TAKING OFF with PHL

Mar 06 2024 63 ep. 16 mins 35

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Taking Off with PHL is a rare glimpse into the aviation industry from inside one of the busiest airports in the United States. Exploring consumer trends, the latest in airport improvements, the passenger experience, new aviation and airport technology – if it has to do with aviation, Taking Off is talking to those who are making it happen!

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Philadelphia Gets Ready to Rumble: Wrestlemania and Other Key Sporting Events

Mar 06 2024 17 mins

One thing everyone seems to know about Philadelphia is our passion for sports. In addition to our home teams, we are lucky to be a destination city for all types of sporting events big and small, from the NFL Draft to Little League games. One such event coming in April 2024 is drawing fans from around the world, as the smackdown comes to Philadelphia with Wrestlemania! In this

Leonardo Leads in Innovation from PNE

Feb 01 2024 16 mins

PNE may host one of the area's best kept secrets when it comes to innovation! For over 35 years, Leonardo, an Italian helicopter company, has called PNE its U.S. home base, where over 700 employees design, build, and service helicopters that will be used around the world. Leonardo also hosts an impressive flight school, teaching domestic and international military personnel how to

Landline Motor Coach Program: An Industry First

Jan 03 2024 13 mins

PHL airport recently piloted and debuted a new program working with the TSA, American Airlines, and Landline Motor Coach, giving passengers from smaller hubs a smoother way to get to PHL to catch connecting flights. PHL is the only airport in the country to roll out this new program, continuing in the city's history of innovation. In this episode, Atif Saeed, CEO of the City of

Recent Ratings are Making Us Soar

Dec 04 2023 10 mins

PHL and PNE recently received good news with updated ratings from S&P, Fitch, and Moody's - the big three national credit rating agencies. The ratings tell a story of how the airport is operating well and is a good bet for potential investors! Listen here to learn why. To learn more about the ratings, visit phl.org.

Equity and Entrepreneurship: The Disadvantaged Business Program

Nov 10 2023 15 mins

In this episode, Atif Saeed, CEO of the city of Philadelphia's Department of Aviation speaks with Denise Bailey, Deputy Director of Aviation, Business Diversity and Accessibility. Here at PHL and PNE, we are committed to working with and supporting small diverse businesses. From parking, to food, to facilities, there are hundreds of businesses that not only keep our airport movi

AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AT PHL

Aug 18 2023 21 mins

Air Service Development is imperative to retain our existing routes, increasing frequency of flights to certain destinations and to bring new routes to our airport. In this episode, Edgar Vesga, Director of Air-Service Development at PHL joins Atif Saeed, CEO of the City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation to discuss PHL’s air service program and some new exciting additions a

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE AIRPORT

Aug 16 2023 20 mins

Here at PHL and PNE, we believe in the importance of addressing sustainability and incorporating it into our daily practices at the airport. Joining Atif Said in this episode to highlight some of our amazing programs, efforts and implementation is PHL’s Sustainability Manager, Jessica Noon. To learn more about our Sustainability Program, please visit phl.org

TAILWINDS FLIGHT SCHOOL

Jul 25 2023 18 mins

Joining Atif Saeed in this episode is Howard Cooper, owner and founder of Tailwinds Flight School located at PNE. With more than 25 years of experience as an educator, Howard brings a passion for teaching to the aviation industry. For those of you who don’t know, Tailwinds is a small flight school with three airplanes, a state-of-the-art flight simulator, and a group of amazing f

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ART AT PHL

May 27 2023 18 mins

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Philadelphia International Airports Arts Program! Over its 25 years, the program has provided millions of visitors from around the world access to a wide variety of art forms by artists and arts institutions from the Greater Philadelphia area. In this episode, joining Atif Saeed, CEO of the city of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation to help

Celebrating 25 Years of Marketplace PHL

May 10 2023 24 mins

In this episode, Atif Saeed, CEO of the city of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation speaks with Clarence LeJeune and Mel Hannah from Marketplace PHL. Marketplace PHL is a joint venture partnership between Marketplace development and LeJeune and Associates, which is a private partner with the City of Philadelphia and runs the award-winning PHL Food & Shops program within the Phi