After a third-party review of its organizational structure and a national search, the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), has announced several new appointments to its leadership team.

The Department of Aviation’s winter preparation process begins at the end of September. The first task is making sure that the airports' FAA documents are up-to-date. Together with the training unit, Compliance Training Superintendent John Glass will go over the documents to ensure that the training guidelines and guidance sheet for the other departments are current and that any necessary changes have been made. The Training Department will then meet with snow duty personnel and go over the guidance sheet, setting priorities for the equipment used for operations and maintenance.

Parkway Corporation Ground Transportation Associate Adelaide Adade 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.        

On November 1, 2023, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) launched the PHL Wingmate Guest Pass Program, allowing nonticketed guests to apply for a one-day pass to access PHL’s terminals, post-security, from 4 am-10 pm. From the introduction of the Wingmate program through the end of the year, approximately 1,577 passes were approved. 

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will partner for a Global Entry enrollment blitz at PHL on January 15-18, from 3-8 p.m. in the Terminal B/C Baggage Claim (Terminal B side, next to carousel 13). 

Kate Sullivan has rejoined the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

British Airways Customer Service Agent Yasmine Cobb 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.    

The City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation, operator of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) announces the promotion of Michael Morris to the position of Vice President of IT Client Engagement. Morris joined the Department in 2022 as Director of Information Technology.

Congratulations to Department of Aviation Sustainability Manager Jessica Noon, who was recently elected as one of six at-large airport members on the Environmental Affairs Committee for the Airport Council International-North America (ACI-NA).