ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm founded more than 40 years ago, with established clients including the City of Tucson, school districts, and a range of public and private sector clients. This transaction marks the eleventh acquisition for ZenaTech’s DaaS business […]
Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park Airport Completes Runway Upgrade
Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has completed a $12 million runway rehabilitation that enhances safety and improves operational efficiency. The project resurfaced the airport’s sole runway, reconfigured a key taxiway intersection, refreshed apron markings and updated signage to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. Work was completed in […]
ADOT Invests in Local Airports Enhancing Safety and Efficiency Across Arizona
New helicopter landing zones at Superior Municipal Airport mean medevac flights can respond to emergencies without using a high school parking lot. A taxiway added to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport minimizes delays and reduces fuel consumption. Pilots using Show Low Regional Airport benefit from upgrades to a precision approach indicator and runway end identifier lights. […]
Falcon Field Awarded Federal Grants to Invest in Airport’s Future
The City of Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport has been awarded a series of grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The funding will support design work for key projects that strengthen safety, efficiency and connectivity. Grants include a $363,485 award to design a new Taxiway I and Runway 22L holding […]
Legacy Flight Training Celebrates 15 Years in Vero Beach and 10 Years in Scottsdale
Legacy Flight Training marks two major milestones in 2025: 15 years of operations at its headquarters at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida (KVRB), and 10 years at its Scottsdale, Arizona (KSDL) training center. The anniversaries highlight the company’s role as the trusted provider of professional, standardized training for Piper PA-46 pilots worldwide. From the […]
Thrust Flight Launches Phoenix Flight School Amid Soaring Demand for Airline Pilots
Thrust Flight has officially opened its newest flight school at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, responding to a surge in demand for professional pilots across the Southwest. Marking its fourth location and first outside of Texas, Thrust Flight is expanding its proven model of accelerated, professional pilot training into one of the most aviation-friendly […]
FlightSafety Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center in Mesa
FlightSafety International announced the expansion of its operations in Arizona with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa. This expansion is part of FlightSafety’s broader growth strategy, building on the company’s long-standing presence in the state through its Tucson Learning Center, and adds to its growing network of flagship training centers across […]
PHX Names Daver Malik Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Development Officer
After a nationwide search, Assistant Chief Information Officer Daver Malik has been named Assistant Aviation Director (Chief Development Officer) for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. In this role, Daver will oversee the Design & Construction Services, Planning & Environmental, and Technology divisions. With more than 20 years of experience in aviation spanning large hub […]
STARLUX Airlines Announced as Phoenix’s First Nonstop Flight to Asia
Mayor Kate Gallego announced that STARLUX Airlines intends to begin new nonstop flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport. The service, pending final government approvals, would begin early next year, with three to four flights a week. This is the first nonstop air service to Asia for Phoenix and Arizona. Gallego […]
Sedona Airport honored as 2025 ADOT Airport of the Year
Community engagement, a focus on safety and sustainability, and upgrading a system providing weather conditions helped make Sedona Airport the state’s Airport of the Year for 2025. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Group noted General Manager Ed Rose’s efforts to keep the community informed about the airport’s value to safety and the area’s economy. […]


