The new terminal will feature 23 new gates and will include retail, dining, an indoor green space and other offerings, according to the release. It will also use renewable energy technologies such as solar hot water and aircraft de-icing and fluid recovery. The diesel ground service equipment, such as baggage tractors and belt loaders, will be converted to an electric-powered ground service fleet across the airport.
In order to get this project off the ground, the City of New York made a 10-year emergency extension for JFK’s master lease to now end in 2060, and provide more time after the terminal opens for private financiers to get their money back.
