An aviation leader with more than 15 years of experience in airport operations has been named the newest Assistant Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Sarah Demory, A.A.E., the current Airport Deputy Director for Operations and Security at the Boise, Idaho Airport, will join the City of Phoenix Aviation Department executive team as […]
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Charlene Reynolds Named Assistant Aviation Director at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Charlene Reynolds, who most recently served as Deputy Aviation Director – Contracts and Services for the City of Phoenix, has been promoted to Assistant Aviation Director. Reynolds has held supervisory and management positions in several City of Phoenix departments. Prior to her current position in the Aviation Department, Reynolds was Deputy Street Transportation Director overseeing […]
ACC Report Looks at Future Trends & Opportunities at U.S. Airports
The Airport Consultants Council (ACC) has released Development at U.S. Airports: A Summary Look at Future Trends and Opportunities, a report providing key trends and types of projects that airports across the U.S. will be undertaking in the next five years. The summary provides a high-level overview of airport development trends. Based on research of […]
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Announces New Deputy Director
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport recently announced the hiring of Scott Brownlee as its new Deputy Director. Mr. Brownlee was selected from among seventy-five candidates during a national search. He brings nearly three decades of commercial service and general aviation airport management experience to Arizona. “Scott Brownlee is an experienced and well-rounded aviation professional,” said J. Brian O’Neill, […]
Fort Worth Holds Ribbon Cutting for Meacham Terminal Building
Fort Worth, Texas has invested in the future of Meacham Airport by building one of the finest general aviation facilities in the Southwest. City officials recently cut the ribbon on the new Meacham Airport Administration Building. “The completion of this building marks a significant moment in the history of Meacham Airport and for aviation in […]
Yuma Arizona Airport Honors past Military Hero’s
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Yuma County Airport Authority (YCAA) has compiled a collection of aviation related memories over the decades to share with the community as a monthly publication. In November 2010, Major Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s son donated some of his belongings in and decided they should go to where he felt […]
Doors Opening Soon for Phase One at Sky Harbor’s Terminal 3
The first phase of the Terminal 3 Modernization Program at Arizona’s Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is nearing completion and will open its doors to the public later this year. The phased Terminal Modernization Program will greatly improve the passenger experience and create a world-class facility for airport visitors. The key design strategies for […]
$6.5 Million Announced for 17 New Mexico Airports
More than $6.5 million for maintenance and construction projects at 17 New Mexico airports was announced recently. The funding was awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration, and will fund runway rehabilitations, fencing construction and other safety improvements at airports across the state. Airports receiving funding include: Albuquerque International Sunport: – $100,000 for the design to […]
Investments Benefit Wisconsin’s Airport System
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Airport Improvement Program combines federal, state and local resources to help fund improvements to over 98 public-use airports throughout the state primarily owned by counties, cities, towns and villages. Improvements may include runway construction and reconstruction, land acquisition, navigational aids and lighting. Wisconsin’s airport system plays a key role […]
New Retail Shops Coming to Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Busiest Terminal
America’s Friendliest Airport® is about to get even more friendly with a variety of new retail offerings in its busiest terminal. Phoenix City Council approved the first phase of new retail contracts in Terminal 4, which will bring two spa locations, several tech stores, and an assortment of the local, regional and national products customers […]