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New JFK $9.5B terminal would boost jobs, business opportunities
By: Adina Genn December 14, 2021 The plan for a new $9.5 billion, $2.4 million square-foot terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport will bring 10,000 jobs – including 6,000 union construction
Breeze Airways launches new flights from MacArthur
By: David Winzelberg December 7, 2021 New airline Breeze Airways will launch non-stop service from Islip’s MacArthur Airport to Charleston, S.C and Norfolk, Va. in February. Breeze, which began operations in May
Sheltair selling its Long Island and NYC operations
By: David Winzelberg October 19, 2021 Sheltair Aviation is selling its New York operations and facilities, including properties at three Long Island airports. Manhattan-based Modern Aviation has agreed to acquire Sheltair’s five New York
NBAA working to lift restrictions at East Hampton’s HTO
NBAA PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 12, 2021 The National Business Aviation Association has joined with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Eastern Regional Helicopter Council (ERHC) leading the effort to
Long Island MacArthur Airport Receives $8.4 Million for Airfield Improvements
July 26th, 2021 – Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter joined with Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to announce that Long Island MacArthur Airport will receive $8.4 million in airport capital improvement funds
Aviation Coalition Opposed to NYC Helicopter Rule Changes
By Dan Pimentel-Flying Mag Many Part 135 charter helicopters operating in NYC would be subject to the proposed new bill. Unsplash/Thanish Ahmed Proposed bill would prohibit many charter operations
Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach
By: Adina Glenn After a one-year absence, the Bethpage Air Show is returning to Jones Beach State Park on Memorial Day weekend. This year, the show, which is sponsored by Bethpage
Aerospace firm expands with IDA assist
By: Adina Genn January 29, 2021 North Atlantic Industries, an aerospace technology firm, is expanding in Bohemia, with the assistance of the Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency and Empire State Development. The company
Long Island Airport Moves Ahead Despite Challenges of 2020
Islip, NY – January 21, 2021 – The year 2020 represents the largest ever challenge in the history of aviation. Despite these significant challenges, MacArthur Airport immediately prioritized health and
MacArthur Airport Nominated For Best Small Airport By USA Today
Press release from the Town of Islip: Jan. 10, 2021 Long Island MacArthur Airport is once again, a nominee for the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Small
