Legacy Flight Training marks two major milestones in 2025: 15 years of operations at its headquarters at Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida (KVRB), and 10 years at its Scottsdale, Arizona (KSDL) training center. The anniversaries highlight the company’s role as the trusted provider of professional, standardized training for Piper PA-46 pilots worldwide. From the […]
Arizona
Thrust Flight Launches Phoenix Flight School Amid Soaring Demand for Airline Pilots
Thrust Flight has officially opened its newest flight school at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona, responding to a surge in demand for professional pilots across the Southwest. Marking its fourth location and first outside of Texas, Thrust Flight is expanding its proven model of accelerated, professional pilot training into one of the most aviation-friendly […]
FlightSafety Expands Arizona Presence with New 100,000-Square-Foot Learning Center in Mesa
FlightSafety International announced the expansion of its operations in Arizona with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa. This expansion is part of FlightSafety’s broader growth strategy, building on the company’s long-standing presence in the state through its Tucson Learning Center, and adds to its growing network of flagship training centers across […]
PHX Names Daver Malik Assistant Aviation Director/Chief Development Officer
After a nationwide search, Assistant Chief Information Officer Daver Malik has been named Assistant Aviation Director (Chief Development Officer) for the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. In this role, Daver will oversee the Design & Construction Services, Planning & Environmental, and Technology divisions. With more than 20 years of experience in aviation spanning large hub […]
STARLUX Airlines Announced as Phoenix’s First Nonstop Flight to Asia
Mayor Kate Gallego announced that STARLUX Airlines intends to begin new nonstop flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Taipei’s Taoyuan Airport. The service, pending final government approvals, would begin early next year, with three to four flights a week. This is the first nonstop air service to Asia for Phoenix and Arizona. Gallego […]
Sedona Airport honored as 2025 ADOT Airport of the Year
Community engagement, a focus on safety and sustainability, and upgrading a system providing weather conditions helped make Sedona Airport the state’s Airport of the Year for 2025. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Group noted General Manager Ed Rose’s efforts to keep the community informed about the airport’s value to safety and the area’s economy. […]
AzAA Recognizes Coffman’s Matt Quick with Award of Excellence
The Arizona Airports Association presented Matt Quick with the Corporate Member of the Year Award at its annual spring conference held in Pinetop-Lakeside at the end of April. Quick, who currently serves as Vice President and Principal with Coffman Associates, has made lasting positive impacts on airports in Arizona and within the organization. Quick has […]
Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves Honored by Arizona Airports Association
Ryan Reeves, Airport Manager of Chandler Municipal Airport, has been named the 2025 Airport Executive of the Year by the Arizona Airports Association (AzAA). In addition to this prestigious honor, Reeves also was selected as the recipient of the AzAA’s 2025 President’s Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership and service to Arizona’s aviation community. “These awards […]
Gary Mascaro Retiring from Scottsdale Airport
After more than 26 incredible years in the aviation industry – including 15 years dedicated to Scottsdale Airport – Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro is retiring. With Gary’s leadership, Scottsdale Airport has flourished, experiencing significant growth and national recognition as one of the premier general aviation airports in the country. His collaborative approach, strategic foresight, […]
Sedona Airport to Celebrate Being Named ADOT’s Airport of the Year
The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority issued an invitation to the community to join them in celebrating Sedona Airport, being named the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) Arizona Airport of the Year. The Authority noted that there have been significant changes over the past few years and achieving the award is both humbling and an honor. […]
