Airport Industry News
Tiana May
14 November 2025
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has published its proposed 45 billion USD capital plan for 2026–2035, setting out a decade of investment across its aviation network, including major upgrades at JFK, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia.
JFK Airtrain
A significant element is the planned redesign of AirTrain JFK, with higher-capacity trains and upgraded stations intended to improve service reliability and support the expanded terminal footprint. The first gates of the new Terminal 1 and Terminal 6 are due to open in 2026, alongside further phases of the airport’s redesigned internal roadway network.
Newark Liberty
- Continuing work on $3.5 billion AirTrain.
- Continued planning for a new Terminal B through a public–private partnership
- Future expansion works at Terminal A, following the completion of the first phase of the terminal in 2023
LaGuardia
- Replacement of the 85-year-old Terminal A while preserving its landmark rotunda.
- Bus lane / stop improvements
- Taxi lot at Terminal B with updated facilities for drivers
Sustainability and Climate Resiliance
The authority has earmarked funding to support its target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030...
