TAKING OFF with PHL

Latest Episodes:

PHL Fire Chief Kamau Bright Feb 28, 2023

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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 International Airport please visit phl.org

Meet Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation’s New CEO Atif Saeed Jan 31, 2023

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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

Exceptional Employee: John Glass Dec 27, 2022

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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 of our Exceptional Employees series recognizing those individuals nominated by their colleagues for exhibiting one or more of the Division of Aviation’s core values.

In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, Delicsha Wilds, speaks with PRIDE Award recipient, John Glass.

To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport and our exceptional employees, please visit phl.org

Exceptional Employee: David Rosenblum Dec 27, 2022

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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 of our Exceptional Employees series recognizing those individuals nominated by their colleagues for exhibiting one or more of the Division of Aviation’s core values.

In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation, Delicsha Wilds, speaks with PRIDE Award recipient, David Rosenblum.

To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport and our exceptional employees, please visit phl.org

What To Expect During The Holiday Travel Season Nov 17, 2022

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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 during this holiday travel season is Kate Sullivan is the Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships at PHL.

To learn more about Philadelphia International Airport please visit phl.org

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION BALLOT MEASURE Oct 19, 2022

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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 create a standalone Department of Aviation. Joining Keith in this episode is PHL’s Director of Government Affairs, Shane Doud. Hear about the positive impact this change would have for passengers, stakeholders, employees, and the region, if the proposed amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter is approved.

Celebrating PRIDE 365 With Philadelphia Gay News Publisher Mark Segal Sep 30, 2022

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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. Joining us for this episode is legendary LGBTQAI Rights Activist and Founder of the Philadelphia Gay News, Mark Segal. Mark has been a member of the PHL Airport Advisory Board since its inception in 2010.

To learn more about Mark and Philadelphia Gay News please visit epgn.com

And to learn more about Philadelphia International Airport please visit phl.org

PHL 5K On the Runway Aug 22, 2022

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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 participants to experience running on an actual runway used by commercial aircraft while supporting local charities.

Joining Keith in this episode is Keesha Lane, PHL & PNE’s Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Outreach, and John Glass, PHL’s Operations Superintendent.

To register or find out more information about the PHL 5K on the Runway, please visit PHL.org/PHL5K

CHELLIE CAMERON PASSES THE HOSTING MIC OF TAKING OFF TO INTERIM CEO KEITH BRUNE Jun 30, 2022

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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 Philadelphia. In this episode, Chellie and Keith take a look down memory lane, reminisce about the evolution of Taking Off, and discuss what’s to come.

To learn more Philadelphia International Airport, please visit phl.org

Celebrating AAPI Month With Khine Zaw AACCGP President and CEO May 31, 2022

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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 Greater Philadelphia’s President and CEO.

To learn more about The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia and Khine, please visit https://asianchamberphila.org/

And to learn more Philadelphia International Airport, please visit https://phl.org/newsroom