On Airport: JFK Redevelopment Update JFK Terminal 8

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of JFK’s Terminal 8, marking completion of the first phase of the $18 billion airport redevelopment project. The $400 million, privately financed expansion and modernization will allow British Airways to move from its long-time home in Terminal 7 and co-locate with American Airlines in Terminal 8.

The Terminal 8 project involved the work of more than 115 unique minority- and women-owned businesses that were awarded contracts totaling more than $161 million, exceeding the Port Authority’s commitment to at least 30 percent MWBE participation at the agency’s capital projects. Local businesses were awarded nearly $33 million in contracts at Terminal 8.

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