AirFleet Capital Inc., a company focused solely on aircraft financing, is the newest Verified Products and Services member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA). A national leader in aircraft financing, AirFleet Capital becomes the 62nd aircraft transaction support company to be verified by IADA’s rigorous acceptance process, ensuring adherence to strong ethical business practices. […]
Arizona
City of Phoenix Aviation Department Recognized for Its Commitment to Clean
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department has announced that it has been recognized in the GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation Program. Phoenix Sky Harbor, Phoenix Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear airports have all received this accreditation. “Since the pandemic started, the world has come to realize the significance and importance of proper cleaning and disinfection to […]
Former LAX Chief Experience Officer Joins PSM Squared as VP of Development
PSM Squared, Inc. (PSM²) announced that former Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Chief Experience Officer Barbara Yamamoto has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development. Retiring in September 2020 after 33 years of service with the City of Los Angeles, Yamamoto will bring her expertise in guest experience, employee engagement, communications, and culture […]
Mesa Air Group Eyes International Growth
Mesa Air Group, Inc. announced it has entered into a conditional agreement with Gramercy Associates Ltd. based in London, England to develop a European based joint venture. The joint venture will apply for a new Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) in the European Union using CRJ-900 aircraft with the goal of introducing a Capacity Purchase Agreement […]
Mesa Air Group Announces New Senior Vice President of Finance
Mesa Air Group, Inc. named Torque Zubeck as its new Senior Vice President of Finance. Zubeck brings 20 years of industry experience and will help oversee the company’s financials and report directly to President and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Lotz. “We are excited to welcome Torque to Mesa,” said Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and Chief Executive […]
Top Aces Welcomes First F-16s to Mesa, AZ
Top Aces Corp. has announced the arrival of its first batch of F-16 fighters to the company’s F-16 Center of Excellence in Mesa, Arizona. Under the U.S. Air Force IDIQ contract, Top Aces will begin providing its unmatched adversary training for the USAF, U.S. Navy and DoD in 2021. Top Aces is the first commercial […]
City of Phoenix Selects Chad Makovsky as Next Director of Aviation Services
Chad Makovsky has been named the next Director of Aviation Services for the city of Phoenix, concluding a competitive, nationwide hiring process. Aviation Services in Phoenix includes executive leadership of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT), and Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR). Chad MakovskyChad has served as Executive Vice President – […]
Scottsdale Airport and Airpark Under Construction
An adage goes, “If there isn’t construction happening on an airport, then something is not right.” True to the saying, Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, AZ, is adding footing as one of the top business aviation facilities in the nation with a groundswell of construction projects boasting direct construction costs of more than $92 million. City […]
Mesa Air Group Enters Into a $200 Million Secured Loan Facility Under CARES Act
Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) today announced that it has entered into a five-year Loan and Guarantee Agreement on October 30, 2020, with the U.S. Treasury Department which provides Mesa Airlines with a secured term loan facility to borrow up to $200 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). […]
Southwest Airlines Launches First International Service from Phoenix
Travelers at America’s Friendliest Airport® now have new flight options to Mexico as Southwest Airlines launched its nonstop, inaugural service from Phoenix to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta today, making Phoenix Southwest’s newest international gateway. “Southwest Airlines is an important community partner,” said Chair of the Transportation, Infrastructure and Innovation Subcommittee Thelda Williams. “We […]
