K2 to supply NTO security checkpoint

The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19bn 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.

The new checkpoint will feature computed tomography (CT) X-ray scanners that produce high-quality 3-D 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 Security Screening Group 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 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.

“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.”

“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,” said Kathy Yurkunas, K2 Security Screening Group president.