Cashew Exporters Target N4.1trn Earnings In 2025Amid a national educator shortage, the number of Philadelphia School District teachers hired who lack full certification has surged. Nine years ago, 9.2% of Philadelphia teachers held emergency certification. In the 2022-23 school year, the last year for which state data are available, that percentage more than doubled, to 22.4%. That means one in five Philadelphia students is being taught by an educator who lacks full certification, according to an analysis by Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Education Policy Analysis. While the practice of hiring teachers with what is called “emergency certification” allows the district to staff more classrooms amid a national teacher shortage, it comes at a cost to students, teachers, and the district. Most of those emergency-certified teachers don’t manage to earn on time the credentials that allow them to remain in a public school long-term — only an average of 17% of Philadelphia’s emergency-certified teachers become fully certified each year, district officials said. Teachers can renew their emergency credentials for a time, but not indefinitely, and without meeting education or testing requirements, they eventually lose their jobs — meaning high turnover and loss of investment made in those teachers. And emergency-prepared teachers — who may have no training in classroom management or pedagogy — often struggle, said Linda Darling-Hammond, an expert in education research and teacher quality and professor emeritus at Stanford University. “We know that those teachers who have really very little prep, if any, are less effective and they leave at higher rates, and that creates a vicious cycle of churn,” said Darling-Hammond, who has conducted research on emergency certified teachers. “It drives down achievement, and it makes it tough to do school improvement because as fast as you try to help people focus on trying to get better, they leave.” Students of color and students from economically disadvantaged homes typically get higher percentages of emergency-prepared teachers, said Ed Fuller, the Penn State education professor who analyzed the certification data. That’s true in this area: While the numbers of emergency-certified teachers have grown in the collar counties as well, they are nowhere near Philadelphia’s figures. Only 2.6% of the total teaching force in Bucks County was emergency-certified in 2022-23, 2% in Chester County, 5% in Delaware County, and 3.3% in Montgomery County. “The kids who need the best teachers often aren’t getting them — they’re getting emergency-certified teachers,” Fuller said. “People don’t want to work at those schools, and they take whoever they can get.” The challenge of finding teachers Pennsylvania issues emergency certificates when districts can’t find “a fully qualified and properly certified educator holding a valid and active certificate,” according to the state Department of Education. So, in some ways, the high number of emergency-certified teachers is no surprise. The demand for teachers far outstrips the supply, nationally and in Philadelphia. The district, the nation’s eighth-largest, began this school year with about 350 unfilled teaching jobs . Fewer students are majoring in education; in 2021-22, Pennsylvania issued its lowest-ever number of new teaching licenses, 5,101, down from about 16,000 in 2012-13. And for the first time ever, Pennsylvania in 2021-22 issued more emergency-teaching certificates than it did full certificates. Emergency-certified teachers must hold a bachelor’s degree — an exception is made for career and technical education teachers — and they are obligated to either enroll in a teacher certification program or pass exams while they teach full-time. They have until the end of the school year to finish their coursework or pass the exams. That Philadelphia converts just 17% of its emergency-certified teachers to full certification was disheartening to Laura Boyce, executive director of Teach Plus Pennsylvania, a teacher advocacy group. “It’s not a very effective way of creating long-term teachers if so few are actually progressing through the certification process to receive instructional certificates,” Boyce said. “They are being thrown into a very challenging profession with no opportunities beforehand to be prepared. We’re clearly bringing them in in a way that clearly enough supports aren’t there.” The benefits and challenges of emergency-certified teachers When the Philadelphia school board heard recently that fewer than one-third of the district’s high school students were able to pass state Keystone algebra exams by 11th grade — and that the number slipped from the prior year — they wanted to know why. “We do not have adequate or enough certified math teachers — through no fault of their own — who’ve had the benefit of a four-year college of education experience to learn both the math content and the math pedagogy,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. told them. The district is well aware of the challenges, but it also values the hiring option and the qualities those teachers bring, officials said. Kaylan Connally, the Philadelphia district’s chief talent officer, called emergency-certified educators an “important source of new teachers” that “really strengthen the diversity of our educator workforce.” (High numbers of emergency-prepared teachers are educators of color, a priority in a district where there’s a significant disparity between the demographics of the student body and the teaching force.) Three years ago, Philadelphia’s number of emergency-certified teachers began to grow so high that the district needed to adjust its professional development, said Michael Farrell, its deputy chief of professional learning. “Sometimes it’s not about piling on more and more support, but about what type of support,” Farrell said. The district’s new hire orientation now has a dedicated pathway for those teachers coming in on emergency certificates without any prior teaching experience; it has also built in differentiated professional development, in addition to the coaching all new teachers receive. While they need support that traditionally prepared teachers do not, Farrell said, the district values emergency-certified teachers. “There’s a hunger and excitement about them wanting to teach and choosing this, and it’s important for us to capitalize on that,” said Farrell. ‘You’ll figure it out, or not’ Years ago, Fatim Byrd became a teacher at a Philadelphia charter. Byrd had initially thought he wanted to become a psychologist but ultimately found the prospect of post-undergraduate schooling too expensive. “It was easier to get access to becoming a teacher vs. going through years and years of school and counseling hours,” said Byrd, who had studied abroad during college and loved the idea of teaching Spanish in Philadelphia, where he had attended Simon Gratz High School and Temple University. Two years into teaching at Hill-Freedman World Academy, a Philadelphia School District school, the Pennsylvania Education Department determined his teaching experience and undergraduate degree weren’t enough to qualify for full certification. He had to enroll in a university immediately to earn his certification, then apply for a job at another district school. “It ended up costing me an extra $20,000, and I don’t know how I’m going to pay this stuff back,” said Byrd, who now teaches at Strawberry Mansion High School. He worries about loan forgiveness programs possibly disappearing in another Donald Trump administration, he said, to the point where he wonders if he should even continue teaching. “I probably wouldn’t have had a lot of the opportunities I had because of the teacher shortage, and that’s a good thing, but there’s been negative impact, too,” said Byrd. “There’s so much about getting certified that I didn’t know. It’s been hard.” Andrew Saltz, now an English and technology teacher at Paul Robeson High School in West Philadelphia, has settled into the profession, but said his emergency certificate path was rough. “I’m glad I went through it, but I don’t think it was very good for anyone,” Saltz said. “There’s no other profession where we would send people in untrained and say, ‘You’ll figure it out, or not.’” Saltz was 23 when he started teaching English at the former Kensington Business High School. He had worked as a substitute, and that was helpful, “but teaching kids how to read is really hard, especially teaching teenagers. They said, ‘Here’s a curriculum,’ and I said, ‘What do I do with this?’” He nearly got his emergency certificate revoked, Saltz said, because he stopped taking classes. “I was sitting in a class with a bunch of 20-year-olds, and I was thinking, ‘I still have papers to grade,’” he said. But Saltz stuck with it, found mentors, found ways to learn, found a community at Robeson. “By year three or four, it clicked,” Saltz said. “But it was awful for awhile.” ‘A policy amenable problem’ The good news, said Darling-Hammond, the education expert: “This is a policy amenable problem.” That is: It’s possible to attract more qualified candidates to the teaching profession by changing teaching conditions. “Raising salaries matters,” she said. “Teachers in this country are paid about 25% less than other college-educated workers.” There are other ways, too: Programs that pay college students to study education but bind them to teach in certain districts. Mentoring programs. Offsetting the high costs of certification. Placing the strongest teachers in the highest-need schools. (Watlington, at the board meeting, suggested this will be something he tries to achieve in the next teachers’ contract.) Boyce likes strategic staffing models — schools that give veteran teachers leadership roles and dedicated time to coach new teachers — and “shelter and protect” models for rookie teachers that give those teachers smaller class sizes or co-teachers. Emergency-certified teachers solve a problem when principals are faced with a vacant classroom. But it should rarely get to that point, said Darling-Hammond. “It’s the top of the system that has to be thinking of ways to fix this,” she said. ©2024 The Philadelphia Inquirer. Visit inquirer.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, November 23 By STEVE RYDER Published: 23:06 GMT, 22 November 2024 | Updated: 23:15 GMT, 22 November 2024 e-mail View comments Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Friday's meetings at Haydock, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ascot and Wolverhampton. Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings Haydock ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.08 Roadlesstravelled 12.40 Home Free 1.15 Anyharminasking 1.50 Tahmuras 2.30 Doyen Quest 3.05 Ahoy Senor 3.40 My Silver Lining (nb) GIMCRACK 12.08 Roadlesstravelled 12.40 Home Free 1.15 Knight Of Allen 1.50 Iroko 2.30 Catch Him Derry 3.05 Royale Pagaille (nb) 3.40 Dare To Shout Huntingdon ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.15 Saladins Son 12.48 Grove Road 1.23 L’astronome 1.58 Lilting Verse 2.38 Gold For Alec 3.15 William Cody 3.45 Risky Spin GIMCRACK 12.15 Squiggles 12.48 Emma Hamilton 1.23 Horaces Pearl 1.58 Moonlit Potter 2.38 Magic Seven 3.15 William Cody 3.45 Risky Spin Newcastle ROBIN GOODFELLOW 3.33 Berry Edge 4.10 Rogue Encore 4.40 Laurens Dream 5.10 Grey Salvo 5.40 Thunder Earthlight 6.10 Boyne Lady 6.40 Fire And Rain 7.10 Fletchers Dream 7.40 Barnaby GIMCRACK 3.33 Rock Armour 4.10 Golden Strike 4.40 So Darn Hot 5.10 Cemlyn 5.40 Thunder Earthlight 6.10 Far Across 6.40 Deauville 7.10 Lady Nunthorpe 7.40 Barnaby NEWMARKET – 4.10 ROGUE ENCORE (nap); 4.40 So Darn Hot (nb). NORTHERNER – 3.33 Prince Achille (nb); 6.40 STELLA HOGAN (nap). Ascot ROBIN GOODFELLOW 12.25 Excello 12.55 Batwomen 1.30 Pic D’Orhy 2.05 Slipway 2.45 Blueking D’oroux 3.20 MARTATOR (nap) 3.50 Copshill Lad GIMCRACK 12.25 Western Knight 12.55 Fortuna Ligna 1.30 Pic D’Orhy 2.05 Fortescue 2.45 BLUEKING D’OROUX (nap) 3.20 Triple Trade 3.50 Spring Gale Wolverhampton ROBIN GOODFELLOW 4.25 Mr Fustic 4.55 Green Power 5.25 Lancashire 5.55 Frankies Dream 6.25 Clever Jack 6.55 Mums Tipple 7.25 Level Up 7.55 Sun Dancer Girl 8.25 Glen Buck GIMCRACK 4.25 Love Your Work 4.55 King Of Speed 5.25 Dark Lyric 5.55 Frankies Dream 6.25 Fiery Angel 6.55 Yorkshire 7.25 Commander Straker 7.55 Percy Jones 8.25 Glen Buck Share or comment on this article: Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, November 23 e-mail Add comment
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rush Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB), which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase, from time to time, up to an aggregate of $150 million of its shares of Class A common stock, $.01 par value per share, and/or Class B common stock, $.01 par value per share. “I am pleased to announce the approval of a new $150 million stock repurchase program,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company. “This announcement reflects our continued confidence in our ability to generate strong free cash flow despite challenging industry conditions, as our recent financial results have demonstrated,” Rush added. “The strategic investments we have made in recent years have substantially improved our quality of earnings and increased our earnings power in both the peaks and recent troughs in the commercial vehicle market. Our strategic focus on achieving a diversified customer base and focus on our “One Team” sales approach has also served us well, and we believe that our strong financial performance under recently challenging industry and market conditions will allow us to continue to invest in our growth strategy while also continuing to return capital to shareholders,” Rush stated. This new stock repurchase program replaces the Company’s prior $150 million stock repurchase program, $77.5 million of which was utilized through December 2, 2024. The prior stock repurchase program was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024, and was terminated effective December 2, 2024. Repurchases under the new stock repurchase program will be made at times and in amounts as the Company deems appropriate and may be made through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, privately negotiated transactions or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws. The actual timing, number and value of repurchases under the new stock repurchase program will be determined by management in its discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions, stock price and other factors. The new stock repurchase program expires on December 31, 2025, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. About Rush Enterprises, Inc. Rush Enterprises, Inc. is the premier solutions provider to the commercial vehicle industry. The Company owns and operates Rush Truck Centers, the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, with more than 150 locations in 23 states and Ontario, Canada, including 124 franchised dealership locations. These vehicle centers, strategically located in high traffic areas on or near major highways throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada, represent truck and bus manufacturers, including Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, Dennis Eagle, IC Bus and Blue Bird. They offer an integrated approach to meeting customer needs – from sales of new and used vehicles to aftermarket parts, service and body shop operations plus financing, insurance, leasing and rental solutions. Rush Enterprises' operations also provide CNG fuel systems (through its investment in Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies, Inc.), telematics products and other vehicle technologies, as well as vehicle up-fitting, chrome accessories and tires. For more information, visit www.rushtruckcenters.com and www.rushenterprises.com on X @rushtruckcenter and Facebook.com/rushtruckcenters. Certain statements contained in this release and comments by management may include “forward-looking” statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no obligation to update the information included in this release. Because such statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, many of which are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, and our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information as required by the federal securities laws, we do not have any obligations or intention to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances in the future or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events Contact: Rush Enterprises, Inc., San Antonio Steven L. Keller, 830-302-5226
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Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolve Renewable Power Corp. (TSXV: REVV) (OTCQB: REVVF) (" Revolve ” or the " Company ”), a North American owner, operator and developer of renewable energy projects, is pleased to announce that CEO Myke Clark will present live at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on December 5 th , 2024. DATE : December 5 th TIME: 11:30am ET LINK: https://bit.ly/3Yknp3z Mr. Clark is also available for 1x1 meetings. Mr. Clark will provide an update on Revolve's renewable energy project pipeline and corporate catalysts, including: It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com . For further information contact: Myke Clark, CEO [email protected] 778-372-8499 Revolve was formed in 2012 to capitalize on the growing global demand for renewable power. Revolve develops utility-scale wind, solar, hydro and battery storage projects in the US, Canada and Mexico. The Company has a second division, Revolve Renewable Business Solutions which installs and operates sub 20MW "behind the meter” distributed generation (or "DG”) assets. Revolve's portfolio includes the following: Going forward, Revolve is targeting 5,000MW of utility-scale projects under development in the US, Canada and Mexico, and in parallel is rapidly growing its portfolio of revenue-generating DG assets. Non-IFRS Measures This press release refers to certain non-IFRS measures including Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA”). Non-IFRS measures and industry metrics do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. These measures are provided as additional information to complement IFRS measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under IFRS. The term EBITDA consists of net loss or gain and excludes interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The most directly comparable measure to EBITDA calculated in accordance with IFRS is net gain or net loss . The term EBITDA margin consists of the percentage of net loss or gain and excludes interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. 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There is a risk that the assumptions related to these revenue and EBITDA forecasts may not be met and that the Project will not meet the conditions to start construction. The projections are based upon several estimates and assumptions and have not been examined, reviewed or compiled by independent accountants or other third-party experts, including assumptions with respect to the anticipated expenses and future revenues from the Project. These assumptions may vary from the actual results. Accordingly, there is no assurance that future events will correspond to management's assumptions for the Project. Any variations of actual results from projections related to the Project may be material and adverse. Future-oriented financial information and financial outlooks, as with forward-looking information generally, are, without limitation, based on the reasonable assumptions of the Company and management as at the date hereof. Our actual financial position and results of operations and the Project may differ materially from management's current expectations and, as a result, our revenue, profitability, EBITDA may differ materially from any revenue, and profitability profiles provided in this press release. Such information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be an indication of our actual financial position or results of operations. Revolve does not provide reconciliations for forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures as Revolve is unable to provide a meaningful or accurate calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or number of various events that have not yet occurred, are out of Revolve's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure. 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Material factors underlying forward-looking information and management's expectations include: the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals; the absence of material adverse regulatory decisions being received and the expectation of regulatory stability; the absence of any material equipment breakdown or failure; availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms and the stability of credit ratings of the Company and its subsidiaries; the absence of unexpected material liabilities or uninsured losses; the continued availability of commodity supplies and stability of commodity prices; the absence of interest rate increases or significant currency exchange rate fluctuations; the absence of significant operational, financial or supply chain disruptions or liability, including relating to import controls and tariffs; the continued ability to maintain systems and facilities to ensure their continued performance; the absence of a severe and prolonged downturn in general economic, credit, social or market conditions; the successful and timely development and construction of new projects; the absence of capital project or financing cost overruns; sufficient liquidity and capital resources; the continuation of long term weather patterns and trends; the absence of significant counterparty defaults; the continued competitiveness of electricity pricing when compared with alternative sources of energy; the realization of the anticipated benefits of the Company's acquisitions and joint ventures; the absence of a change in applicable laws, political conditions, public policies and directions by governments, materially negatively affecting the Company; the ability to obtain and maintain licenses and permits; maintenance of adequate insurance coverage; the absence of material fluctuations in market energy prices; the absence of material disputes with taxation authorities or changes to applicable tax laws; continued maintenance of information technology infrastructure and the absence of a material breach of cybersecurity; the successful implementation of new information technology systems and infrastructure; favourable relations with external stakeholders; our ability to retain key personnel; our ability to maintain and expand distribution capabilities; and our ability to continue investing in infrastructure to support our growth. 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LOS ANGELES — Top-ranked South Carolina felt something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years. The sting of defeat after being thoroughly dominated in a 77-62 loss to No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Gone was the overall 43-game winning streak. Done was the run of 33 consecutive road victories. And the No. 1 ranking it's held for 23 consecutive polls will disappear Monday. "This is what we usually do to teams," coach Dawn Staley said. "We were on the receiving end of it." South Carolina hadn't lost since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat the Gamecocks in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (5-0) shot 47% from the floor and 3-point range, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had five players in double figures. "They actually executed our game plan to a T," Staley said. The Gamecocks (5-1) were held to 36% shooting, had just two players in double figures and neither was leading scorer Chloe Kitts, who was held to 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. They never led, got beat on the boards, 41-34, and were outscored 26-18 in the paint and 8-1 in fast break points. They only made eight trips to the free throw line. "Our kids fought," Staley said, "but we ran into a buzzsaw." South Carolina did manage to limit 6-foot-7 UCLA star Lauren Betts, who had 11 points and 14 rebounds, despite no longer having a dominant center of their own. The Bruins responded by getting the ball to others and eight of their 10 players scored. "We did an excellent job on Betts and we got killed by everyone else," Staley said. Tessa Johnson was the only other Gamecock in double figures with 14. "We needed a lot more than Tessa today," Staley said. The Gamecocks never got their offense in gear, starting the game 0 for 9 before trailing 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. They were down 43-22 at halftime. "Our shot selection is something we're dealing with on a daily basis," Staley said. The Gamecocks outscored UCLA 40-34 in the second half, but the Bruins' big early lead easily held up. "Beautiful basketball by UCLA," Staley said. "You can't help but to love up on it cause it was fluid on both sides of the ball." Given that it's only late November, the Gamecocks have plenty of time to figure things out. "We had some really good contributions from people that don't play a whole lot and we could probably give a little bit more minutes to," Staley said. "Taking a loss will help us focus on anybody that we play."No. 5 UCLA stuns No. South Carolina, ends 43-game streak
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JAMAICA, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today announced that Turkish Airlines will begin operations at the new terminal when it opens in 2026. Turkish Airlines will also unveil a brand new, state-of-the-art lounge for its premium customers, launching the next phase of the award-winning airline's growth at its top U.S. gateway. The New Terminal One, set to be the largest international terminal in the United States , will offer best-in-class amenities and innovative technology for a transformational and efficient travel experience. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Turkish Airlines, which currently flies 19 times weekly from JFK Airport to its hub at Istanbul , providing seamless connections to its extensive global network, will continue to offer top-tier service from the new terminal. As part of its expansion in the JFK market, Turkish Airlines will open an 11,000-square-foot lounge in the New Terminal One – twice the size of the airline's lounge at the existing Terminal 1. The new lounge will feature premium amenities, expansive views of JFK Airport's airfield and provide direct boarding access to aircraft, offering unmatched convenience for Turkish Airlines' business class customers and top-tier frequent flyers. Recognized for its exceptional in-flight service, Turkish Airlines recently received the World Class Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive year, placing it among just 10 airlines in the world to have received this prestigious recognition. Turkish Airlines was also chosen as the Best Airline in Europe nine times by Skytrax. Over the years Turkish Airlines also received accolades from Skytrax and other prestigious organizations numerous times for its Business and Economy Class offerings and Lounges. Turkish Airlines offers service to 351 destinations, including 25 in the Americas. Turkish is a member of the Star Alliance and will join other alliance members at the New Terminal One: LOT Polish Airlines, EVA Air and Air China. "We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to the New Terminal One at JFK, where their commitment to world-class customer service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an unparalleled customer experience," said The New Terminal One Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Aument . "We look forward to working closely with our colleagues at Turkish Airlines to elevate the travel experience for customers from 2026 and beyond." Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are excited to bring Turkish Airlines' world-class service to the New Terminal One at JFK, further enhancing our passengers' travel experience with a state-of-the-art-lounge. This move underlines our commitment to continue our growth in the U.S market." In addition to Turkish Airlines, the New Terminal One has partnered with several other global carriers, including Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Air China is also partnering with the terminal on elevating the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting New York . The New Terminal One is focused on improving the customer experience by collaborating with potential airline partners. This includes working with airline teams across all customer journey touchpoints. Set to be JFK Airport's largest terminal when complete, the New Terminal One will offer a world-class customer experience and additional widebody aircraft gate capacity – providing international airlines a unique opportunity to grow their service at JFK, the top global gateway to the U.S. About The New Terminal One The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States . The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK's south side. Construction is taking place in phases. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion, anticipated in 2030, the New Terminal One will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals combined. The New Terminal One will be a 23-gate, state-of-the-art, international-only terminal. Sustainably designed and future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities, all designed to enhance the customer experience and compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. The New Terminal One is being built by union labor and is committed to local inclusion and labor participation, focusing on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including ambitious participation goals of 30% for minority and women-owned enterprises, 10% for local business enterprises and 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, visit https://www.anewjfk.com/projects/the-new-terminal-one/ About Turkish Airlines Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 491 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations in 130 countries (298 international destinations and 53 domestic destinations within Turkiye). More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. 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