May 3, 2025 – EULEN Aviation, a division of Grupo EULEN USA, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arajet Airlines (DM), considered the largest and fastest-growing airline in the Dominican Republic. This collaboration will elevate Arajet’s operations in the U.S. as EULEN Aviation begins providing world-class ground handling services at Miami International Airport (MIA), reinforcing Arajet’s commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences for its passengers.

Arajet Airlines, founded in 2022, has quickly made its mark in the low-cost aviation sector, offering affordable flights to 22 destinations across North, Central and South America. With a modern fleet of 10 Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft, Arajet is set to expand further, with plans to welcome 15 more aircraft starting in 2026. Arajet just announced that it has transported 2 million passengers since the start of its operations in September 2022, making a significant milestone in the commercial aviation sector of the Dominican Republic. 

In a significant leap toward international expansion, Arajet launched its U.S. operations on April 11, 2025, with direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Santo Domingo (SDQ). The airline will further expand its footprint with additional flights from MIA to Punta Cana (PUJ), starting June 14, 2025. These routes will connect passengers to a wide array of destinations across Central and South America, solidifying Arajet’s role as a key player in the Caribbean’s aviation market.

EULEN Aviation is honored to provide comprehensive, best-in-class ground handling services to Arajet at Miami International Airport, including:

• Passenger Service and Baggage Acceptance (ticket counter and gate boarding)
• Wheelchair Assistance (WCHR)
• Ramp Services (aircraft marshalling, baggage handling)
• Lavatory and Water Service
• Secure Cabin Cleaning Services

With over 12 airline partners currently in operation at MIA — including industry giants such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air France/KLM, Copa Airlines, Korean Air, Norse Airlines and Spirit Airlines — this partnership marks a bold step forward in EULEN Aviation’s expansion across the U.S. market.

This is a momentous milestone for both Arajet and EULEN Aviation. We are thrilled to support Arajet’s growth in the U.S. and help facilitate their seamless service at Miami International Airport. Our partnership underscores our shared commitment to excellence, and we are excited to play a part in Arajet’s journey to becoming a leading global airline.

John Jones, vice-president of Aviation Operations for the United States and the Caribbean of EULEN Aviation

As Arajet continues its rapid expansion, this new partnership with EULEN Aviation will enable the airline to enhance its operational efficiency and offer passengers an elevated experience in one of the world’s busiest airports. The collaboration also represents a critical moment for EULEN Aviation to strengthen its foothold in the U.S. market, with MIA serving as a key hub for future growth.

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March 31, 2025 — Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually.

The new concourses integrate seamlessly into the existing terminal, introducing cutting-edge technology and enhanced facilities to meet growing passenger demand. The terminal now spans 845,000 square meters — a 14% increase — while the addition of 17 new aircraft contact gates increases the total to 62, nearly 40% more than before, ensuring greater connectivity, streamlined operations, and significantly reducing bus transfers.

Hamad International Airport is more than a gateway; it is a vital pillar of Qatar’s growth and global connectivity. I am pleased to see this expansion project, with conclusion of both concourses going live, which I have personally been involved with since 2018. While many global airport expansions have faced delays, we are proud to have delivered this major development ahead of schedule. This achievement reflects our commitment to operational excellence and strategic planning. This is not just about increasing capacity — it is about strengthening the entire Qatar Airways network, enhancing operational resilience, and supporting Qatar’s economic growth in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030. This development allows us to meet the evolving demands of global travel while reinforcing Qatar’s position as a leading aviation hub.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer

Our focus is to deliver operational excellence that supports both current demands and future growth. The opening of Concourses D and E marks a significant milestone in expanding our capacity and enhancing operational efficiency. This combined development streamlines passenger flow, optimizes resource management, and strengthens airline connectivity, ensuring smoother and more efficient passenger services.

Hamad Ali Al Khater, chief operating officer at Hamad International Airport

The newly inaugurated Concourses D and E feature the following enhancements:

• Seamless boarding through smart technology: The new concourses feature cutting-edge self-boarding systems, streamlining the boarding process for a faster, more efficient journey.
• Enhanced connectivity and global reach: The expansion of Hamad International Airport with Concourses D and E significantly strengthens connectivity for both passengers and airlines.
• Elevating passenger journey: Qatar Duty Free will add over 9 retail and F&B outlets, increasing retail space by 2,700 sqm and reinforcing the airport’s status as a top global destination.
• A commitment to sustainability: The airport remains a leader in sustainable aviation, with Concourses D and E designed to meet GSAS 4-Star Design & Build Certification and aiming for LEED Gold Certification.

Find out more at Doha Hamad International Airport.

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The innovative Blank Slate app leverages artificial intelligence and cognitive science to transform mandatory training, policies, and regulatory content into brief, customized exam questions tailored to each employee. This progressive approach ensures maximum knowledge retention while requiring minimal time investment, addressing the unique needs of busy aviation professionals operating in a high-stakes, zero-fail environment.

A pilot program deploying the Blank Slate app across multiple Signature Aviation locations worldwide demonstrated measurable improvements in employees’ ability to recall critical training content and policies in less than 90 days. Remarkably, these outcomes were achieved with frontline workers engaging with the app for less than five minutes per week.

We are thrilled to implement Blank Slate, an innovative tool that will enhance our culture with a safety-first mindset among our team members. Blank Slate will revolutionize our training approach, giving our team members the information they need, when it matters, to make every second exceptional for our guests and residents.

Ed Brennan, vice president of people development at Signature Aviation

Leading aviation firms like Signature Aviation recognize that modern training methods are essential for meeting evolving operational and regulatory demands. Through our partnership with Blank Slate, we provide this app to airports and aviation organizations, combining our widely recognized training programs with advanced technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Kyle Herbig, AAAE’s vice president of airport solutions

We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Signature Aviation and are thrilled to be deploying our defense-grade technology to enhance operational outcomes with a recognized industry leader. We’re fortunate to have such a great partner in AAAE, which has been instrumental in facilitating this new deployment.

Matt Trevithick, Blank Slate’s chief executive officer

The app’s advanced capabilities also provide organizational leaders with real-time performance insights, enabling them to identify areas of greatest risk for forgetting, proactively address them, and use these trends to predict when incidents may occur, thereby enhancing overall operational readiness.

Founded in 1928, American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is a professional organization representing the individuals who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE’s more than 10,000 members represent over 900 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria,Virginia, AAAE delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences and accreditation.

Signature Aviation is an aviation hospitality company that offers exceptional experiences and essential support services to business and private aviation guests. Signature operates a network of private aviation terminals, with over 200 locations covering key destinations in 27 countries across five continents. The company also offers over 16 million square feet of carbon-neutral multi-use office and hangar real estate globally.

Blank Slate Technologies is a deep tech startup transforming how organizations reduce operational risk. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, BlankSlate’s unique approach combines the latest brain research with AI models for maximum cognitive enhancement. Blank Slate is trusted by the world’s highest performance teams across the U.S. Special Operations Community as well as Air Force F-16 and C-17 pilots.

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The AIG funds can be used for airport planning, development, sustainability, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, runway safety enhancements, and noise compatibility projects.

Then-U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated:

We are using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make historic investments in our nation’s airports to address a backlog of needs and accommodate growing air travel demand. These investments — some already completed and many more still underway — ensure the traveling public will have safer and more accessible and efficient airports for decades to come.

View a data visualization of the airports receiving funding.

FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. said:

Today, we invest in critical updates and improvements that help ensure travelers reach their destinations safely and efficiently.

Airports receiving funding include:

• $84.3 million to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona to construct a new 2,100-foot Taxiway U and bridge to accommodate more aircraft operations
• $18.8 million to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Alaska to expand the terminal to accommodate additional passengers and to rehabilitate the snow removal equipment storage building
• $6.7 million to Tallahassee International Airport in Florida to construct a new Taxiway B11 and Taxiway B12 and associated lighting to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards. Additionally, the existing Taxiway B will be rehabilitated to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life and enhance safety
• $3.9 million to Hector International Airport in North Dakota to expand the existing terminal to add four new gates to accommodate more passengers
• $2.6 million to Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado to install new navigational aids to enhance safety. Additionally, this grant funds construction of a new South Apron and Taxiway B3 to bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards
• $324,000 to Ruston Regional Airport in Louisiana to expand the existing Southeast Apron bringing the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards
• $177,840 to Geraldine Airport in Montana to reseal existing Taxiway A and Runway 8/26 pavement and joints to enhance safety. Additionally, this grant funds the acquisition of 2.62 acres of land to protect the approach to Runway 8/26 and bring the airport into conformity with current FAA design and safety standards

Several projects from earlier grant announcements have been completed or are nearing completion. Examples include:

• Jonesboro Municipal Airport in Arkansas received $2,458,000 to strengthen Runway 5/23 to accommodate a heavier class of aircraft and meet FAA design and safety standards
• Madisonville Regional Airport in Kentucky received $300,000 to enhance safe airfield operations during low visibility conditions by rehabilitating the Runway 5/23 and Taxiway A lighting systems
• Scottsdale Airport in Arizona received $759,988 to shift Taxiway A13 from its current airfield location to meet FAA design and safety standards

A full list of AIG grants being announced is available on the FAA website.

The funding is from one of three aviation grant programs created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date, nearly $12 billion of the $15 billion total of AIG funding has been made available to airports across all 50 states. Learn more about the full $25 billion in the infrastructure law for airport improvements by visiting FAA.

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January 14, 2025 — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently dedicated the newly commissioned and environmentally sustainable air traffic control tower at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. 

The 157-foot-tall tower has a 750-square-foot cab that provides air traffic controllers a bird’s-eye view of the airfield. It sits atop a 19,000-square-foot base building that houses office space for controllers, technicians, and administrative staff. Both are designed to accommodate current and future operations. 

The new tower meets the Guiding Principles for High Performance Sustainable Federal Buildings by reducing energy and water use, conserving resources, minimizing waste and protecting indoor air quality, among other things.  

Aviation as an invaluable part of everyday life and our national economy, which is why we need the right infrastructure at our airports.  This taller and more modern control tower will not just make it easier for controllers to keep the National Airspace safe, but it will help the airport expand its flight operations. That means more options for consumers and businesses alike.

FAA Deputy Administrator Katie Thomson

The new tower is equipped with the latest state-of-the art technology to keep up with the current and future demand of the growing airfield. It replaces a 75-foot-tall tower that was commissioned in 1975.  

The new Teterboro tower will house our controllers and our technicians doing what they do best — keep our skies safe, organized and efficient.  

FAA Teterboro Air Traffic Manager Matthew Peterson

A total of 41 FAA employees work at the Teterboro tower — 29 in air traffic services and 12 in technical operations. Technical operations employees install and maintain air traffic control equipment.  

The tower became operational in late October 2024. The final cost of the Teterboro Airport project is approximately $73.4 million.

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December 2, 2024 — Governor Kathy Hochul and Governor Phil Murphy recently announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) for an expanded minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports that provides annual increases to the wages of thousands of airport workers starting in January 2025, with automatic increases tied to the regional cost of living, consistent with the minimum wage policies of the states of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority Board of Commissioners last adopted an expanded minimum wage policy in 2018, which brought the wages of airport workers to a minimum of $19 per hour as of September 2023 but did not provide for any further increases without additional Board action.

The new proposal provides for three upfront increases of $0.75 in January 2025, July 2025, and January 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, annual increases would be tied to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) three-year moving average for the Northeast region, consistent with the two states’ minimum wage policies. The proposal provides for the wage to automatically increase to $25 in September 2032 if that level has not already been reached through the annual CPI increases as of January 2032.

The wage increase for airport workers is highly beneficial in helping to attract and retain more skilled labor to airport businesses, leading to improved customer experiences within the airports. A fairly compensated airport workforce leads to reduced turnover, resulting in a well-trained and experienced work force that can help to provide stable airport operations and an important supplemental security presence. Similarly, the Port Authority saw significant improvements in customer satisfaction following the previous minimum wage increases beginning in 2018.

The proposal we put forward today reflects our recognition and appreciation for the airport employees who work hard to look out for tens of millions of travelers at our region’s airports. Ensuring livable wages will improve worker satisfaction and increase staff retention, in turn enhancing customer service and advancing our goal of a world-class airport experience from curb to concession to gate.

Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton

Concession pricing

To offset the added cost to businesses operating stores and restaurants at Port Authority airports, the Port Authority also proposed a revision to the agency’s policy that regulates concession pricing at the agency’s airports. The revised policy will allow concessionaires to charge prices to their customers at a level not to exceed 15 percent of the local, off-airport “street prices” for comparable products. This rate is consistent with several other U.S. airports that share similar regulations seeking to set rate ceilings and prevent price gouging. The Port Authority will also allow airport concessionaires to add an employee benefits and retention surcharge not to exceed 3 percent of a customer’s pre-tax bill.

The permitted adjustments to pricing reflect the added costs of doing business in the airport environment, which include unique factors such as additional security, training, logistics, and higher construction expenses. Per Airports Council International North America, more than 80 percent of U.S. airports employ a “street pricing plus” policy to allow concessionaires to offset those added costs. The current policy caps all concession prices at local, off-airport “street prices” plus a maximum of 10 percent.

To ensure compliance with fair market pricing policy for goods sold at airport concessionaires, the Port Authority conducts routine monitoring to enforce compliance of the agency’s street pricing standards. Additionally, the agency reviews customer complaints from feedback forms and social media. If a concessionaire is found in violation of the pricing policy, the Port Authority, terminal operators and/or concessions management companies may take corrective action to ensure compliance.

PANYNJ airport redevelopment

The Port Authority’s redevelopment of its airports prioritizes significant improvements to customer service and experience, underscoring the need for highly skilled workers employed at its airports. So far, the agency’s focus in transforming its airports into best-in-class gateways has yielded internationally recognized accolades. These include the 2024 Skytrax honor naming Newark Liberty’s Terminal A as the world’s best new airport terminal, an honor similar to Skytrax’s award in 2023 to LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B, as well as Skytrax’s highest rating at five stars for facilities, service and customer experience for both terminals at the two Port Authority airports based on traveler surveys.

The need for additional skilled airport workers will grow in the coming years as new or expanded terminals open as part of the Port Authority’s multi-billion-dollar redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and Newark airports. Within JFK’s $19 billion transformation, Terminals 1 and 6 are scheduled to open in 2026, while Terminals 4 and 8 are in the process of expansions and renovations that include new retail overhauls and opportunities for more airport businesses. At Newark Liberty, further redevelopment planning is underway with the release of the Port Authority’s EWR Vision plan following the 2023 opening of the new Terminal A.

The Port Authority is committed to soliciting public input as it considers these changes. Members of the public and all interested parties are invited to submit comments via the Port Authority website during a 30-day comment period. All comments received about the proposed policy will be submitted to the Port Authority commissioners for consideration of changes, if any, to the proposal. The Board will then take action on the proposal at its December 12 meeting.

32BJ reaction

In response to the announcement that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is proposing an annual increase to the minimum wage for airport workers at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports beginning in January 2025, 32BJ President Manny Pastreich released the following statement:

For years, 32BJ has been leading the fight to improve conditions for the thousands of essential workers that make our airports a safe, clean and world-class travel hub. We are very proud that our efforts have now resulted in a proposal by the Port Authority, with the support of Governor Murphy and Governor Hochul, to significantly increase wages and ensure that airport workers are fairly compensated for the vital services they provide. With airlines raking in record billion dollar profits, the family-sustaining wages this plan will lead to is not only equitable but also what workers who keep our airports running have earned. This workforce investment will help the airports retain the experienced and well-trained personnel needed to safeguard the Port Authority’s critical infrastructure and deliver the highest caliber of customer service.

32BJ President Manny Pastreich

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Technology research firm IDTechEx’s new report, Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends, Technologies, Forecasts, finds the hydrogen airplane market will be worth US$28.4 billion in 2045. The largest part of this will be coming from hydrogen-powered narrow-body commercial airliners. However, this can only happen with strategic infrastructure investment at the right airports. 

Hydrogen is a promising option for the future of aviation. Unlike batteries, it has enormous gravimetric energy density, allowing the plane to carry plenty of energy without becoming too heavy. The limitation of hydrogen is its volumetric energy density — the space it takes up. Because hydrogen is light, it occupies far more space than jet fuel for the same amount of energy. At room temperature and pressure, a hydrogen tank would need to be more than 3,000 times the size of a jet fuel tank to hold the same energy.

Compressing hydrogen helps to get more energy into a smaller volume. Most companies looking at compressed hydrogen are considering 700 bar. Pressurizing hydrogen to 700 bar increases its density by a factor of 470, meaning the tank needs to be just over 7 times bigger for the same energy, but also that anybody looking to make use of hydrogen will need to invest in 700 bar hydrogen refueling infrastructure. 

Liquid hydrogen (LH2) is even more dense. At 71g/L, it still weighs nearly ten times less than jet fuel for the same volume but now contains ~25% of the energy. So now, if a plane could be refueled with liquid hydrogen and got similar efficiency out of the engines, it could expect to get around 25% of the range. For something like an Airbus A320, or Boeing 737max, this would mean around 1,500km of range. This might not sound like much, but a surprising amount of flights are less than 1,500km.

IDTechEx’s report, Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends, Technologies, Forecasts, found that around 60% of all flights in the US (domestic and international) are less than 1,500km.

The range of a hydrogen plane can be improved further by switching to a fuel-cell electric propulsion system rather than a hydrogen-combustion turbofan. Doing this would extend the range of the hydrogen plane by approximately 50%, taking the 1,500km range up to 2,000+km for a narrow body. For a long-range wide-body like the Airbus A350, or Boeing 777, it could be possible to fly over 4,000km on hydrogen power. To put that in perspective, the longest flight in the 48 contiguous states is Seattle to Miami, at just under 4,400km.

Although highly promising, there is still a long way to go for hydrogen commercial flights to take off. There will still be years of testing, development, and certification before the first passenger-carrying flights come online. But along with the aircraft development, there will need to be infrastructure investment made at airports to handle liquid hydrogen. As such, it will take some key airports investing in the hydrogen infrastructure to kick-start the hydrogen-air travel market. 

In 2023 airplanes from Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) transported nearly 3.5 million passengers, making it one of the busiest routes in the US. Additionally, it is only 380km, making it easy to complete with hydrogen power, and possibly with battery electric. Furthermore, these airports are some of the key hubs in the US, along with Atlanta, Denver, Dallas Fort Worth, and Chicago O’Hare. The network created between these six airports covered 2.2% of the US’s domestic air travel demand in 2023. Adding just a few more of the most popular airports in the US to this list and creating a network of 21 airports would cover nearly 25% of the US’s domestic air travel demand in 2023, according to IDTechEx.

New York (JFK) to London (LHR) is one of the busiest routes in the world, with approximately 3.8 million passengers flying this route in 2023. At 5,500km, it is perhaps outside the realms of possibility for hydrogen power. However, LHR would be one of the starting points for creating a hydrogen-powered network in Europe, along with other important hubs like Schiphol and Frankfurt.

Hydrogen-powered flight will not be easy, warns IDTechEx. There are still many technical challenges around certification, hydrogen fuel cells, longevity, making motors powerful enough for airplanes, hydrogen storage, and more. However, with the right airports investing in LH2, refueling technologies will be a key step in getting the upcoming industry off the ground.

IDTechEx’s new report, Sustainable Future Aviation 2025-2045: Trends, Technologies, Forecasts, provides a detailed analysis of hydrogen and electric flight technologies across commercial airplanes, business jets, and general aviation. Its forecasts show how the industry will grow in the number of planes sold, revenue from sales in US$, battery demand for electric planes in GWh, and motor demand for planes in GW.

To find out more about this new IDTechEx report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit IDTechEx Sustainable Aviation.

For the full portfolio of electric vehicle market research available from IDTechEx, please see IDTechEx EV.

Upcoming free-to-attend webinar

The Future of Air Travel: Electric, Hydrogen or SAF?

Dr James Jeffs, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx and author of this article, will be presenting a free-to-attend webinar on the topic on Wednesday October 9, 2024 — The Future of Air Travel: Electric, Hydrogen or SAF?

In this webinar, IDTechEx explains the technical limitations of building electric and hydrogen commercial airliners, highlighting issues around battery weight and low gravimetric energy density, hydrogen’s volumetric energy density, the maximum power of electric motors, and more. Through this webinar, IDTechEx reveals what the market opportunities are for electric planes, hydrogen planes, and why SAF will be needed for as long as we want to travel long distances by air.

Key topics covered by this webinar include:

• Weight limits for planes and how much battery can be installed
• Potential ranges that can be achieved with battery power
• Volume limitations for hydrogen
• Potentiation ranges that can be achieved with hydrogen power
• How the air travel market is distributed by flight distance

IDTechEx will be holding exactly the same webinar three times in one day. Please click here to check timings and register for your specific time zone.

If you are unable to make the date, IDTechEx advises you to register anyway to receive the links to the on-demand recording (available for a limited time) and webinar slides as soon as they are available.

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The Competency Building Services program addresses organization-specific competency development of airport enterprises in the context of the challenges posed by the anticipated global traffic growth and industry turbulence.  The services comprise managerial competency gap analysis using the global Airport Management Competency Assessment Test (AMCAT), delivery of customized competency-based workshops, courses and certificates in response to priority needs of enterprises, as well as best practices implementation coaching.

This initiative is a testament to our commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in airport management across the globe.

Mr. Kevin Bumen, A.A.E., IAAE chair

With the CBSP, we are setting a new standard for competency development in the aviation industry, empowering airport enterprises to achieve new heights of performance.

Mr. Todd Hauptli, president and chief executive officer of AAAE

IAAE is to be commended for this unique global initiative aimed at equipping future-wise airport management teams to implement competency-based learning strategies. ASI is honored to partner with the Association to contribute its functional and educational expertise to the development and delivery of the new services.

Dr. Pierre Coutu, A.A.E., president of Aviation Strategies International and chairman of its Institute

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected to build and operate the highly anticipated $4.2 billion Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced that 18 artists have been selected to debut new public art commissions when the terminal opens to passengers in 2026. The art program is led by Public Art Fund, the independent nonprofit organization dedicated to art in public spaces. The featured artists, including 10 from New York City, will capture the spirit of New York with a diverse range of artworks that will be seamlessly integrated into the terminal. Sculptures, suspended installations, wall works, and glass mosaic floor medallions will create a unique New York sense of place.

The project supports the Port Authority’s vision to create a world-class passenger experience at JFK, as it has done at the award-winning, internationally recognized terminals at the new LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A, through inspirational public art, operational excellence, 21^st century technology and world-class functionality.

The new Terminal 6 is a key component of the Port Authority’s $19 billion transformation of JFK into a world-class gateway, with two new terminals; two expanded and modernized terminals; a new ground transportation center; and an entirely new simplified roadway network.

Art brings visitors from across the world to New York City, and our new international gateway at JFK will be an art destination in and of itself. Stepping into the new Terminal 6, visitors will instantly feel the vibrancy of the city’s cultural life reflected in this captivating range of artworks.

George Casey, chair of the board of JFK Millennium Partners and chair and CEO of Vantage Group

Art takes a starring role at the new Terminal 6. Walls, floors, ceilings and volumes will all be enriched with architecturally integrated, site-specific commissions by some of the most extraordinary artists of our time. Like Terminal 6 and New York itself, the reach of the art program is global, featuring artists from near and far, from groundbreaking, emerging voices to senior, celebrated figures.

Nicholas Baume, artistic and executive director of Public Art Fund

Information on the selected artists is provided below:

Public Art Fund will work collaboratively with the selected artists and key stakeholders to develop and execute public art commissions in a range of spaces, scheduled to open along with the terminal. JFK Millennium Partners is developing Terminal 6 in two phases, with the opening of the first section in 2026 and construction completion in 2028. The selected artists work in a variety of mediums and represent both local neighborhoods as well as national and international communities.

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Millions of people fly every day, and making sure passengers can get to and from their destinations safely, and with less stress, has been a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. The funding we’re announcing today will help 91 airports make critical upgrades to improve travel and further modernize our aviation infrastructure.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

These grants not only invest in the physical infrastructure of our airports, but also in strengthening safety and improving efficiency for travelers, and help the economy thrive.  

FAA Associate Administrator for Airports, Shannetta R. Griffin, P.E. 

Airports receiving funding this round, for a total of $186.7 million, include:  

• $61.8 million to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Michigan: This grant funds the rehabilitation of an existing on-airport roadway to provide a path for aircraft rescue firefighting trucks, airport vehicles, or ground service equipment to safely operate in movement areas. 
• $23.5 million to San Diego International Airport in California: This grant funds the construction of a new 1,210,000-square-foot terminal building to include 30 gates and related areas. 
• $20.5 million to Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania: This grant funds reconstruction of the existing terminal building to allow for more efficient movement of passengers and baggage, increase energy efficiencies and replace aging infrastructure including the gate seating areas at 30 gates. 
• $19.7 million to Kodiak Airport in Alaska: This grant funds the reconstruction of Taxiway F pavement to meet FAA design standards and improve safety. 
• $8.1 million to Portland International Jetport in Maine: This grant funds rehabilitation of a portion of the existing parallel Taxiway A pavement to meet FAA standards and various other airfield projects such as installation of taxiway lighting that improve safety. 
• $6.1 million to Tucson International Airport in Arizona: This grant funds the reconstruction and shift of Runway 11R/29L from its current airfield location to 800 feet centerline separation from Runway 11L/29R. 
• $4.5 million to Gerald R. Ford International Airport Michigan: This grant expands the existing snow removal equipment building an additional 37,317 square feet. 
• $4.5 million to Bellingham International Airport in Washington: This grant reconstructs 19 of the existing airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet FAA standards and enhance airfield safety. 
• $4 million to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama: This grant funds crack repair and joint filling on the existing terminal apron and shifts and reconstructs an existing taxiway.  
• $3.4 million to Aspen-Pitkin County/Sardy Field Airport in Colorado: This grant rehabilitates the existing taxiway pavement. 
• $2.8 million to Cedar City Regional Airport in Utah: This grant funds the expansion of the existing terminal by 3,650 square feet that will enhance the efficient movement of passengers and baggage. 
• $2.1 million to Pocatello Regional Airport in Idaho: This grant funds the reconstruction of 29,449 square yards of the existing northeast apron. 
• $1.8 million to Harry Reid International Airport in Nevada: This grant funds the reconstruction of two baggage handling systems in Terminals 1 and 3. 
• $1 million to Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Georgia: This grant funds the extension of Runway 5/23 to 7,100 feet to meet FAA design standards and improve safety. 

View a data visualization of the airports receiving funding, or a full list of AIG grants being announced, at FAA.   

This round of funding is from the Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three aviation grant programs created by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. To date, nearly $9 billion of the $15 billion total of AIG funding has been made available to airports across the country. Learn more about the full $25 billion in the infrastructure law for airport improvements by visiting FAA.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes a historic investment in U.S. infrastructure and competitiveness by rebuilding roads and bridges, upgrading and expanding public transit and rail, and modernizing the nation’s ports and airports. To date, the Administration has announced over $454 billion in funding for over 56,000 infrastructure projects across the nation and has mobilized over $866 billion in private sector manufacturing and clean energy investments in the U.S.  

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