STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, launched nonstop service between Taipei Taoyuan International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Jan. 15, marking a milestone that expands the airport’s international connections and is expected to generate significant economic benefits for the region. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, STARLUX Airlines Chief Executive Officer Glenn Chai, airport […]
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PHX Spearheading Integration of Advanced Air Mobility
Over the past year, the City of Phoenix Aviation Department has studied how best to implement the next generation of aviation with the goal of establishing innovative advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies in the city’s airport system. Today, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is releasing a summary of the findings, which is available on skyharbor.com. […]
China Airlines Begins Service from PHX to Taipei
China Airlines began nonstop service last week between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan with a celebration and gathering of dignitaries marking the first nonstop service between Phoenix and Asia. City of Phoenix officials and China Airlines Chairman Kao Shing-Hwang welcomed this historic flight with remarks about the […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Earns Prestigious Level 3 Workforce Development Accreditation
As the largest economic engine in the state of Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport plays a critical role as an employment center for more than 47,000 people from across the Phoenix metro area. To ensure resiliency and accommodate the future needs of the community and travelers, the airport has embraced an extensive workforce development […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Receives 2025 Airports Going Green Award
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was selected by The Airports Going Green Awards℠ Judging Committee as a recipient of the 2025 Airports Going Green Award℠ for the PHX Green Business Partner Program. This award, in the Outstanding Sustainability Program category, represents the airport’s efforts in innovation and leadership in aviation sustainability. The voluntary program encourages, […]
Deer Valley and Goodyear Airports Reach New Sustainability Milestone
The City of Phoenix Aviation Department announced that Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) and Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) have, for the first time, been awarded Level 3 status in the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program for the reporting year 2024. The Level 3 accreditation recognizes DVT and GYR for each of their efforts in gathering […]
ZenaTech Announces the Acquisition of Tucson-based Putt Land Surveying Inc., and Acceleration of Drone as a Service (DaaS) Growth Across Arizona
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced the closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm founded more than 40 years ago, with established clients including the City of Tucson, school districts, and a range of public and private sector clients. This transaction marks the eleventh acquisition for ZenaTech’s DaaS business […]
Grand Canyon National Park Airport Completes Runway Upgrade
Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has completed a $12 million runway rehabilitation that enhances safety and improves operational efficiency. The project resurfaced the airport’s sole runway, reconfigured a key taxiway intersection, refreshed apron markings and updated signage to meet current Federal Aviation Administration standards. Work was completed in […]
ADOT Invests in Local Airports Enhancing Safety and Efficiency Across Arizona
New helicopter landing zones at Superior Municipal Airport mean medevac flights can respond to emergencies without using a high school parking lot. A taxiway added to Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport minimizes delays and reduces fuel consumption. Pilots using Show Low Regional Airport benefit from upgrades to a precision approach indicator and runway end identifier lights. […]
Falcon Field Awarded Federal Grants to Invest in Airport’s Future
The City of Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport has been awarded a series of grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The funding will support design work for key projects that strengthen safety, efficiency and connectivity. Grants include a $363,485 award to design a new Taxiway I and Runway 22L holding […]
