January 2022

Aviation Business Summit Returning Virtually

The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is hosting a virtual Aviation Business Summit on Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., with a bonus Bidding Bootcamp workshop on Feb. 23 hosted in partnership with the Equal Opportunity Department and the Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors of America.

The two-day event is designed to give interested businesses the opportunity to learn, network, and understand the tools available for doing business with Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports.

Some of the topics covered at this year’s event will include a review of upcoming business opportunities, information on our procurement process, a review of the different certification programs, and training on how to navigate our badging process.

The event will also have opportunities to network and interact virtually with City staff, community partners and businesses partners through virtual exhibitor booths.

Quick Actions by TSA Officers Save Life

Last year, several TSA agents worked together to save the life of a traveler who experienced a medical issue at one of our security checkpoints. Their quick thinking is why the traveler is OK today.

Read more about the heroic efforts of these TSA agents.

Brad Holm Retires

Assistant Aviation Director and General Counsel Brad Holm retired at the end of December. He has been an incredible asset to the City of Phoenix and the Aviation Department, and we wish him well in the next leg of his journey as he departs from Sky Harbor.

If you would like to keep in touch with him, please email bradleyholm@gmail.com.

The Ultimate Kids Travel Guide

If the thought of traveling with kids gives you anxiety, the following kid-friendly travel tips may come in handy.

Business Travelers: Build Your Parking Portfolio with Double Rewards

Frequent travelers know that parking points add up to some excellent rewards. Now, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is giving 20 points for every $1 spent in parking to Loyalty Program members.

Phoenix Airport Museum Presents Exhibition on Local Muralists

Street art moves indoors with the latest Phoenix Airport Museum exhibition, From Studio to Street, featuring artwork by nine artists who have enhanced our City with larger-than-life murals. From desert plant life to Chicano culture to surreal portraits, these artists have brought new life to blank city walls with color, character and local flavor.

Construction Update

Birdwatchers Photo Birdwatcher’s Report

We say it a lot, but we really do have the best sunsets.  What a stunning view of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station and downtown Phoenix.

Photo by Cierra Clement.

Next Airport Job Fair to Be Held Feb. 15

Looking for a job or know someone who is? The next airport job fair will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 12-4 p.m. at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train^® Station. Many airport vendors will be available to meet with prospective employees. More than 900 job opportunities at the airport are available, including positions in aviation support, passenger customer service, facilities, automotive, mobility services, retail, dining, and other industries.

Sky Harbor to Benefit from Bipartisan Infrastructure Package

The Bipartisan Infrastructure package will provide numerous benefits to airports. It will set aside $15 billion over five years for airport infrastructure grants, distributed by formula. Under the formula, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department expects to receive about $40 million in funding per year for five years.

Airport Community Goes Above and Beyond During the Season of Giving

For many years, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has partnered with Herrera School in a number of ways. But we began a more active partnership in 2018, which included airport tours for students and classroom speakers. That year, the school reached out to Sky Harbor Community Relations as they planned their annual Reindeer Run Event. This event gives students the opportunity to earn raffle tickets as they run laps around the school gymnasium. The school raffles off turkeys, hams, and grocery store gift cards for students to bring home to their families. The school asked the Phoenix Aviation Department if we could help promote donations of turkeys, hams, and gift cards for the raffle. The response was excellent. Airport concessions partners and employees came through with dozens of hams and turkeys.