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August 2025

90th Anniversary Employee Spotlight: Zeino D.

For 22 years, Zeino D. has played a key role in keeping Phoenix Sky Harbor clean, welcoming and running smoothly. As an Aviation Supervisor II in Facilities and Services, he oversees the city’s custodial team and supports six contracted service providers. He has also spent two decades on the Connect AVN Employee Committee helping organize events that build morale and celebrate staff.

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90 Years at PHX: 1980s

As part of our year-long 90th anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at the previous decades in our history. The end of the Cold War. MTV. Madonna. The Rubik’s Cube. Video Games. Big Hair. The 1980s featured many notable icons and trends. It also came with more change. In fact, the late 1970s brought changes to Phoenix Sky Harbor with the opening of the new Terminal 3.

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90th Anniversary Dance Party Recap

On July 29, Phoenix Sky Harbor brought out the big dogs to help celebrate the airport’s 90th anniversary.

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Navigator Focus – Toshiko Suzuki

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Navigator Program, and we’re excited to feature some of our longest-serving Navigators who play a big role in making us America’s Friendliest Airport®. Toshiko Suzuki has volunteered at PHX since January 2010, helping guide passengers at the airport for more than 3,000 hours.

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Giving to Kids the Business Model for Giving Bracelets

It’s not unusual for business owners to dream of making great profits from their services. For Giving Bracelets, a locally owned and operated jewelry making business, they dream of giving away part of their profits.

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Aviation Department Earns Top Award for Financial Reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has awarded the city of Phoenix Aviation Department the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its fiscal 2024 financial report. The certificate is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

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National Aviation Day Celebrated at Phoenix Airports

Aug. 19 marked National Aviation Day, a tribute to the Wright brothers’ legacy and a celebration of aviation’s ability to connect people, inspire innovation, and keep the world moving. Here in Arizona, the Phoenix Airport System plays a vital role in keeping that spirit alive. The system’s collective impact reaches $44.3 billion annually, supporting nearly 245,000 jobs across the region.

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2025 Best Phoenix Sky Harbor Eats

Our partner restaurants at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport continue to earn recognition from travelers, culinary critics, and both local and national media for offering delicious food that elevates the passenger experience.

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New Service from PHX

Flights to new locations from Phoenix have been announced for destinations both within the U.S. and overseas.

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Airport Executive Earns Prestigious Accreditation

Congratulations to Matthew Heil, A.A.E., Deputy Aviation Director of Strategy, Policy and Administration for the Aviation Department, who successfully attained the coveted Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation.

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Phoenix Airport Museum Artist Spotlight: Ron Gasowski

The Phoenix Airport Museum recently placed a new colorful ceramic sculpture on display by artist Ron Gasowski (1941 – 2023), titled I’ll Bet John Wayne Never Met a Minotaur.

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Aviation Employee Adds Volunteer Hours

The Aviation Department provides employees the opportunity to volunteer at exciting events to get involved, learn more about the department, and contribute to our community outreach efforts.

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Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop Returns

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hosted its award-winning Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop on July 16, continuing the airport’s commitment to assisting passengers with dementia and their caregivers in navigating the airport experience.

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History, Nature and Sunshine Await Visitors to Fort Myers

American Airlines recently announced daily seasonal service between Phoenix and Fort Myers, Florida from Nov. 20 to Dec. 3 and from Dec. 18 to Jan. 6. Visiting Fort Myers between November and January is ideal for travelers seeking beaches, nature, and history without the busy summer crowds.

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Counting Down to the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four

Phoenix Sky Harbor hosted the unveiling of the countdown clock for next spring’s NCAA Women’s Final Four Aug. 19.

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PHX Celebrates Disability Independence Day

Disability Independence Day, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 and celebrates accessibility, resilience and freedom of movement.

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Key Support Structures Now in Place for Taxiway U Project

Crews have successfully installed all the piers (bridge supports) for the taxiway bridge that will span over eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard. This is a major construction milestone for the Taxiway Uniform project, also referred to as Taxiway U. With the piers in place, crews started setting the bridge girders on top of them. These girders will form the main structural support for the taxiway bridge.

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World-Class Spirits at PHX

Two Phoenix Sky Harbor restaurants are part of a new program in 20 airports across the country aimed at bringing travelers the world’s finest spirits. Barrio Café and Cowboy Ciao, both in Terminal 4, have the new spirits menu from HMSHost. It’s called the Connoisseur’s Collection.

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Job Fair

The Aug. 5 Aviation Job Fair attracted a record 620 attendees. Phoenix Sky Harbor business partners interviewed 312 people and hired 29 new employees on the spot at the job fair. Next month’s Aviation Job Fair is on Sept. 2. More information at skyharbor.com/jobs.

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FLY Award

An airport employee jumped into action to help a VIP retrieve an identification document, earning kudos from city leaders.

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Birdwatcher’s Report

Check out these awesome captures from photographer @_rohitjoshi_ on Instagram. They feature stunning views of aircraft activity at the airport as well as our control tower and the PHX Sky Train®. Thank you for sharing these with us!

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