why are the jets called the jets

The New York Jets are called the Jets because when the team was sold and renamed in 1963 by a new group of owners led by Sonny Werblin, he chose the name "Jets" to reflect the contemporary culture of the time. The name was inspired by the rise of commercial airline travel and the space age. Additionally, the new Shea Stadium, where the team played starting in 1964, was located between New York City's two major airports, LaGuardia and JFK, symbolizing the modern, fast-paced spirit embodied by jets. The name also conveniently rhymed with the Mets, the baseball team sharing the stadium.