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees the airport, said the incident did not disrupt any other operations at JFK.
Persons: John F, Nobody Organizations: CNN, JetBlue, New, Kennedy International Airport, JetBlue Airways, Port Authority of New Locations: Port Authority of New York, New Jersey, JFK
Torrential rains bring flooding to New York
  + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: 1 min
PicturesTorrential rains bring flooding to New YorkA flash flood warning was in effect for New York City until midday, with as much as 6 inches of rain falling in some locations, including Brooklyn, lower Manhattan and JFK Airport in Queens.
Organizations: JFK Locations: New York, New York City, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
China's US envoy urges 'practical' steps to help restore ties
  + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +2 min
FILE PHOTO-Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the U.S., addresses the media as he arrives at JFK airport in New York City, U.S., May 23, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBEIJING, Sept 28 (Reuters) - China's ambassador to the United States said the Biden administration could help restore fraught relations by starting with "practical" steps, such as renewing a decades-old pact on science and technology. "We must start from me, start from now, and start from practical things that benefit the people of the two countries," Ambassador Xie Feng said at an embassy reception on Wednesday, ahead of China's National Day on Oct. 1. "The China-U.S. Science and Technology Agreement (STA) is mutually beneficial and win-win," added Xie, who took up his posting in May. This week, the United States said Beijing had allowed a U.S. soldier being expelled by North Korea to stop over in China before continuing home.
Persons: Xie Feng, Brendan McDermid, Biden, Xie, Ryan Woo, Clarence Fernandez Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, . Science, Technology, Treasury Department, Thomson Locations: U.S, New York City, Rights BEIJING, United States, Beijing, Washington, Taiwan, China, North Korea
The Atlanta-based airline said it plans to cap the number of entries to its Sky Clubs starting Feb. 1, 2025 for holders of the American Express Platinum Card as well as the Delta Reserve American Express Card. Those holding the Platinum Card will be allowed six visits per year, while the Delta Reserve Card holders will get 10 annual visits. The news may not come as a surprise to Delta customers who have visited a Sky Club at Delta's major hubs like JFK Airport or Atlanta, where lines to access Sky Clubs have been a common occurrence. Political Cartoons View All 1157 ImagesThe Platinum Card has become American Express’ most popular product, despite its high annual fee, among Millennials and Gen-Z partially due to its travel perks. The news does not impact access to AmEx's own Centurion-branded airport lounges, which American Express owns and operates.
Organizations: Delta Air, Sky Clubs, American, Delta Reserve American Express Card, Delta Reserve, Delta, Sky, JFK, American Express Locations: Atlanta, Delta's, JFK
Ferrovial has been providing artificial intelligence services to its businesses and employees since April after two years of work on an AI solutions centre in Spain. Ferrovial is working with Microsoft AI products, but has its own, completely isolated version, and is building the framework for an AI service that will help its various businesses. The company is also using AI tools on its highways to detect cars going the wrong way, objects or people on the road, and is working on perfecting the sensors. In parallel, Ferrovial is working on ways to communicate directly with motorists using its U.S. toll roads and give them more information than just the rates. AI will also help it contact potential users to offer discounts and attract more traffic.
Persons: Ferrovial, Luis Carlos Pietro Fernandez, Fernandez, Corina Pons, Andrei Khalip, Conor Humphries Organizations: Heathrow, Reuters, Microsoft, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Spain, Highways, Madrid, Netherlands, United States, Heathrow, Britain's, New, JFK
WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. government watchdog will review Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) efforts to prevent airport runway incursions after a series of incidents where airplanes came dangerously close to each other. The U.S. Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (OIG) said it was opening its audit to assess FAA processes for analyzing data, identifying risks and preventing and mitigating runway incursions. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating six runway incursion events since January including some near catastrophes. In March, the FAA said it was taking steps to improve air traffic control, convening a safety summit and issuing a safety alert. In April, it named an independent safety review team and in June announced $100 million for 12 airports to make improvements to taxiways and lighting to reduce runway incursions.
Persons: Jennifer Homendy, OIG, David Shepardson, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, U.S . Transportation Department, National Transportation Safety Board, OIG, FedEx, Southwest Airlines, Boeing, FedEx plane's, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Thomson Locations: Austin , Texas, Boston , Florida, New, JFK
He has not addressed a single press conference in India since becoming prime minister about nine years ago. In May 2019 he attended a press conference but never took questions. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said the White House understands the press conference is a "big deal." "We are just grateful that Prime Minister Modi is participating in a press event at the end of the visit," Kirby said. The format of the press conference will include one question from the U.S. press and one from an Indian journalist, Kirby said.
Persons: Narendra Modi, Modi, Mohammed, Read, Joe Biden, John Kirby, Kirby, Biden, Katharine Jackson, Steve Holland, Kanishka Singh, Doina Chiacu, Heather Timmons, Grant McCool Organizations: Indian, United Nations General Assembly, REUTERS, White House, U.S ., White, U.S, Bharatiya Janata Party, United, Thomson Locations: New York, United States, WASHINGTON, India, U.S, Indian, backsliding
That’s right: New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority is requiring that its national airline weigh passengers departing on international flights from Auckland International Airport through July 2, 2023. The program, which Air New Zealand calls a passenger weight survey, is a way to gather data on the weight load and distribution for planes, the airline said. This isn’t the first time that Air NZ has asked passengers to step on the scales before boarding their flights. Domestic passengers took part in a survey in 2021, but the one for international travelers was delayed due to the pandemic. The 17-hour flagship route was launched last fall as a lynchpin of Air NZ’s post-pandemic strategy.
Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the U.S., addresses the media as he arrives at JFK airport in New York City, May 23, 2023. China's new ambassador to the U.S. arrived in New York Tuesday with a call to "safeguard the interests of China," according to a release from the country's embassy in the U.S.Xie Feng assumes office after a period of about six months in which China has had no ambassador to the U.S. He was most recently a vice foreign minister. The prior ambassador, Qin Gang, was promoted in December to become China's new foreign minister. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns in Beijing for the first time since assuming his new role.
Persons: Xie Feng, China's, Xie, Qin Gang, Qin, China Nicholas Burns Organizations: U.S . Department of State, CNBC, U.S Locations: U.S, New York City, New York, China, Beijing
Emirates pilot Yusri Abu Bakar used to be in the Singapore Air Force before switching to commercial. He now flies an A380, piloting one of the longest flights in the world from Dubai to New Zealand. A former Republic of Singapore Air Force pilot, Yusri Abu Bakar pivoted from flying an F-16 fighter jet to an A380 as a commercial pilot for Emirates airline out of Dubai, where he is based. Yusri flies this long-haul flight two or three times a month, in line with regulations regarding how many hours a pilot can fly a month. Pack noise-canceling headphones and an eye maskPacking a well-thought-out carry-on can improve your long-haul flight experience, Yusri said.
On Wednesday, Uber rolled out the ability to book flights to select customers in the UK. Uber is adding a new addition to its app that lets customers book plane tickets, the Financial Times first reported. It will be rolled out to all UK users this summer as part of its ambitions to create a "super app" for public transport. "Over the last 12 months with the addition of rail, coach, and now flight bookings, Uber is truly a one-stop travel solution." Brem told the newspaper that the launch of commercial flight bookings was "the latest and most ambitious step" in its goal to expand Uber into a larger travel app.
Lyft shares plunge 15% on weak second-quarter guidance
  + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Lyft shares dropped nearly 15% in extended trading on Thursday after the ride-hailing company issued a weaker-than-expected forecast for the second quarter. Lyft said it expects second-quarter sales of approximately $1.0 billion to $1.02 billion, while analysts were projecting $1.08 billion, according to Refinitiv. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization will be $20 million to $30 million, the company said. "We're improving our rideshare service and are thrilled with the early results," Lyft CEO David Risher said in a statement. Prior to the after-hours decline, Lyft shares had lost half their value in the past year.
Private jet travel has surged in the US over the last few years and accounts for one in every six flights. But private flyers pay just two percent of the taxes that fund the Federal Aviation Administration. Commercial flyers must pay a tax on every ticket equivalent to 7.5% of the fare price. But private flyers only pay a jet fuel tax. Private airplane travel is significantly worse for the environment than commercial flight travel, since private jets carry far fewer people.
What it was like to pilot the supersonic Concorde jet
  + stars: | 2023-04-27 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +28 min
It’s said that during the aircraft’s 27 years of service, there were more qualified American astronauts than there were British Airways Concorde pilots. Supersonic flyingA photo of Concorde pilot Barbara Harmer, Concorde at the controls for a London to New York flight in 1993. Concorde: When supersonic travel was a reality 02:32 - Source: CNNThe small pool of Concorde pilots also meant everyone knew everyone. It would take him back to the day he stood at Heathrow, watching the first commercial Concorde flight take off. Future of supersonic flightAlmost two decades since Concorde’s final flight, the allure of supersonic flight hasn’t waned, with companies such as Boom Supersonic plotting plans for Concorde’s successor.
A stop order has been issued for construction at the airport, authorities said. Two workers died at John F. Kennedy International Airport in a construction accident, authorities said Monday. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the airport, said it was notified on Monday morning that two workers were trapped under rubble at a construction site at the airport. The workers were relocating utility lines at the time of the incident, the agency said.
April 3 (Reuters) - Two workers died at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on Monday after being trapped under construction rubble, authorities said, adding the incident was being probed. All construction at the airport was shut down after the incident, which happened around 11:00 am ET (1500 GMT), the airport said on Twitter. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the airport, was investigating the incident, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said, calling the incident a tragedy. Emergency workers responded to the scene and removed the workers from the trench, authorities said. The workers, who were not identified, were declared dead at the scene itself, the airport added.
Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport is just 50 miles from Poland's border with Ukraine. He told Insider: "I realized that a great challenge was ahead of us and that any mistake on our part couldn't be an option." Hamryszczak told Insider that he had to rise to "countless" challenges, including making complex arrangements with world leaders and welcoming the world's media. Air Force One is "the most famous aircraft that has ever visited our airport," Hamryszczak said. "This is no longer the same regional airport that operated in 2021, or even before the pandemic," Hamryszczak told Insider.
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 1 will remain closed Friday due to electrical issues that disrupted travel and saw some flights canceled at one of the world’s busiest airports. “JFK Terminal 1 will remain closed on 2/17 due to electrical issues as the Port Authority continues working with the terminal’s operator to restore flight operations as quickly as possible,” the airport said in a tweet.
A flight to New York headed back to New Zealand because of an electrical fire at JFK Airport. An electrical failure in the terminal caused an outage and a "small isolated fire," per JFK Airport. Passengers were rebooked onto the next available flight to JFK Airport, the spokesperson added. The power outage at JFK Airport also caused other flights to divert to their departure airports on Thursday. These included two ITA Airways flights from Milan and Rome, and a Korean Air flight from Seoul, per FlightAware.
"Travelers should check with their carriers for flight status before coming to the airport," JFK said. The Port Authority is continuing to work with the terminal's operator to restore flight operations as quickly as possible, it added. JFK was working to accommodate affected flights using other terminals after the power outage began on Thursday. Some flights scheduled to arrive at JFK were diverted to other airports on the East Coast, the airport's website showed. Representatives for the Port Authority did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
In a letter to Congress in early February, the FAA said it plans to dramatically accelerate replacing its outdated Notice To Air Missions (NOTAM) safety system, whose failure led to a nationwide air travel grounding in January. A contractor working for the FAA unintentionally deleted files related to the key pilot safety system, the FAA said. The near collisions have also raised concerns that the FAA’s safety systems may be insufficient. “Can I sit here today and tell you that there will never be another issue on the NOTAM system? That near collision happened after air traffic controllers cleared the FedEx Boeing 767 to land on Austin’s Runway 18 Left, according to the FAA.
A FedEx aircraft aborted its landing to avoid a Southwest Airlines jet on Saturday during heavy fog. Both were mistakenly cleared for the same runway at Austin Bergstrom International Airport. "The pilot of the FedEx airplane discontinued the landing and initiated a climb out," said the FAA. "Shortly before the FedEx aircraft was due to land, the controller cleared Southwest Flight 708 to depart from the same runway," the FAA said, per Reuters. Southwest Airlines, FedEx, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Insider.
A new terminal at New York's JFK will be partly powered by a microgrid, batteries, and fuel cells. John F. Kennedy International Airport's $9.5 billion New Terminal One will be partly powered by a microgrid with 11.34 megawatts of electricity from rooftop solar, gas fuel cells, and battery storage. A system that captures waste heat from the fuel cells will chill and warm water. The rooftop solar array — made up of more than 13,000 panels — will be the largest in New York City and at any US airport terminal, AlphaStruxure said. Installing fuel cells, instead of diesel generators, is estimated to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxide, a toxic air pollutant, by 98%, Macias added.
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