Pilots are warned about the danger of drones

As the Unmanned Aircraft Bill goes before parliament for a second reading, the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) says new European research backs its concerns that the number of drone flights in controlled airspace is being underestimated.

The research by Eurocontrol involved comprehensive monitoring of airspace around the Latvian airport of Riga.

Latvian airspace has similar restrictions on drone operations to the UK and Riga has a similar number of movements to London Luton Airport with the same single-runway configuration.

"Excuse me, where is the nearest bathroom?"

“Excuse me, where is the nearest bathroom?” 

Oftentimes, restrooms are the first place airport guests visit when arriving and their last stop before departing. With this in mind, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is continuing its Restroom Renovation Program, a seven-phase project. When complete, all 48 sets of bathrooms at PHL will be modernized. 

World Heritage City Exhibit Unveiled at PHL Airport

PHILADELPHIA — A new exhibit recognizing Philadelphia’s distinction as the Nation’s first World Heritage City by the International Organization of World Heritage Cities opened today.

Airport CEO Chellie Cameron was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, Global Philadelphia Association Board Chair John Smith and Wawa Welcome America! Executive Director Jeff Guaracino in unveiling Philadelphia: The First World Heritage City in the U.S. The exhibit, located in Terminal A-East and accessible to ticketed passengers, will be on display until June 2018.

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