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Solar initiative for John F. Kennedy International Airport enters next phase
The solar energy project, due to be installed at JFK Airport, has been awarded to SunPower Corporation and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power Group by PANYNJ.
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport – also known as JFK airport is located in Queens, New York City. Originally known as Idlewild Airport, it was renamed in 1963 in honour of President John F. Kennedy.
JFK International Airport has five active terminals which are currently numbered 1, 4, 5, 7 and 8. A new Terminal One is currently being constructed and is due to open in 2026 and will replace the existing Terminal 1 and parts of the former Terminals 2 and 3.
The airport is a major hub for international flights and international airlines at JFK include American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, JetBlue, Qantas, Korean Air, LATAM Airlines and Delta Airlines.
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NY and NJ’s Port Authority Board to invest $4.5 billion in airport network
The investment will be used to update facilities and build new infrastructure to accommodate an increase in passenger numbers.
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JFK’s Terminal One unveils common-use biometric boarding platform by leading provider Vision-Box
Vision-Box and TOGA partnered to successfully launch seamless biometric boarding at JFK to upgrade the passenger experience.
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Biometric boarding capabilities launched at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4
Biometric boarding has been introduced in JFK Airport's Terminal 4 to enhance customer experience and employee safety.
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Groupe ADP wins several contracts for consulting and planning in the U.S.
Merchant Aviation has won a series of new contracts across the U.S. including the $340 million investment in the JFK development.
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ACI World recognises 19 airports who have committed to customer experience
Airports are accredited on customer understanding, strategy, measurement, operational improvement, governance, airport culture, service design/innovation, and airport community collaboration.
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Passenger experience: Delta, pioneering a seamless experience
In December 2018, Delta – in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration – unveiled the first biometric terminal in the United States. In a growing world that’s getting increasingly complicated, airports and airlines are turning to technology to streamline…
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New route launched between Edinburgh and Boston
Following Delta's first route from Edinburgh, with JFK as the destination, the second will fly to Boston and operate throughout the summer.
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JFK and Vision-Box roll out facial recognition boarding
JFK Airport and Vision-Box have signed an agreement to modernise passenger processing and roll out one of the largest biometric boarding platforms in the U.S.
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PANYNJ aims to have a 100 per cent electric shuttle bus fleet by the end of 2020
The Port Authority of New York and Jersey has announced that 50 per cent of its shuttle bus fleet at the three major regional airports will be all-electric by summer 2019.
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IATA calls for cooperation in the USA for the sake of aviation
In his speech at the International Aviation Club in Washington, D.C., Alexandre de Juniac, highlighted the importance of both Government and Industry working together to reap the continued benefits of aviation.
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Real-time updates now available at Port Authority Airports
Real-time information is now available on airport websites and terminal monitors for passengers travelling through JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty and New York Stewart.
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ACI World say major investment in infrastructure is imperative
According to ACI, global passenger traffic is expected to exceed 20 billion by 2039, as such, infrastructure will have to adapt accordingly with major investment to accommodate the growth.
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JFK’s new solar panels will help reduce green house gas emissions
The Port Authority Agency plans to install more than 10 megawatts of solar power at JFK, in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while providing local low-income residents the opportunity to purchase clean energy at reduced rates.
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Want to enjoy an easy, relaxed airport experience? It’s all about waiting
Waiting in line is considered by some to be almost as bad as torture, but it’s one of life’s inevitabilities. But, what if there was a way to make airport queues move faster and keep the experience more pleasant for those in line? It all comes down to understanding why…
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