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Explore media highlights of the JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy at York College, showcasing milestones, community engagement, and educational achievements
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2026
The JFKRAAA STEM Program Spring 2026 Session Concludes with a Momentous Achievement
March 24, 2026
The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (JFKRAAA) celebrated 375 students in a jam-packed graduation ceremony held in the college gymnasium on Saturday (March 21).
2025
The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy
March 28, 2025
In pursuit of building a future pipeline for a much-needed trained workforce in aviation and technology.
March 27, 2025
More than 150 people came out to celebrate the graduation of 350 students of the JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy at York College in Jamaica last Saturday.
Queens Students Fly After Aviation Careers
As the Port Authority transforms John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) into a world class gateway to serve the next generation of air travel, 125 students from communities surrounding the airport in Queens spent the summer preparing to lead the next generation of aviation.
2024
JFKR AAA Program Celebrates 2024 Graduates and Attains Milestone
August 13, 2024
JFKR Aviation and Aeronautics Academy reached a milestone of providing 800 plus students with aviation-related educational opportunities in 2024
May 20, 2024
York College’s 2024 Research Day enabled the JFK Redevelopment-supported Aviation and Aeronautics Academy (JFKR AAA), NASA MUREP (Minority University Research and Education Project), and recently retired STEM professionals to meet and greet.
April 23, 2024
The Port Authority’s $19 billion JFK redevelopment project is building new state-of-the-art terminals and career paths for the youth of southeast Queens in collaboration with York College.
2023
JFK Redevelopment STEM Program at CUNY York College
December 19, 2023
The JFK Redevelopment Aviation and Aeronautics Academy at York College (JFKR AAA) celebrated its first fall graduating class of its new STEM program established in collaboration with Port Authority of NY & NJ, and airport partners at The New Terminal One, Delta Air Lines, JFKIAT, JFK Millennium Partners, and American Airlines.
October 31, 2023
The Port Authority recently announced an agreement with York College in Jamaica and CUNY to launch an Aviation and Aerospace Academy as part of the $19 billion redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport.
PANYNJ Collaborates With York College to Launch Aviation & Aerospace Academy
October 19, 2023
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced an agreement with York College at the City University of New York to provide an aviation-focused weekend and summer education and enrichment program in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for up to 700 students from grades 1 through 12.
JFK’s Terminal 6 on track for completion
June 29, 2023
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, via its JFK Redevelopment Program, held a community engagement meeting in Jamaica to update residents about the development of Terminal 6 last Wednesday.
May 9, 2023
The Port, York College, and individual terminals are offering engaging STEM, retail concession initiatives, and educational development as paths to career success.
2019
York Awarded $3 million for STEM Summer Program
October 16, 2019
JFK Redevelopment Partners Awards $3 Million in Support of York College’s STEM & Aviation Education for Community Youth
Governor Cuomo Announces Initial Jobs And Hiring Initiatives as Part of JFK Airport Redevelopment
October 16, 2019
A new science and technology education program for 300 local students in grades 1-12 in Queens to encourage them to seek out jobs in aviation; this program will be carried out through a local partnership with York College building on a successful prior STEM program.
Revised: March 26, 2026