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TAKING OFF with PHL
by Philadelphia International Airport
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!
Episodes
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Philadelphia Gets Ready to Rumble: Wrestlemania and Other Key Sporting Events
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...
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Leonardo Leads in Innovation from PNE
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...
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Landline Motor Coach Program: An Industry First
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…
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Recent Ratings are Making Us Soar
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...
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Equity and Entrepreneurship: The Disadvantaged Business Program
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,...
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AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AT PHL
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…
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SUSTAINABILITY AT THE AIRPORT
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...
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TAILWINDS FLIGHT SCHOOL
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…
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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ART AT PHL
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,...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Marketplace PHL
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…
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PHL Fire Chief Kamau Bright
In this episode of Taking Off with PHL, Keith Brune the Chief Operating Officer for the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation speakes with the chief of PHL’s Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Engine 78 unit - Chief Kamau Bright. The learn more anout Chief Bright and Philadelphia...
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Meet Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation’s New CEO Atif Saeed
Join Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation COO, Keith Brune welcome the City of Philadelphia's Department of Aviation’s new CEO Atif Saeed to PHL, to Philadelphia and to Taking Off to PHL! To learn more about Atif and everything PHL please visit PHL.org
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Exceptional Employee: John Glass
In the Division of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I-Integrity D-Diversity E-Excellence This episode is part…
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Exceptional Employee: David Rosenblum
In the Division of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I-Integrity D-Diversity E-Excellence This episode is part…
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What To Expect During The Holiday Travel Season
As we head into the busy holiday travel season, in addition to packing your bags be sure to pack your patience. Holiday travel in the airport this year will feel in many ways like pre-pandemic travel...busy and crowded. Joining Keith in this episode for some travel tips on what you can expect...
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DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION BALLOT MEASURE
The City of Philadelphia – Division of Aviation, which operates the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), is currently a division of the City’s Department of Commerce. In May 2022, the Philadelphia City Council approved a ballot measure that would...
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Celebrating PRIDE 365 With Philadelphia Gay News Publisher Mark Segal
Philadelphia is one of the country’s most LGBTQAI-friendly cities and was the first ever U.S. destination to produce a national TV commercial for the LGBTQAI traveler. Here at PHL, we strongly believe in and practice PRIDE 365 through our year-round support for and celebration of the LGBTQAI....
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PHL 5K On the Runway
Join Keith Brune, interim CEO of the City of Philadelphia, Division of Aviation for a “behind the scenes” look at the 2022 PHL 5K on the Runway that will take place on September 10, 2022. This is the 5th year that Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will host the event, which allows...
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CHELLIE CAMERON PASSES THE HOSTING MIC OF TAKING OFF TO INTERIM CEO KEITH BRUNE
In Chellie’s final episode with the podcast, she passes the hosting mic to Keith Brune, Interim CEO of the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation. After four years as host of Taking Off, Chellie Cameron is taking on a new challenge as president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater...
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Celebrating AAPI Month With Khine Zaw AACCGP President and CEO
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This annual celebration recognizes the cultural and historical contributions of people and organizations who identify as AAPI in the United States. In this episode, Chellie is joined by Khine Zaw, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of...
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SUMMER TRAVEL TRENDS WITH THE POINTS GUY
Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans (85%) are expecting to travel this summer, according to new data from the U.S. Travel Association – suggesting that people have brushed off their COVID fears and are returning to a “ready to travel” mindset. In fact, the foot traffic through TSA checkpoints over the...
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Celebrating Women In Aviation - Candace McGraw CEO of CVG Airport
In honor of Women's History Month, Chellie is joined by Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Candace is also the new Vice Chair of ACI World, the association of the world’s airports. In this episode, Chellie and Candace celebrate women pioneers in...
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BREAKING BARRIERS IN AVIATION - Lt Col (Ret) Michael Hales
The Tuskegee Airmen were the first Black military pilots in U.S. military service, operating between 1940 and 1946 as the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Despite earning an exemplary record while fighting the enemy abroad during World War II, these men faced racism and discrimination at home. Flying some...
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PHL is on the Front Lines to Prevent Human Trafficking
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has done little to slow this form of modern-day slavery. Instead, traffickers have taken advantage of the global crisis to continue targeting adults and children. Airports are a key point of access for...
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Exceptional Employee: Heather Redfern
In the Department of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I- Integrity D-Diversity E- Excellence 2020 was a year...
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Exceptional Employee: Nicole Maddox
In the Department of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I- Integrity D-Diversity E- Excellence 2020 was a year...
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Exceptional Employee: Alec Gever
In the Department of Aviation, we use the acronym P.R.I.D.E. to describe our daily commitment to our customers and our co-workers, as well as our mission to connect Philadelphia to the world. The letters stand for: P-People First R-Respect I- Integrity D-Diversity E- Excellence 2020 was a year...
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Infrastructure Funding for Airports with Shane Doud
As legislators in Congress continue to negotiate historic infrastructure legislation to fund investments in transportation networks across America, we brought in Shane Doud, PHL's Director of Government Affairs, to help us better understand the implications for airports - particularly PHL. At the...
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PHL VOLUNTEER NAVIGATORS PROGRAM
Navigating an airport can be overwhelming, but a friendly face can put travelers at ease. For the past 20 years, members of the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) volunteer program have welcomed and assisted millions of guests who have passed through the airport’s terminals. And it’s only...
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Maintaining consistent engagement and communication with communities surrounding our airport is a priority for the City of Philadelphia - Division of Aviation. We are proactively working to build relationships with external stakeholders to build trust with residents and businesses in the...
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The Case For Cargo At PHL
As recovery plans are well underway at PHL, this episode provides a glimpse into how we have pivoted during COVID. With a reduction in passenger service caused by COVID-19, PHL has been exploring additional sources of revenue generation, including increasing air cargo operations. Securing a…
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TACKLING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT PHL
In this special episode of Taking Off with Chellie Cameron, Chellie speaks with Jonathan Todd, PHL’s Director of Workforce Development. This episode is focused on diversity, equity and inclusion – specifically, how the Airport strives to create an environment that supports and encourages…
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FLIPPING THE SCRIPT: AN INTERVIEW WITH CHELLIE CAMERON
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel, tourism and aviation industries has been devastating. As recovery efforts take off, we want to give you an inside peek at the work PHL is doing to get back on track and to keep customers, stakeholders, and Division of Aviation employees safe. In…
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Runway To Recovery: Rapidly Changing Passenger Behavior & Expectations
The airport experience has changed significantly in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Travelers will encounter this new airport experience from the moment they enter PHL, up until the time they arrive at their next destination. Understanding passenger’s rapidly changing behavior and expectations…
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Runway To Recovery: Maintaining & Cleaning The Airport
During COVID, PHL has remained open. Even though air travel had all but stopped, our essential Team PHL employees have been working around the clock maintaining and the cleaning the facility so that it’s ready when guests and fellow co-workers return to the airport. Joining Chellie Cameron, CEO…
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Runway To Recovery: The ‘New Normal’ Workplace
During COVID, PHL has prioritized ensuring both guests as well as employees feel safe in the airport. An entire team is dedicated to the safety of our Division of Aviation employees who are coming back to work to serve our customers. Joining Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia Division of...
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Runway To Recovery: Contactless Food Ordering
The Grab platform was introduced at Philadelphia International Airport in 2019 as a convenience tool for travelers and employees to order food at the airport while on-the-go. In the COVID-19 world, Grab is helping to promote physical distancing and safety by allowing customers to avoid queuing in...
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Runway To Recovery: Redefining The Guest Experience
When it is safe to travel again, the airport experience will look very different for passengers. COVID-19 is creating a new normal at PHL with safety measures such as safety shields, masks, and decals indicating where to queue throughout the airport. In this episode of the “Runway to Recovery”...
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Runway To Recovery: Charting A New Path For Air Service
Welcome to this special series, Runway to Recovery. This series focuses on what is happening at Philadelphia International Airport during COVID, and all that is going on behind the scenes as we prepare to welcome back our customers. In this series, Chellie Cameron, CEO of the Philadelphia…
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Inside the $2.4B PHL Capital Development Program with Api Appulingam
PHL is in the midst of a $2.4 billion capital development program to make critical improvements and develop new infrastructure at both PHL and PNE. These airfield and terminal projects, which began in 2012, will improve the customer experience, lay the groundwork for future development and help…
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Staying Healthy at PHL with Megan O’Connell & Kate Sullivan
Trying to stay on top of your New Year's resolutions? Fortunately, it’s never been easier to stick to your goals while traveling through Philadelphia International Airport. In this episode, Chellie talks to Kate Sullivan, PHL Director of Marketing & Branding, along with Megan O'Connell…
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A Chat with Chief Administrative Officer - Soledad Alfaro
When traveling through an airport, passengers are mainly focused on catching a connecting flight or departing and arriving on schedule. What they often don't think about are the many people and departments working behind the scenes to connect the moving pieces that make an airport run smoothly....
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Special B.PHL Episode with Yassmin Gramian, Executive Deputy Secretary at PENNDOT
ICYMI, “Taking Off with Chellie Cameron” was live at the B.PHL festival in October 2019. In this special edition episode, Chellie was joined by Yassmin Gramian, executive deputy secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), to discuss how transportation innovation is…
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A Chat With Leonardo Helicopters Philadelphia CEO Bill Hunt
In this episode, Chellie is joined by Bill Hunt, CEO of Leonardo Helicopters Division, a neighbor of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport. An Industrial Center of Excellence, Philadelphia represents the Helicopter Division’s primary production, sales, customer support, and training presence in the...
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Exceptional Employee: Larnell Woods
PHL and PNE are world-class airports, thanks in large part to our exceptional team. To honor those employees who go above and beyond, we are launching a new podcast series, Exceptional Employees. These episodes will feature Division of Aviation employees who have received peer recognition for…
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The Business Opportunity Forum
Given the size and scope of a major airport like PHL, there are substantial and diverse opportunities for businesses of all sizes. In this episode, Chellie talks to Kathleen Padilla, PHL Deputy Director of Diversity & Inclusion, along with Deatrice Isaac, Deputy of PHL Procurement, about the...
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Boutique Destinations
A newfound emphasis on local, unique experiences is changing the way travelers choose their vacation and leisure destinations. Travelers seeking adventure are searching for authentic, distinctive experiences -- and airlines have answered the demand by increasing their non-stop flights to these...
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Exceptional Employee: Christopher Perry
Joining Chellie in this episode is the 2017 recipient of the Leadership Award, Christopher Perry, PHL Airport Operations Officer. Chris took the lead on the PHL 5K Run on the Runway last August. He showed outstanding leadership skills in coordinating this event. Chris was even working the…
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A Look Inside Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
In this episode, Chellie takes you inside the Northeast Philadelphia Airport – which goes by airport code PNE – with John Brewer, who serves as operations manager. PNE, the sixth busiest airport in Pennsylvania, provides "on call" U.S. Customs, Immigrations and U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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Exceptional Employee: Sheila Trueheart
PHL and PNE are world-class airports, thanks in large part to our exceptional team. To honor those employees who go above and beyond, we are launching a new podcast series, “Exceptional Employees.” These episodes will feature Division of Aviation employees who have been recognized by their peers...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 International Airport
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