America’s Friendliest Airport® says they are making it even more convenient for travelers to fly nonstop to Europe from Phoenix. American Airlines previously announced last August that it will be offering nonstop service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to London Heathrow Airport beginning March 31 and running through October 26. Today, American Airlines has […]
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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sets Passenger Record
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport achieved a new milestone in 2018, serving a record number of passengers. Just under 45 million travelers passed through America’s Friendliest Airport® last year, surpassing the previous record set in 2015 when just over 44 million passengers were served. The year-end passenger total for Phoenix Sky Harbor was exactly 44,943,686, […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Debuts New Concourse, Shops and Restaurants, Unique Public Art
America’s Friendliest Airport®’s mission is to provide world-class customer service to every customer every day, and to achieve this mission, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has embarked on several capital improvement projects, including the modernization of the John S. McCain III Terminal 3. On January 7, Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams, Cindy McCain, members of the […]
Cutter Family Announces Passing of Patriarch William “Bill” R. Cutter
The Cutter family recently shared the news with the aviation community that William “Bill” R. Cutter passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. The family stated in a release that this is a profound loss for all that knew and loved Bill as the patriarch of his family and the aviation community. A life-long […]
Secretary of the Army visits Yuma Proving Grounds
By Mark Schauer Escorted by YPG Commander Col. Ross Poppenberger, Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark Esper visited the proving ground on November 29, seeing a variety of YPG assets that support six of the Army Futures Command’s Cross Functional Teams building the Army’s future force. His visit was particularly focused on observing a test […]
Mesa Air Group Announces New Vice President of Maintenance
Mesa Air Group, Inc. recently announced Douglas “Doug” Shockey as its Vice President of Maintenance. An A&P mechanic himself, Shockey brings over 30 years of airline experience to Mesa, with more than 25 years in senior airline management roles. Doug has been an important figure in the airline industry for many years, and has held […]
Medical Air Rescue Company Signs for Its First H130 Airbus Helicopter
In keeping with its commitment to provide exceptional patient care, Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) will soon operate its first Airbus helicopter, the versatile single-engine H130, following a signature ceremony at the 2018 Air Medical Transport Conference in Phoenix, AZ. The acquisition is part of a long-term plan by the provider to modernize its fleet […]
American Announces Nonstop Service from Yuma to Dallas Fort Worth
American Airlines announced that it will offer daily nonstop flights from Yuma International Airport, with service to Dallas Fort Worth. The daily nonstop service between Yuma and Dallas Fort Worth will begin March 2019 with an early morning departing flight and early evening return flight. The new route will be served by a CRJ700 with […]
AQST Space Systems Group Opens Manufacturing Operations at Yuma Airport
(Photo above -Â Arnaldo Soto, President and CEO of AQST Space Systems with Gladys Brown, Yuma Airport Director) AQST Space Systems Group, LLC has announced the relocation of their facilities to Arizona with headquarters in Mesa and secured manufacturing in Yuma. Arizona’s statewide network of defense industry assets attracts the aerospace industry with its compatible needs […]
American Airlines Announces Service Between PHX Sky Harbor and London Heathrow
American Airlines has announced that it will offer its first-ever overseas intercontinental flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with service to London Heathrow Airport. The daily nonstop service between Phoenix and London will begin March 31, 2019 and continue through Oct. 26, 2019. The new route will be served by a Boeing 777-200ER and […]
