The New Terminal One at JFK and airport security screening systems specialist K2 Security Screening Group have announced a partnership to build a large state-of-the-art passenger screening checkpoint at the new global gateway.
The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernisation and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation centre, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network.
Scheduled to open in 2026, the New Terminal One will offer an exceptional customer experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology. To create a seamless and efficient customer journey, the New Terminal One and K2 will work closely with the Transportation Security Administration and screening technology providers including Analogic, Rohde & Schwarz, CEIA and Leidos to design and develop the security checkpoint.
“At The New Terminal One, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of safety and unmatched convenience for passengers,” said The New Terminal One Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Aument. “Developing our new state-of-the-art security checkpoint with industry experts K2 will allow us to provide travellers with the safest, most efficient experience when they fly out of our terminal.”
The new checkpoint will feature Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray scanners that produce high-quality 3D images, reducing the need to touch or manually check bags and enabling travellers to move faster through screening lanes, while ensuring that security remains a foremost priority.
K2 will also install enhanced Advanced Imaging Technology (eAIT) that uses millimetre wave technology to detect metallic and non-metallic objects concealed in layers of clothing or on the body. The eAIT allows for the screening of multiple travellers simultaneously, increasing the efficiency of the screening process.
Additionally, K2 will integrate Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) that will validate the authenticity of a passenger’s identification credential and identify individuals who may require additional screening. The second-generation CAT-2 systems provide automated identity verification with an embedded camera for biometric and self-service capabilities.
“K2 is eager to collaborate with the JFK New Terminal One team on this pivotal project, which will significantly enhance the passenger experience by streamlining the screening process,” said Kathy Yurkunas, K2 Security Screening Group President. “We are excited to contribute to New Terminal One’s vision by developing a world-class security checkpoint and helping deliver exceptional services for all passengers.”
The New Terminal One’s Phase A, scheduled to open in 2026, will comprise expansive departures and arrivals halls and the first 14 widebody aircraft gates. Scheduled for full completion in 2030, the 2.6 million square feet terminal will offer 23 gates, of which 22 will be equipped for widebody aircraft. The New Terminal One will replace the existing Terminal 1 and the former Terminals 2 and 3, handling anticipated traffic of more than 16 million passengers in 2030.
