This Women’s History Month, the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation celebrates women who make a difference in aviation, like American Airlines Philadelphia Control Center Manger-on-Duty (MOD) Joan Wing, who oversees departments and functions for daily flight operations to ensure on-time performance at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). 

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) has announced Chevelle E. Harrison as Director of Workforce Development. In this role, Harrison is responsible for leading the airports’ Bridge Program, a workforce development initiative that creates internal/external pipelines and career mapping pathways for employees and job seekers.

Winter is finally over—time to plan outdoor activities. New service taking flight at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in April gives guests the opportunity to visit somewhere new.

American Airlines will offer daily nonstop service to Charlottesville, Va. (CHO), beginning April 4, and six-times-a-week nonstop service to Daytona Beach, Fl. (DAB), starting April 5.  Spirit will add daily nonstop service to Charleston, SC (CHA), to its PHL roster on April 5.

Fifty-three percent of the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation’s senior team is female. This Women’s History Month, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) celebrate the women who contribute to the airports' success every day. Here, we recognize three powerful women at the airports, Keesha Lane, Camille Tomlin and Chevelle Harrison, who shared their thoughts on the significance of Women’s History Month.    

Allied Universal Security Shift Supervisor Anna Anil recently received the “Safe & Sound” award in Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who protect the integrity and safety of passengers through proactive communication, exemplary teamwork, courage, and effective action.       

Periodically, members of the Department of Aviation's leadership team will share important updates for staff via the employee newsletter message. This month, Chief Administrative Officer Delicsha Wilds provides insight on the airports' PHLWELL, REAC, Bridge, Community Engagement and Workforce Development programs.

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is conducting a full upgrade to the current Video Management System (VMS) and its associated network infrastructure. The project will enhance and replace closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras across the airport.

March 24 is officially National Cheesesteak Day, but this quintessential Philadelphia food needs to be celebrated more than just 24 hours once a year. At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — where you can order a cheesesteak in every terminal — PHL Food & Shops has made recognizing anything and everything cheesesteak a week-long event.

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation received almost $2 million in funding from Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA) to support two projects at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE). The Department received $1 million to rehabilitate PNE’s administration building and $945,000 for security perimeter enhancements.

JetBlue Airways Airport Operations crew member Imanamani Marcano recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.