Catherine Cronin, Programme Director for Newark Redevelopment, Port Authority of NY&NJ, USA

Speaker Biograghy: Catherine has been with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey since 2007. As Programme Director, she is responsible for approximately US$4bn in future capital improvements, including the EWR Terminal A Redevelopment programme to replace the current Terminal A, as well as the future EWR AirTrain Replacement. Catherine has over 26 years' professional experience in planning, designing and implementing capital improvement projects worldwide with an aviation and rail transportation industry focus. Functionally, Catherine's expertise includes programme and project management, civil engineering, innovative procurement and contract document preparation, and design, construction, operations and maintenance of light rail systems and automated people movers.


Day 1 - 14 March
Session: Future Airports

11:30 - 12:00 - Future of Newark Liberty International Airport
Synopsis: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is undertaking the Terminal A Redevelopment Programme to position the airport to meet the needs of passengers and airlines alike in the 21st century. The programme will replace the existing Terminal A building with a new terminal building, and all associated airside and landside infrastructure. New Terminal A will provide an open, modern terminal with ease of access to improve the passenger experience and the efficiency of their travel, as well as flexibility to grow and change with the increasing demands and evolving requirements for air travel.

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