Expansion plans for Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are focusing on transforming the passenger experience and improving operational efficiency. A new design will incorporate technology to improve passenger flow and reduce congestion to the existing exit lanes, a priority for the airport in response to continued growth. “Expanding our TSA Security Screening Checkpoint and adding a […]
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Phoenix Welcomes New Air Canada Service to Montreal, Quebec
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton joined nearly a dozen other Mayors, city and tribal leaders from Arizona to celebrate the launch of new air service to Montreal, Quebec, Canada today. Air Canada Rouge will operate the new route between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from Feb. 22 to May 28, […]
Modernized Terminal 3 at Arizona’s Phoenix Sky Harbor Will Offer Award-Winning Shops and Restaurants
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is known for its award-winning dining options and local stores in its busiest terminal, Terminal 4. Now, Terminal 3 will also be getting some new and delicious dining options as well as exciting shopping choices. With the modernization of Terminal 3, America’s Friendliest Airport® will add local dining options as […]
Public Invited to Comment on Arizona State Aviation System Plan Update
As the Arizona Department of Transportation continues the State Aviation System Plan Update, members of the public are invited to provide input that could help shape the future of the state’s aviation system. The purpose of the plan update is to evaluate the current and future performance of Arizona’s 67 publicly owned, public-use airports. This […]
Jim Bennett to Be Honored with AAAE Distinguished Service Award
James E. Bennett, A.A.E., Director of Aviation Services for the City of Phoenix, operator of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, will receive the American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to airport executives in honor of an exemplary career and contributions to the airport industry. “Jim is an invaluable colleague who […]
DOG IS MY COPILOT TRANSPORTS THEIR 8,000th PASSENGER
Dog Is My CoPilot (DIMC) flew their 8,000th passenger along with over 50 other dogs from Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) in Arizona to shelters in Montana. Shelters like MCACC are overflowing with animals and not enough adopters so transporting them gives them a chance at finding their forever home through organizations that […]
Yuma International Receives Federal and State Grants to Rehabilitate Taxiway
Yuma International Airport has received a $4,469,265 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration and a $219,389 grant from the Arizona Department of Transportation to design and construct improvements necessary to rehabilitate Taxiway H1. This project is highly anticipated and is part of the Airport’s Capital Improvement Program. “Yuma International Airport appreciates the Federal and State […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Once Again Receives High Bond Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service assigned an Aa3 rating to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s senior lien bonds and affirmed the Airport’s outstanding senior (Aa3) and junior (A1) liens. Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) also assigned its ‘AA-’ rating on the Airport’s senior lien, affirmed its ‘AA-’ rating on outstanding senior lien bonds, and affirmed its […]
Six Arizona Aviation Organizations Speak Out Against Air Traffic Control Privatization
Six leading Arizona aviation groups recently joined with many others nationwide to oppose H.R. 2997, a Bill that would privatize our air traffic control system, putting it in the hands of a private board dominated by commercial airline and private interests. The Arizona Business Aviation Association, Arizona Flight Training Workgroup, Arizona Pilots Association, Aviation Safety […]
COPPERSTATE Fly-In Set for October at Falcon Field, Mesa, AZ
The 45th Annual COPPERSTATE Fly-In and Education Expo will be held October 27 and 28, 2017 at the Falcon Field Airport located at McKellips and Greenfield in Mesa, AZ. Gates open at 8:00am both days and close at 5:00pm on Friday and 4:00pm on Saturday. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for both days […]




