No, you haven’t traveled to a galaxy far, far away, but yes, that is a droid delivering your food at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)—a gita, to be exact. The unit is part of a robotic food delivery pilot program being launched through OrderAtPHL.com, PHL Food & Shops’ contactless food ordering program. The pilot begins February 22 and runs through April.
Happy Engineers Week! PHL Salutes Our Team Members
February 21-27 is designated as Engineers Week, and the Division of Aviation is saluting our team of engineers who perform a variety of important jobs that are crucial to Philadelphia International and Northeast Philadelphia airports. The Division of Aviation Engineering Department focuses on the replacement, rehabilitation and expansion of airport facilities and systems including:
One on One with Chellie Cameron and Black Leaders in Aviation Episode 2: Lakshman Amaranayaka, American Airlines Vice President PHL
PHL CEO Chellie Cameron joins American Airlines Vice President PHL Lakshman Amaranayaka to discuss a variety of topics, including his background, career experiences, reflections and advice to the next generation pursuing careers in the aviation industry.
Employee Spotlight: Helen Miles-Jackson
The City of Philadelphia's Division of Aviation is fortunate to have seasoned employees with an abundance of experiences and perspectives. Throughout February, PHL will share insight from several longtime staff members, such as Human Resources Associate Helen Miles-Jackson.
Do you recall what was happening in your life (or local/national/world events) when you joined the Division of Aviation?
Employee Spotlight: Sheila Trueheart
The City of Philadelphia's Division of Aviation is fortunate to have seasoned employees with an abundance of experiences and perspectives. Throughout February, PHL will share insight from several longtime staff members, such as Deputy Director of Administrative Operations Sheila Trueheart.
Do you recall what was happening in your life (or local/national/world events) when you joined the Division of Aviation?
One on One with Chellie Cameron and Black Leaders in Aviation Episode 1: Soledad Alfaro, PHL CAO
PHL CEO Chellie Cameron joins airport Chief Administrative Officer Soledad Alfaro to discuss a variety of topics, including her background, career experiences, reflections and advice to the next generation pursuing careers in the aviation industry.
Airports Council International Honors PHL for Customer Feedback Efforts
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is one of just 140 airports worldwide — and one of only 23 in North America — to earn Airports Council International’s (ACI) “The Voice of the Customer” recognition for 2020.
PHL ACDBE Operators Discuss Surviving COVID-19 Pandemic, Giving Back to Others
When COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions were enacted in March 2020, many of the more than 160 PHL Food & Shops concessions were forced to shutter their gates. As governances were modified to allow for a wider variety of shops and restaurants to reopen, the airport’s concessionaires began returning to all the terminals.
Working Strategically to Generate Revenue: A Conversation with PHL Deputy Chief Revenue Officer Adam Mitchell
The first thing you notice about PHL Deputy Chief Revenue Officer Adam Mitchell is his charismatic smile and calm professional demeanor.
PHL’s New Initiative Puts the Passenger First
Airports are no longer just places for passengers to wait for flights. They are dynamic and constantly evolving to meet the everchanging expectations of travelers.