The eighth annual Professional Engineers Day was celebrated on August 2, however, with the new school year underway, the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation knows that professional development and potential careers are on the minds of many students. The airports' engineers want to share their experiences with high school and college students to help them better understand the path to becoming a professional engineer (PE).

According to the National Society of Professional Engineers, to become a PE, you must:

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) was thrilled to have the full return its intern program this year. This summer, 17 students from area high schools, community colleges and universities took on full-time roles at PHL in different departments.

Department of Aviation Custodial Worker II Michelle Gilchrist recently received the “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” category of Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This distinction acknowledges employees who create a positive guest experience through service and delivery while collaborating with other organizations.     

In honor of Aviation Week, we reflect on the astounding growth of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). From its modest inception on a 125-acre plot in 1925, PHL has expanded to an impressive 2,598 acres — a staggering 2,078% growth. This transformation underscores the airport's unwavering commitment to progress and operational excellence.

Congratulations to Chief Administrative Officer Delicsha Wilds, who was selected as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Diversity in Business Award winners for her ongoing commitment to diversity at the Department of Aviation and the City of Philad

The Philadelphia Fire Department’s (PFD) newest Alternative Response Unit – known as AR30 – recently went into service at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). This pilot program stations emergency medical personnel in the airport terminal to provide a quick response to passengers and employees who need immediate medical attention.

Prospect Airport Services Wheelchair Assistance Provider Ahmed Kargbo recently received the “Caring Support” award from Philadelphia International Airport's (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who provide exceptional care and services to seniors, families with young children, disabled passengers, and others with special needs.   

It’s never too early to plan next year’s summer vacation. Just announced destinations on American Airlines’ Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) summer 2024 roster will make passengers want to pack their bags now. 

American is adding three nonstop international routes to Nice, France (NCE); Naples, Italy (NAP); and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) from PHL in summer 2024. This is the first time PHL passengers will be able to fly nonstop from Philadelphia to those European destinations.  

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) is training the future aviation maintenance workforce at its 14 campuses throughout the country, including a campus located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).  The AIM Philadelphia campus specializes in training aircraft mechanics and offers two programs - Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aviation Maintenance Technician: Avionics (AMTA).