At New York Airport News, we remain steadfastly independent. We are not, nor will we ever be, intimidated, controlled, or influenced by any government entity or private organization. Our commitment is and always will be, to factual, fearless journalism that serves the traveling public, the aviation community, and the airport service industry.

Recently, it has come to our attention that certain competitors have attempted to use their relationships with government agencies — agencies from which they solicit advertising revenue, to pressure those same entities into investigating or discrediting our reporting. Such actions are not only unethical, they are an affront to the principles of free and independent journalism.

We stand firmly behind our right to report without interference. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, and we will continue to exercise that right without fear or favor. Attempts to silence or intimidate us only strengthen our resolve to pursue the truth.

Our readers can rest assured: New York Airport News will continue to publish verified, balanced, and unflinching coverage of the airport, airline, and transportation sectors — no matter who it inconveniences.