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Newark Liberty International Airport's Ambitious Transformation Plans
Newark Liberty International Airport’s Transformation Plans Newark Liberty International Airport, a historic hub with a legacy spanning 96 years, has often been described in various ways. However, one label that has eluded it in recent times is “world class.” In fact, the airport has developed a reputation for being one of the least desirable transportation options in the United States. On…
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My Trip to see OMEGA X in JERSEY CITY/CHICAGO - Day 1:
bags packed the night before i leave on my trip
my silly cats just before i head to the airport
shit starbucks coffee at airport #1
SURPRISE UPGRADE FROM ECONOMY TO FIRST CLASS ON MY FLIGHT TO NEW JERSEY??!! 😍😍😍
jersey airtrain view
the canadian flag wHICH I ACTUALLY FOUND ANOTHER CANADIAN FOR X TO SIGN AFTER BEING IN JERSEY FOR TWO SECONDS !!!!!!!!! big moment for me actually
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Airtrains exclusive access to the airport threatens to make Brisbane an international joke
“If the tired 20-year-old Brisbane City Council management wants to change the contract with the Airtrain operator, I look forward to their future offer with a significant financial contribution,” he said. “They can contribute to the savings they have made by cutting off Phase 5 of the North Brisbane Bikeway, the two green bridges they promised to build in the recent council elections, and the Mowbray Park Upgrade Project.” Brisbane Airport’s 8.5 kilometer rail line operates under a contract between the Queensland government and Airtrain that prevents the state from facilitating competing services. Although the Brisbane Metro is a council project, the schedule will be coordinated through the state government’s public transport agency Translink. Professor Matthew Burke, deputy director of the Griffith University Cities Research Institute, said the situation was intolerable, and it was time for the state government to buy an Airtrain contract. “There is not much time left in this franchise now, and I think the numbers will be too small to buy the remaining years,” he said. “But it continues until after the Olympics, and it would be an international joke for people to get here and have to pay $20 to take a regular suburban train. Professor Matthew Burke said it would be an “international joke” if Airtrain still had exclusive access to the airport during the 2032 Olympics.attributed to him:Cameron Whitfield “The next generation of Rollingstock is beautiful, but it’s only a suburban train.” The cable car between Central Station and the airport costs travelers about $20, making it cheaper for many couples or families to take a taxi or share a ride. “When you’re in Hong Kong, you pay for luxury airline seats with fast services and everything ready – and the ability to actually check your luggage in the city – and you pay the same price as in Brisbane,” Burke said. “Obviously we’re overcharging for that service here, and it’s time to end it. “It would also allow us to start doing reasonably smart things with the bus network and not have to worry about the stupidly signed anti-competition infrastructure clause in this agreement.” The suspension was requested from Brisbane Airtrain, but the offer was turned down. Brisbane Airport Corporation has long sought to improve public transport links to its terminals. Today, 60 thousand passengers passed through Brisbane airport, and 24 thousand people came to work here. “Most of them traveled by car,” spokesman Stephen Beckett said. “Quick, reliable and affordable public transportation is essential to Brisbane Airport. “We will work with all levels of government to ensure that Queenslanders who need to get to the airport can do so as easily as possible.” Source link Originally published at Melbourne News Vine
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The initial production design, 75 built for RTAF (24) and RAAF (51).
CT/4A: Powered by a 210 hp Continental piston engine.
The second example the only single control CT/4 built, presented by NZAI to the Thai King, later used by the Royal Thai Police.
CT/4: Two prototypes, the first example was used by AESL to develop the CT/4 to meet RAAF requirements, retained by AESL/NZAI until NZAI bankruptcy in 1982.
The last CT/4 produced so far has been a CT/4E built for use as a company demonstrator, and in 2013 it was shown at the Airshow at Durban, South Africa.Ī total of 155 aircraft had been built by 2008. In 20 a further 8 CT/4Es were delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force to bring the total of RTAF CT/4Es to 24. Two CT/Es were delivered to the Singapore Youth Flying Club in 2002. One new-build CT/4E was built for a private Israeli owner in 1999. Many former RAAF and RNZAF aircraft are owned by private pilots and by companies contracted to provide training for airforces or airlines. In Australia the type is commonly known as the plastic parrot, (a reference to its original gaudy RAAF colour scheme-the aircraft is, in fact, of all-aluminium construction). It is currently in use with the RTAF and was formerly used by the RAAF (until primary training was sub contracted) and by the Royal New Zealand Air Force until replaced by the Beechcraft T-6C. The CT/4 proved to be an agile and capable military training aircraft. Both nations used the CT/4E to replace their earlier model CT/4A and B.
Neither attracted production orders at the time but, in 1998, CT/4E production commenced with orders for the Royal New Zealand Air Force for 13 and Royal Thai Air Force for 16. In 1991, in an attempt to win a lucrative United States Air Force contract, two new developments of the CT/4 airframe were flown-the CT/4C turboprop and the CT/4E with a 300 hp piston engine, a three-bladed propeller, 100 mm longer fuselage and wing attachments moved rearwards. This caused financial difficulties for the manufacturer, which led to the firm re-emerging as the Pacific Aerospace Corporation.įor several years Airtrainer production ceased, although the type remained nominally available for orders. These aircraft were then embargoed by the New Zealand government after being built and spent six years in storage before being sold to the Royal Australian Air Force. Breco was discovered to be a sanctions busting front for the Rhodesian Air Force. The CT/4B was ordered by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (19) and 14 were ordered ostensibly by a Swiss company, Breco Trading Co, on behalf of a Swiss flying club. The 64th machine was the first CT/4B, with detail improvements, mostly in instrumentation. The type was then selected as the primary trainer for the Royal Australian Air Force. Production was launched against an order for 24 from the Royal Thai Air Force. Two prototypes were built, and on 1 March 1973 AESL became New Zealand Aerospace Industries Ltd. The CT/4 prototype first flew on 23 February 1972. Structurally there are changes to the skin and upgrading of the four longerons in the fuselage from sheet metal to extrusions. Externally the CT/4 differs from the Airtourer and Aircruiser designs by its larger engine and the bubble canopy-designed in an aerofoil shape. AESL's chief designer, P W C Monk, based the new aircraft on the stronger airframe of the Aircruiser. In 1971, the Royal Australian Air Force had a requirement for the replacement of the CAC Winjeels used as basic trainers at RAAF Point Cook. Pacific Aerospace Corporation predecessor, AESL, derived the CT/4 from the earlier four-seat prototype Victa Aircruiser, itself a development of the original Victa Airtourer two-seat light tourer, 172 of which had been built in Australia from 1961 to 1966 before the rights to the Airtourer and Aircruiser were sold to the New Zealand company AESL, which built a total of 80 Airtourers at its factory at Hamilton in the 1970s.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Taping Report: July 16, 2018 (clips)
The above gifs were intended to be part of a quickie montage of my day, but that plan...changed. More on that later. First, details of the taping!
Going in:
It was hot as hell in NYC, and reminded me of the day of the premiere in 2015 when we all lined up and almost melted into the sidewalk. I came straight from the airport, arrived a few minutes before 1:00, and there were only two couples ahead of me in line. My friend joined me shortly after. At 2:00 sharp, the staff came out and started checking us in and giving us our wristbands. We stayed in line (one person could go for a drink if the other stayed, as necessary), and at 3:15 we were let into the lobby for the secondary wait. A few girls in line behind us were told to take their large shopping bags back to their hotel, so it seems they don’t have a makeshift bag check area anymore. That might prove challenging for daytrippers.
Getting seated:
Front row is still hand-selected from people who are further back in the line. No, I don’t understand this either. But they then sat everyone fairly, front to back (approximately). We were very happy with 2nd row (sat there for my test taping) because you can still see the dome. Hard to see in gif form, but I’m in the centre, yellow scarf:
Q&A:
The first question was the one Paula Poundstone brought up later, about what books were influential to Stephen. It was a great answer, and Stephen rattled off titles and names I’ve never even heard of.
Second question was mine, a follow-up to my question two years ago about the Colbert Report documentary that was shot and never released due to licensing reasons. Back then, Stephen promised me we’d someday see it. Since the Late Show has since been able to license clips, I had hoped that meant things were changing. No such luck -- Stephen now says it’s unlikely to ever be released, because Comedy Central never gave them permission to shoot it in the first place, “and I think they’re mad I left.” So, that’s that.
The show:
They started rolling shortly before 7 (I’ve learned to wear a watch, due to no phones!), and we were out of there around 7:45 because Colleen Ballinger was pretaped.
Notable moments: During a clip in the monologue, Stephen directed the camera guy to nudge over a couple inches (guess he was off his mark!). Stephen and Armie recorded a local news promo right after his segment. The Paula Poundstone interview had a lot of great banter between them cut out, all of which was continuing on the Bible theme. Paula told me on Twitter that her segment went 5 minutes over; really wish they’d posted the full thing online.
The merch:
The Hello Deli still has their limited selection of stuff, as does the t-shirt place next to Angelo’s. But the merch stand in the theatre is where the sweetest swag is. New addition: insulated water bottles, which are gorgeous. One of the CBS Pages - a super nice guy who hung out in our part of the lobby during the pre-show wait - was also helping with merch, and thanked me for asking a question he’d never heard asked before. We briefly commiserated over a lot of the dumb repetitive questions Stephen gets. It was one of the few times I’ve ever had a staff member react favourably to my dedication to the show (generally they really, really don’t like fans there).
The epilogue:
We exited the building, and then... well... shit hit the fan.
Like I said, the gifs above were supposed to be part of a quickie self-shot documentary about my quick trek from Toronto to the Late Show and back home again, all in 13 hours. It was to be my first time - out of 19 TCR/LSSC tapings - accomplishing this. Back when The Colbert Report was on, the tapings let out too late to make the last NYC->Toronto flight of the day. The Late Show gets out much earlier. I knew it could be done.
I got up in the morning, hoofed it to the airport, slid through US Customs & Immigration, boarded my plane, and even landed early. The trip from La Guardia to the show was just as smooth (minus the passed out drunk guy blocking the subway door, so very New York).
After the show, I was smugly settled into my Amtrak seat en route to Newark airport when I saw the email that had been sent hours earlier. Flight cancelled. Weather in Toronto. Fucking hell.
Screw the montage. I put the damn camera down and focused on getting the out as early as possible. Well, that didn’t work either. I was supposed to leave Monday evening. I was rebooked for Tuesday evening, then THAT got cancelled. I ultimately left Wednesday at 8:30am.
So I don’t have footage of:
-Sharing a Newark AirTrain car with a group of musicians who took enough of a liking to me on our ride between terminals to gift me two t-shirts from their merch bag. Super handy since I had no change of clothes with me. (The band is called the Cordovas, and one member used to be Carson Daly’s Last Call bandleader. Small world.)
-Endearing myself to the Air Canada desk agent who, in hour 17 of his shift, upgraded my rebooking to Business Class simply because I didn’t blame him for the weather (I guess this is uncommon).
-Breaking my attempted “dry July” by drowning my sorrows in bottles of Goose Island in a hotel back in Manhattan (because everything in Newark was sold out) while I watched the show air with my friend.
-Slowly realizing that my night two hotel in Newark was the same shithole I stayed in 6 years ago and attempted to repress the memory of. It has not improved. I wore my flip-flops in the shower.
Maybe all that drama would’ve made for an even better story, but I had my hands full enough (literally and figuratively) without holding a camera on top of it all.
Next time: the splashy montage that I mentally storyboarded. (Oh yes, there will be another attempt.)
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Get the cheapest Parking at Newark
Let's face it - finding affordable parking can be a hassle, period.You could be running late for your flight, and nobody's got the time to be driving around searching for an empty parking slot. If you happen to be flying in or out of Newark, finding the ideal parking at Newark has to offer couldn't be easier with this handy guide.
A little background - EWR's History
Quite rightly classified as one of the pioneer airfields in the United States, New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is one of the three major airports servicing the New York metro region. Located only 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan, EWR has been instrumental in creating many firsts in the U.S. aviation industry. These include being the first airport to house its own air traffic control tower, post office, and weather station. What's more, the first paved runway in the U.S. was constructed at EWR, and today services more than 30 airlines in total. With over 40 million passengers passing through its doors every year, EWR is constantly on the up and up when it comes to onsite improvements and terminal upgrades.
The Newark Terminal Map - Getting around EWR
EWR houses three standalone terminals (A, B, and C), and traveling between the three is facilitated by the 24 hours a day free to ride the AirTrain monorail system. The AirTrain also lets you travel between the various parking lots, rental car facilities, and hotel shuttles within the airport premises, free of charge. EWR's oldest terminal (Terminal A) is soon set to be revamped with a 33-gate three concourse terminal (to be called Terminal One) in early 2021.
The Newark Airport Map - Services and Amenities on offer
There's never a dull moment at EWR, and occupying your time at the airport while you're waiting for your flight is a breeze. With free Wi-Fi and charging stations located throughout all the terminals, EWR also features pet-relief areas if you're traveling with your friendly canine or feline friend. If you're feeling a little hungry and want to grab a quick bite, the terminals have on offer several options at different price points. So whether it's a quick bagel-to-go you need or a proper sit-down dining experience, EWR certainly has your back. These dining options are available both pre and post-security clearance, so rest assured, you're never too far away from keeping those hunger pangs at bay.
Parking in and around EWR - A rundown
Looking at spots for the best parking Newark airport has to offer? Well, look no further - with short and long-term parking spaces available both on and offsite, you can be sure to find one that suits your budget with ease. The process of parking at newark airport has in place is streamlined quite efficiently,and finding the best options for cheap airport parking Newark has to offer couldn't be easier.
If you're looking to park close to the airport terminals, the Newark airport parking maphas a multitude of short and long-term onsite parking options at your disposal. These rates start at as low as $4 for short-term parking and range between $18-$39 for extended long-term parking for a per-day rate.
The advantages of choosing Newark short term parking, besides the obvious close proximity to the terminals, are the prices. The Terminal C garage is your best bet if you're on a budget, although Terminals A and B also offer up highly competitive rates. The Terminal C garage offers the lowest onsite rates, at $4 for every 30 minutes, while the rates double to $8 for every hour. These rates are also applicable to the daily parking lots (P1, P3, and Garage P4). If it's a quick drop-off or pick-up you're visiting the airport for, go right ahead to the Cell Phone waiting area where the parking is free of charge - just make sure you don't leave your car unattended.
Options for Newark airport parking long term aren't hard to come by either, although it's good to note that offsite options are significantly cheaper than the onsite ones. Offsite rates can range between $6-$10 per day and are most definitely the more affordable option. Onsite parking rates are significantly more, ranging between $18 and $39 - either way, it's best to reserve your slot in advance at Way.com to ensure you get the best rates available. Additional discounts and deals can be found on Way.com and other sites like Ebates, Groupon, and RetailMeNot. If the distance from the airport to your parking location is a concern, don't worry, as all the onsite and offsite parking spaces in the EWR area offer free shuttle services that mostly operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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09.15.17
Muffins from Panera Bread. A chocolate milk purchased at Dunkin Donuts.
We boarded an older train on the Long Island Rail Road heading towards Jamaica station at the Ronkonkoma station early that Friday.
AirTrain to John F. Kennedy International Airport. Terminal 4.
Added security in the wake of a bomb in the London Underground earlier that day.
3 tall glasses of Lagunita Pils at Buffalo Wild Wings, one for each of us.
Delta flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. As usual the headphones were left at home. Courtesy headphones provided as part of the upgraded service we chose.
It is going to be a good day.
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We landed in Atlanta around 2:00 pm and headed towards the rental car building. There we were met by a long line forming at the Alamo desk but, thankfully, a nice gentleman who worked for Alamo led me through the process for self check-in and we were on our way in no time. We picked out our car, got settled in, and drove to the Ponce City Market in Atlanta.
What is now a multi-use market, with shops, restaurants, bars, and offices was once home to the Sears, Roebuck 7 Co. built back in 1926. Currently housed in this massive building is H&F Burger, one of two reasons why we stopped there. Here we ordered the burger and fries, which we previously had last time we were in Atlanta, which was amazing and is arguably the best burger we’ve had along this multi-year journey. [writers note: normally I’d throw in my own picture of said burger here, but I couldn’t think clearly and remember to take one before I devoured the burger in a few minutes.]
Photo credit: Bart Sasso / Atlanta Magazine
As always Holeman & Finch doesn’t disappoint with their perfect execution of a cheeseburger. Our second reason for stopping at the Market was to sample some local beer offerings, which we had conveniently bottled up for us and we left and headed out of the city to our hotel which was only a few minute walk from SunTrust Park. At arrival to the DoubleTree hotel, we received those amazing warm cookies that they provide and we went to our room to enjoy those beers we purchased before we left for the ballgame.
We walked over towards SunTrust Park, an area which is officially called The Battery Atlanta. The Battery Atlanta is a 1.5 million square foot mixed-use area with a hotel, multiple bars and restaurants, housing, concert venue, other commercial buildings, a brewery, and of course its main attraction, the ballpark. SunTrust Park had just opened up this year so we jumped at the chance to see what it had to offer (in comparison to Turner Field).
Attached to the ballpark itself and with its own entrance into the park is Terrapin Beer Co. which opened this brew house in addition to its main location in Athens, GA. We stopped here first for a round of beers and then headed inside to see the park.
SunTrust has some great spots to watch the game (when not seated) and many things to do when not watching the game or if its not worth watching. A zipline and rock climbing wall for kids along with carnival style games and arcades can keep kids busy. SunTrust Park definitely is towards the top of our lists and one of the best in baseball today.
We planned this trip around seeing the Mets playing so this was the first of two times we’d see them on this trip. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out well for us as the game would end with a Mets loss by the score of 3-2. Remind us not to plan these trips in September when the team hardly resembles what it was supposed to look like.
It was Fireworks Night though which is always fun. After the game we wandered out to the raucous area outside where the night was just getting started for many as the bars and restaurants were packed. The long day had taken its toll so we headed back towards the hotel to pack it in for the night.
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BOX SCORE
Home Team Record: 12-11
Mets Away Record: 6-5
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Are Plans to Rebuild JFK Airport Real or a Publicity Stunt?
An American Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft after landing at JFK International Airport on March 6, 2016. New York officials announced a $10 billion program to remake the airport. Alan Wilson / Flickr.com
Skift Take: Skeptics wonder whether the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey would really fund massive projects to rebuild LaGuardia and JFK at basically the same time? What's not in doubt is that both airports need to be transformed.
— Dennis Schaal
New York’s Idlewild Airport opened in the summer of 1948 on a former golf resort. This outpost at the southeastern edge of New York City became an aviation marvel in the late 1950s as several big airlines opened terminals with cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing the passenger experience. “Its every feature bespeaks speed and function,” Life magazine wrote in a 1961 photo essay.
In 1963, Idlewild was renamed after the U.S. president slain just weeks before in Dallas. John F. Kennedy International Airport has come a long way since—becoming one of the most recognizable airline destinations in the world. More recently, though, it’s better known for a long slide into decrepitude as infrastructure investment failed to keep pace with growth.
New York officials are hoping to change that, announcing a $10 billion program last week to modernize JFK, America’s largest international gateway airport, which sits 15 miles east of Manhattan. JFK has seen steady growth, from 32.3 million passengers in 2000 to about 54 million today. The airport is projected to hit 100 million by 2050, according to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
“You look at airports all across the globe, and one is better than the next,” Cuomo said last week, unveiling his proposal for the revamped, “world-class” JFK. “They are all way ahead of where we are.”
As with the current $8 billion project to rebuild the smaller, frayed LaGuardia Airport to its north—an effort that will connect all terminals with that airport’s 72 gates—the JFK design calls for making the revamped facility more cohesive and unified, two words Cuomo used to describe the plans. In 2017, if a traveler jets into JFK from Dubai and needs to connect, she may well confront a frantic, confusing scramble: Where’s the other terminal—and the train? Is it running on schedule? Can I walk/jog? Is there a shuttle bus? To be fair, one can encounter similar problems at other U.S. airports, such as JFK’s West Coast sister, Los Angeles International. But at JFK, itself a small city in size and population, the challenge can be much more daunting.
JFK’s current mishmash of roadways would be streamlined into a ring spanning the six terminals, with parking centralized at the interior. Officials also are planning to expand the adjacent, habitually clogged Van Wyck Expressway to allow for easier airport access and are mulling a “one-seat” mass transit ride directly to JFK, an amenity almost every modern airport now offers. Right now, you have to switch from either the subway or the Long Island Railroad to the Airtrain that serves the terminals.
Much of JFK also retains what can charitably be called a dated look—a decided disadvantage when compared with gleaming air hubs in such places as Beijing, Seoul, Singapore, and Munich.
“We are the airport that, nostalgically, people know from around the world,” said Mercedes Altman, executive director of the JFK Chamber of Commerce, the only airport chamber in America. “We want to be able to provide that customer experience that is available in other [global] airports. We want to be able to have that polish and sheen and sleek look that an airport of that stature requires.”
Cuomo said he would like to fund as much as $7 billion of the estimated cost from private sources, just as much of LaGuardia’s overhaul is being overseen by a public-private partnership. That group has a lease to operate LaGuardia’s 35-gate central terminal until 2050; Delta Air Lines Inc. gained a similar lease for its 37 LaGuardia gates before agreeing to spend heavily to revamp terminals C and D.
A spokeswoman for Vantage Airport Group, the Vancouver-based airport operator involved with LaGuardia’s overhaul, said “we look forward to finding out more about how the Port Authority, governor’s office, and airlines intend to move forward with these ambitious projects.”
Chief among its faults, JFK delivers wildly disparate customer experiences depending on which terminal you happen to be in. Delta and JetBlue Airways Corp. have invested heavily to remake Terminals 4 and 5, respectively. Traverse the other terminals, however, and a trip back in time to the bad old days can be had. In a Cuomo news release, the chief executives of both carriers offered support for the plan, as did the chief executive of American Airlines Group Inc.
This new-vs.-old terminal hodgepodge is a relic of the days when airlines designed and built their own facilities, including Eero Saarinen’s futuristic TWA Flight Center at the heart of JFK, which is being resurrected as a hotel, slated to open next year.
One big question that looms over the governor’s visions: Would the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, which oversees the area’s airports, fund a major JFK project just as it’s reconstructing LaGuardia? The region has no shortage of critical infrastructure needs, and the Port Authority’s capital budget is already heavily tilted toward aviation. There’s another factor that could militate against a JFK revamp: Unlike LaGuardia, which has been notorious for its degradation, the massive airport on the other side of Queens has gotten various upgrades in recent years and, arguably, works well enough for the time being.
“Yes, the big question is, is this real or just a PR stunt to beat out” whatever type of infrastructure-spending plan the Trump administration may unveil, said Joe Sitt, chairman of the Global Gateway Alliance, a New York infrastructure advocacy group.
For several years, President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has served as an alliance board member. Last week, Kushner notified the group that he was resigning to avoid any conflicts of interest, Sitt said.
“I’m in the wait-and-see camp,” Sitt said. “I want to see something real.”
To contact the author of this story: Justin Bachman in Dallas at [email protected].
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New York's JFK airport to receive $10 billion revamp
The governor of New York has announced a major overhaul for John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens.
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined the vision – which will aim to "transform the airport for the 21st century" – during a presentation yesterday.
The proposal calls for a unified interconnected terminal layout, as well as improved road access and an expanded mass-transit rail system.
"JFK International Airport welcomes more international passengers to the United States than any other airport in the country, and that number is expected to grow dramatically over the next several decades," Cuomo said in a statement.
"But for far too long, JFK has fallen short of today's global standards," he continued. "There are overcrowded facilities, confusing on-airport roadways, and poor airport accessibility. In fact, JFK ranks 59th among the world's top 100 airports."
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New York's LaGuardia Airport to be demolished and rebuilt using three different designs
JFK is currently spilt across six separate terminals, constructed in stages since 1948, connected by the AirTrain light rail and various access roads.
The plans involve the creation of unified terminal buildings that would allow easier transfers for passengers with flight connections.
To improve transport links, the congested Van Wyck Expressway and Kew Gardens Interchange that leads to the airport will be widened.
Roadways on the site will be reconfigured into a "ring road" to allow easier access to terminals for taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, while extra carriages will be added to the AirTrain to double its capacity.
Boosts to security technology, including facial recognition and video-tracking software, are also slated to help speed up the movement of passengers.
Related story
Eero Saarinen's JFK terminal to become a hotel
All of these would help to deal with an increase in passenger capacity the airport, which is expected to grow to 75 million per year by 2030.
The overhaul is expected to cost in the region of $10 billion (£8.1 billion). Speculative renderings were released to coincide with the announcement, however Cuomo has not yet revealed which architecture firms would be working on the project, or a timeframe for completion.
Currently at JFK, the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Terminal building is being transformed into a hotel and conference centre.
Another of New York's airports, La Guardia, is also set to undergo a significant upgrade that will involves demolish its separate buildings and constructing a single continuous terminal.
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New York's JFK airport to receive $10 billion revamp
The governor of New York has announced a major overhaul for John F Kennedy International Airport in Queens.
Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined the vision – which will aim to "transform the airport for the 21st century" – during a presentation yesterday.
The proposal calls for a unified interconnected terminal layout, as well as improved road access and an expanded mass-transit rail system.
"JFK International Airport welcomes more international passengers to the United States than any other airport in the country, and that number is expected to grow dramatically over the next several decades," Cuomo said in a statement.
"But for far too long, JFK has fallen short of today's global standards," he continued. "There are overcrowded facilities, confusing on-airport roadways, and poor airport accessibility. In fact, JFK ranks 59th among the world's top 100 airports."
Related story
New York's LaGuardia Airport to be demolished and rebuilt using three different designs
JFK is currently spilt across six separate terminals, constructed in stages since 1948, connected by the AirTrain light rail and various access roads.
The plans involve the creation of unified terminal buildings that would allow easier transfers for passengers with flight connections.
To improve transport links, the congested Van Wyck Expressway and Kew Gardens Interchange that leads to the airport will be widened.
Roadways on the site will be reconfigured into a "ring road" to allow easier access to terminals for taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, while extra carriages will be added to the AirTrain to double its capacity.
Boosts to security technology, including facial recognition and video-tracking software, are also slated to help speed up the movement of passengers.
Related story
Eero Saarinen's JFK terminal to become a hotel
All of these would help to deal with an increase in passenger capacity the airport, which is expected to grow to 75 million per year by 2030.
The overhaul is expected to cost in the region of $10 billion (£8.1 billion). Speculative renderings were released to coincide with the announcement, however Cuomo has not yet revealed which architecture firms would be working on the project, or a timeframe for completion.
Currently at JFK, the iconic Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Terminal building is being transformed into a hotel and conference centre.
Another of New York's airports, La Guardia, is also set to undergo a significant upgrade that will involves demolish its separate buildings and constructing a single continuous terminal.
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Governor Cuomo Announces $10 Billion Upgrade to JFK Airport
New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) came in at #2 on our list of worst airports in the United States — fortunately, it’ll soon get a much-needed $10 billion upgrade, through a new plan introduced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. At the Association for a Better New York January Luncheon, Cuomo announced the plan to redevelop NYC’s aging airport with a focus on three key areas: improved road access, expanded rail transit options for arriving and departing passengers and a transformation of JFK into a “world-class airport.”
Cuomo outlined several goals within the three core mission statements. On the outside of the airport, the Van Wyck Expressway will expand to four lanes, leading into a “ring road” configuration across each of the terminals. Parking access would be added to the new roads, with both short- and long-term options available.
The plans for JFK include AirTrain expansions. Image via Ramin Talaie via Getty Images.
Driving would not be the only way travelers could get to the airport. The plan also calls for an expansion of the JFK AirTrain through one of two methods. One proposed plan could include increasing the number of cars available on each train, while expanding key stops. Another plan in consideration would include line expansion to allow a one-seat ride from the airport into the New York City center.
In addition, the plan calls for expanding newer terminals, while either redeveloping or outright rebuilding older terminals. Tunnels and hallways will ultimately connect each terminal to one another, allowing passengers to pass through the airport seamlessly.
Inside the airport, the governor’s plan calls for “world-class” amenities, including more dining options, better duty-free shopping experiences and additional meeting and entertainment facilities. Cuomo cited the groundbreaking on the TWA Flight Center Hotel as an example of the new feature amenities.
The upgrade will bring better shopping and amenities to JFK’s terminals. Image courtesy of Robert Alexander via Getty Images.
On the tarmac, money will be dedicated to expanding taxiways throughout the airport. The goal is to reduce the amount of time passengers spend delayed, while increasing the number of flight slots available to airlines operating out of JFK.
Behind the scenes, passengers will remain safe through new security plans, developed by a task force of experts at the state and federal level. The airport will maintain a single operations plan for all security teams, with regular trainings between all stakeholders at JFK.
The plan has so far been met with praise from stakeholders who operate out of JFK. Doug Parker, chief executive of American Airlines said the plan “…will elevate the customer travel experience and allow JFK to maintain its rightful position as a world class global gateway for generations to come.,” while JetBlue president Robin Hayes praised the proposal for “…developing a comprehensive plan for the airport and for focusing on road and rail improvements making it easier for travelers to get to and through the airport.”
Featured image courtesy of yenwen via Getty Images.
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