JetBlue Honors Public Servants for Inspiring Humanity
May 22 2017 - 10:30AM
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JetBlue Partners With British Metropolitan
Police For Eighth Annual Plane Pull at JFK Airport to Raise
Awareness for the ‘Joining Against Cancer in Kids’ (J-A-C-K)
Foundation
In Front of An Audience of Public Service
Professionals, JetBlue Debuts ‘Blue Finest’ Aircraft
Dedicated to the New York Police Department
JetBlue (Nasdaq:JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, has a long
history of supporting those who serve their communities. Today
public servants from New York and abroad joined forces for a good
cause. JetBlue and the British Metropolitan Police Department
partnered for their eighth annual plane pull at New York’s JFK
Airport. “Bobbies” from London’s police department competed against
teams including JetBlue crewmembers and members from local
authorities including the NYPD and FDNY to raise funds for
childhood cancer research.
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In Front of An Audience of Public Service
Professionals, JetBlue Debuts 'Blue Finest' Aircraft Dedicated to
the NYPD
Proceeds from the annual plane pull benefit The J-A-C-K
Foundation and families impacted by pediatric brain cancer, as well
as fund research to create international awareness for
neuroblastoma. Last year’s event raised $123,000.
All in attendance received a special treat, a first glimpse at
JetBlue’s newest special livery –- “Blue Finest” –- dedicated to
New York City’s more than 36,000 officers. Twenty three teams,
consisting of nearly 300 participants, participated in timed trials
to pull “Blue Finest,” an Airbus 320 aircraft, 100 feet in the
fastest amount of time to raise funds for the J-A-C-K Foundation.
Participants were among the first to view this aircraft adorned
with the NYPD flag, badge and shield.
“Blue Finest” will join JetBlue’s fleet flying throughout the
airline’s network, currently 101 cities and growing. The aircraft
honoring the NYPD joins JetBlue’s exclusive legion of
service-focused aircraft including “Blue Bravest” dedicated to the
FDNY, “Vets in Blue” honoring veterans past and present and
“Bluemanity” - a tribute to all JetBlue crewmembers who bring the
airline’s mission of inspiring humanity to life every day.
“As New York’s Hometown Airline, supporting our local public
servants including the NYPD is part of our DNA,” said Joanna
Geraghty, executive vice president customer experience, JetBlue.
“Our mission of inspiring humanity is brought to life each day
through our crewmembers, many of whom are also former public
servants. This mission also lives in the work the NYPD does to keep
our communities safe.”
The NYPD flag is prominently displayed on the tail of “Blue
Finest” and a badge and shield by the front door. The NYPD flag was
chosen as it represents all five boroughs of New York City and is a
symbol of pride for all who have served. It represents unity.
Adopted in 1919, the NYPD flag is proudly flown outside of every
precinct in the city, next to the American flag. The NYPD flag
features 24 white stars on a field of blue in the left corner. The
blue represent the police department while 23 of the stars
represent the separate towns and villages that eventually became a
part of New York City. The 24th star represents New York City
itself.
“I want to thank everyone at JetBlue for honoring the
hardworking men and women of the NYPD with this incredible symbol
of partnership and professionalism,” said NYPD Commissioner James
P. O’Neill. "This aircraft, ‘Blue Finest,’ has the perfect name and
appearance to represent those who have made it their lives' work to
fight crime and keep people safe. It is an impressive
interpretation of NYPD hallmarks and will spread our commitment to
public safety far beyond New York City. Safe travels to all who fly
aboard her, and I wish the very best of luck to those pulling this
plane today in support of JACK's Pack and childhood cancer
research."
The reveal of “Blue Finest” took place at JetBlue’s Hangar at
JFK Airport and was unveiled in front of crewmembers, many of whom
previously worked with NYPD and were specifically invited to the
event. JetBlue is the only major airline based in New York. As
such, the airline is supportive of its hometown police officers,
firefighters, emergency medical technicians and paramedics. JetBlue
estimates up to 15 percent of its Inflight crewmembers and several
in its support centers have served in some capacity. This includes
former law enforcement officers, first responders and veterans.
Many of the skills learned in public service are transferable to
JetBlue. Several former service members are enjoying second careers
within the airline in positions including airport operations,
corporate security, inflight, pilots and more.
The J-A-C-K Foundation was set up by Richard and Yvonne Brown,
both officers with the Metropolitan Police Department, to help fund
research after their son Jack was diagnosed with a rare form of
cancer. Local officers and public service professionals in the New
York metropolitan area felt a connection to the cause and their UK
counterparts. Since 2009, law enforcement and first responders in
New York City have joined forces with the Metropolitan Police for a
day of service and friendly competition to raise funds for The
J-A-C-K Foundation. Before Jack’s untimely death, JetBlue provided
transportation for him to and from his treatment facilities in the
U.S.
About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier
in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles
(Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than
38 million customers a year to 101 cities in the
U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average
of 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit
jetblue.com.
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