New Project Announcement - AirTrain Newark Replacement Program

October 14, 2025

Five Star Electric as subcontractor to Tutor Perini/O&G JV, has been awarded a contract for the AirTrain Newark Replacement Program - Guideway and Stations Project at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The project will be performed for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and includes the design and construction of a 2.5-mile elevated, automated people mover train system with three stations that will replace the existing AirTrain, which has been in operation since 1996.

Five Star Electric’s scope of work includes distribution, lighting, lighting control, backup power, security, fire alarm, telecommunications, public safety, airport operations radio systems, intelligent transportation systems (ITS)  and EV charging stations.

The work has recently commenced with passenger service expected by 2030.