John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal (JFKIAT) has expanded its partnership with airport operations optimization firm Copenhagen Optimization. JFKIAT, which operates the airport’s Terminal 4, has been working with the organization since 2018 to improve airport operations, including installing new check-in, security, baggage and line management systems. The expanded partnership will allow JFKIAT to implement new modules assisting with real-time operations, including resource management software (RMS) and airport operating database (AODB) technology provided in partnership with UK company Azinq. JFKIAT’s work with Copenhagen Optimization is one of several initiatives to install new technology as part of T4’s $1.5-billion redevelopment.
“The IT landscape of the future will consist of integrated solutions. At JFK T4, we have provided a more modern way of organising the way things work and interconnect. We take a ‘best in breed’ approach, which ensures that airports are working with providers who are experts in their fields rather than generalists,” said Kasper Hounsgaard, co-CEO and founder of Copenhagen Optimization.
“Airport technology is moving away from a model in which all elements are connected to the AODB to something that is more easily integrated into the data layer – an approach our system exemplifies,” added Hounsgaard. “This move will reduce the risks of errors occurring as well increasing efficiency and mitigating the effect disruptions in one aspect of operations will have on other parts of the system.”
“We’re exceptionally proud to be able to further develop our established partnership with JFKIAT – undoubtedly one of the world’s most prestigious air terminals,” said Hounsgaard. “The new solution we are implementing will help to ensure that JFKIAT is well equipped to meet the needs of all stakeholders in the airport environment both today and into the future.”
“As we continue to see increases in passenger traffic – which topped 27.7 million in 2024 alone at T4 – we are working to integrate technological innovations at every level of our operations,” said Roel Huinink, CEO of JFKIAT. “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Copenhagen Optimization to increase our efficiency and further streamline our terminal management.”
