Maverick Helicopters is celebrating National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with an exclusive offer for all aviation employees. Active employees including pilots, flight attendants, airport employees, and others can enjoy 20% off on many helicopter experiences when they book from Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Tuesday, Aug. 31, valid in Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii. “We […]
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Mesa to Invest in Heart Aerospace and Orders 100 All-Electric Aircraft
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced that it has made an investment in electric aircraft company, Heart Aerospace (“Heart”), a company that plans to be the first to produce the world’s first electric nineteen-seat ES-19 aircraft, alongside Breakthrough Energy Ventures and United Airlines Ventures. Subject to certain terms, Mesa also plans to add 100 ES-19 aircraft […]
Scottsdale Airport Receives $11 Million Federal Grant for Runway Rehabilitation – Project Starts July 6
Scottsdale Airport has officially received an $11 million federal grant from the FAA to rehabilitate its runway. This is the largest federal grant ever received by the airport and will cover the expenses to ensure the airport’s infrastructure is maintained in excellent condition and best serve all aircraft customers. “This federal grant supports Scottsdale Airport […]
Pam Keidel-Adams Recognized for Leadership in Aviation
Pam Keidel-Adams, National Aviation Practice Leader for Kimley-Horn, was recognized in TRNews by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) for more than 30 years of leadership in aviation. Ms. Keidel-Adams’ aviation planning experience spans more than 30 years, progressing to a national leadership role and achieving industry recognition for her contributions to the aviation planning field. […]
B2Gnow Completes Acquisition of Panther International, Expanding Footprint in Transportation Sector
B2Gnow the national leader in supplier diversity and diversity contract compliance software, recently completed the acquisition of Panther International, the leading provider of public sector grant management and compliance software. B2Gnow is a portfolio company of Polaris Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. No financial terms were disclosed. B2Gnow and Panther International provide software platforms […]
Bruce Goetz Promoted to TAA Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer
Bruce Goetz, A.A.E., I.A.P. has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). “As the TAA focuses on functional realignment to deliver the Strategic Plan, it is important to have the right talent in the right role” said Danette Bewley, President and CEO of […]
Say Aloha to Hawaii with New Southwest Flights
Travelers will soon have more options to get to Hawaii as Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to four destinations in Hawaii. Beginning June 27, Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop service to Honolulu, Oahu twice a day. Also beginning June 27, Southwest will offer daily nonstop service to Kahului, […]
Yuma International Airport named Arizona’s Airport of the Year
The Arizona Department of Transportation announced Yuma International Airport as the 2021 Arizona Airport of the Year during the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) annual Spring conference recently. During the virtual awards banquet, ADOT’s Aeronautics Group selected Yuma International Airport based on its accomplishments in the areas of community relations, airport management, airport maintenance activities and […]
AzAA Names Recipients of 2021 Awards of Excellence
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) awarded its Airport Executive of the Year, Corporate Member of the Year, and announced the President’s Award at its Spring General Membership Meeting. Corinne Nystrom received the 2021 Airport Executive of the Year Award, Mark Koester received the 2021 Corporate Member of the Year Award, and Mike Smejkal received the […]
Airports Council Announces New Industry Leaders
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) has announced the election of new leaders across the organization. Danette Bewley, President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority was elected to the ACI-NA Board of Directors. Jesus Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports for the San Antonio Airport System, was elected to the ACI-NA U.S. Policy Council. […]
