JFK Terminal 4 is in the process of a $1.5 billion expansion led by Delta Air Lines and JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT). The redevelopment will increase capacity, adding ten new aircraft parking positions, and update the terminal’s physical and digital infrastructure.

As part of the transformation, T4’s operational functionalities will be elevated, leveraging automation and real time data. The terminal’s operator, JFKIAT, is streamlining operations, enhance resource planning, and improve the overall passenger experience through an expanded partnership with Copenhagen Optimization.

Copenhagen Optimization develops advanced optimisation software for more efficient airports. It has been working with JFKIAT for over seven years, but this latest venture will bring in a new Airport Operations System (AOS) that combines resource management software (RMS) with an airport operating database (AODB), provided in partnership with UK company Azinq.

Speaking on the changes, Roel Huinink, Chief Executive Officer at JFKIAT said:

“As we continue to see increases in passenger traffic – which topped 27.7M in 2024 alone at T4 – we are working to integrate technological innovations at every level of our operations. We are pleased to expand our partnership with Copenhagen Optimization to increase our efficiency and further streamline our terminal management.”

The extended partnership will also help with the automated allocation and planning of mobile and fixed resources, seasonal and capacity planning, and detailed rule set up accounting for airline preferences and other interests through Copenhagen Optimization’s Better Stand & Gate solution.

 

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