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May 2025

90th Anniversary Employee Spotlight: Lea C. – Making the Airport a Family Business

Lea C. has spent more than two decades with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department, helping travelers start and end their journey on the right foot. As Aviation Superintendent, she leads the Parking and Rental Car Center operation, a vital component to ensuring a smooth airport experience.

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90 Years at PHX: 1960s

As part of our year-long 90th anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at the previous decades in our history. The 1930s saw Phoenix grow and the city of Phoenix acquire Sky Harbor Airport in 1935. The year 1940 marked a period of change in Phoenix as the city began to shift from a farming mecca to more industrial. This was due to World War II.

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Dispatchers Given Appreciation Week

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department recognized its dispatchers as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (also known as Dispatcher Appreciation Week) the week of April 14. These individuals are a vital part of the Aviation Department team, serving as the voices behind the scenes and often the first point of contact in emergencies. Thank you, dispatchers!

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Sustainability Begins with Earth Day at PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport hosted its annual Earth Day Celebration on Tuesday, April 22. The event included fun activities throughout the airport.

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Safety the Theme at Employee EXPO

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport held an Aviation Safety Expo on April 17 for the airport community and its employees to encourage safe practices.

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Small Business, Big Heart – Vera Vara

Pop-up shops are popular with small businesses, mobile eateries and other entrepreneurs who want to create a unique shopping experience amidst a traditional brick-and-mortar setting. Phoenix Sky Harbor is featuring local business owners in limited pop-up shops, and visitors to the airport can reap the rewards.

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Air France Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary, Increases Service

Air France inaugurated nonstop service between PHX and Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris in May 2024 with service three times a week, and now we’re celebrating even more than a one-year anniversary.

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Outreach Events Scheduled for Business at the Airport

Interested parties are encouraged to attend the Business Information Meeting to learn about the scope of the RCS opportunity and ask any questions you have on the process.

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Airport Restaurants Show Strong in Newsweek Contest

We are very proud of our HMSHost partner restaurants for dominating the Newsweek 2025 Readers Choice Awards for Best Full-Service Airport Restaurants!

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Two Navigators Honored with an Impact Volunteer Award

A special congratulations goes out to two of our Navigator Volunteers who were recently honored as recipients of the 2025 City of Phoenix Impact Volunteer Awards.

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Sustainable EV Charging Comes to PHX

You may have seen these large, futuristic looking devices in some Phoenix Sky Harbor parking areas. Wondering what they are? They provide charging for the aviation fleet vehicles. These EV ARCs™ make and store electricity to deliver clean, renewable energy to the airport’s electric vehicles. It’s one of the many ways PHX is focused on being future friendly. Learn more about Phoenix Sky Harbor’s sustainability programs.

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Employees Sought at PHX Job Fair

Employees Sought at PHX Job Fair

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Garrett Popcorn Opens in Terminal 4

World-famous snack brand Garrett Popcorn Shops celebrated the grand opening of its first Arizona location at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on April 23. Dignitaries held a ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a reception at PHX FLT Club Coffee Food and Wine, where fans received a complimentary sample bag of Garrett Mix.

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Heard Museum Joins Culture Corner

Navajo artist and architect Calandra Cook was on hand in April for a demonstration and discussion at the Culture Corner in Terminal 3. Visitors could also try their hand at weaving on a community loom and make their own keepsakes.

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Aviation Employees to Win Excellence Awards

The Aviation Department is proud to announce two employees were named to receive some prestigious City of Phoenix awards.

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A Cool, Summer Escape

Looking to escape the summer heat? How about a trip to San Diego or Carlsbad? Earlier this year, American Airlines launched nonstop flights from Phoenix to Carlsbad, California. Carlsbad offers an array of activities for travelers.

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PHX Wraps Up Volunteer Appreciation Week

Volunteer Appreciation Week ran from May 1-7 with festivities that celebrated the volunteer Navigators, Navigator Buddies, Teen Navigators and Navigator Chaplains.

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Employee Nabs FLY Award for Consistent Work

A steady presence is sometimes what’s best for visitors to a busy place like Phoenix Sky Harbor. Luckily, we have one of those, according to one passenger.

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Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop

Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop

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Birdwatcher’s Report

A photo of this Antonov Airlines UR-82007 aircraft was taken by plane spotter @lexviation on Instagram at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on May 3, 2025.

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