By Kim Stevens After experiencing an incredible journey in aviation, Stacy Howard ended an accomplished career recently, stepping down from her role with the National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) as the Western Regional Representative, having worked in that position for more than six years. From her fear of flying at an early age, to crafting […]
Arizona
Phoenix Sky Harbor Celebrates 30 Years of Arizona’s Art & Culture
There is more to see at the airport than people and planes. At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, art at the airport has been a long-standing tradition. The program’s roots began in 1962 when the landmark mural, The Phoenix, was commissioned for the new Terminal 2. As the airport expanded, construction was designed with art […]
Scottsdale Airport Sets Record with One Thousandth U.S. Customs Visitor
The Scottsdale Airport celebrated the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) one thousandth international aircraft to be processed this federal fiscal year on July 8, marking a new record. This is a first for Scottsdale. “Scottsdale Airport has reached an important milestone in private aviation,” says Luz Galarza, CBP, Phoenix area port director. “The one […]
NBAA Thanks Regional Rep. Stacy Howard for Dedicated Service, Welcomes Phillip Derner Jr.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that Stacy Howard, the association’s Western regional representative, will retire on June 15, after six years of service on behalf of NBAA members in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico. Noted aviation analyst and industry veteran Phillip Derner Jr. will succeed Howard as the new Western regional […]
New Scottsdale Arizona Hangar Undergoes Bubble Test
In less than three minutes, a 30,000 sq. ft. hangar was filled with foamy bubbles for a fire foam suppression test to ensure airport users and luxury jets are well protected in the event of a fire. This hangar is one of the two new executive hangars being built at Scottsdale Airport as part of the […]
Flights to Frankfurt Now Departing from Arizona’s PHX Sky Harbor International Airport
America’s Friendliest Airport® welcomed its newest airline, Condor Airlines, to Arizona today. Phoenix, Mayor Greg Stanton and local leaders gathered at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to greet the first arriving flight and celebrate the start of service to Frankfurt, Germany. Condor Airlines, part of the Thomas Cook Group, will operate the route between Phoenix […]
WingSpan Aviation to Break Ground at Chandler Airport
A new era of aviation service will take flight May 22 as WingSpan breaks ground at Chandler Municipal Airport. WingSpan Aviation Center—Chandler, offers high-end, customized hangar and office space in the heart of the East Valley’s flying community. It is the first product of its kind offered at the airport. As the aviation industry moves […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Kicks off New Tour Program
Already feeling stressed about what activities you can do with your kids for summer break? Getting ready for a trip and want to familiarize yourself with the Airport? Or, have you been hearing about Phoenix Sky Harbor’s improvements in the news and just want to check it out yourself? Just in time for summer break, […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Sets All Time Passenger Record
America’s Friendliest Airport® set a new single-month record in March, with nearly 4.4 million passengers traveling through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Passenger numbers in March 2018 were 2.3 percent higher than March 2017, and 1.9 percent higher than March 2016, which set the previous record. In the first quarter of calendar year 2018, the […]
Bombardier Wins Contract to Extend People Mover System in Phoenix
Bombardier Transportation announced recently that it has been awarded a contract by the City of Phoenix for an extension to the PHX Sky Train® automated people mover (APM) system at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The agreement represents Stage 2 of the system and covers a 2.5-mile extension to the airport’s rental car center, two […]
