The new Boeing 787 jetliner touched down at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona late Friday afternoon for a weekend visit to allow Boeing and Honeywell Aerospace employees the chance to see the fruit of their labors. Innovative systems are at the heart of the aircraft’s advanced technologies and Honeywell Aerospace employees developed and […]
Arizona
FAA Makes Plans to Open New Phoenix ADO
Word out of the FAA’s Western Pacific Region office is that the FAA is planning to establish a new Airports District Office (ADO) in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Initially, according to an FAA spokesperson, the office will provide funding, planning, and technical support to airports throughout the State of Arizona. The FAA expects to open […]
Able Engineering Breaks Ground for MRO at Arizona’s Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week for what will be the largest facility and private employer to-date at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona. The City of Mesa and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority recently reached agreement with Able Engineering to operate the facility as an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business. Mayor Scott […]
Arizona Aviation Journal Posts Latest Online Edition
The January/February issue of the Arizona Aviation Journal is now available for viewing online at www.azaviationjournal.com. Publisher, Kim Stevens, said the issue is one of the best yet. The issue includes coverage of Arizona’s 7th Annual ‘Aviation Day at the Capitol’, and a focus on Yuma International Airport. The publication is beginning its second year […]
Sky Harbor Names New Community Development, Government Relations Chief
Marchelle Franklin has been named Deputy Aviation Director for Community Development and Government Relations for Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, AZ. Franklin, whose experience includes more than 20 years of public- and private-sector leadership roles, will oversee legislative efforts and be the primary liaison to the Mayor’s Office and City Council. Franklin will […]
Cutter Aviation Completes STC for Aircell In-Flight WiFi System on Beechjet 400A / Hawker 400XP
PHOENIX, AZ. — Cutter Aviation is proud to announce the completion of the first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for in-flight, high-speed wireless connectivity for the Beechjet 400A and Hawker 400XP family for Aircell Gogo Biz in-flight broadband. Cutter Aviation avionics engineers in Phoenix, AZ developed the STC in partnership with Aircell, a leader in in-flight […]
Arizona Aviation Journal Posts November Issue
The latest issue of the Arizona Aviation Journal has been posted. Articles in this issue include the return of the Scottsdale Air Fair, absent since 2000, AAAE’s National Airports Conference in Tucson, Wright Flight, ASAG’s Annual Aviation Safety Awards Banquet, Copperstate Fly-In and the Arizona Airports Association’s annual Fall Conference. This is the largest issue to […]
Air Force One Pilot Gives Keynote at AZ Aviation Safety Awards Banquet
Colonel (ret.) Mark W. Tillman, the Nation’s 12th pilot and commander of Air Force One, was the keynote speaker at the 39th Annual Arizona Aviation Safety Awards Banquet, held Saturday, November 5th in Phoenix. Tillman, (shown at right) was at the controls during numerous prominent national events, most notably, on September 11, 2001 as well […]
Cutter Aviation to Accept and Deliver First KODIAK in December
Cutter Aviation will be accepting and delivering the first Quest KODIAK for the Southwestern U.S. dealer territory from Quest Aircraft Company in December 2011. Cutter Aviation Aircraft Sales was announced as the Authorized New Aircraft Dealer for Quest KODIAK for the Southwest U.S. in August 2011 at EAA AirVenture by Quest Aircraft Company. Cutter Aviation […]
Skydive Arizona Hosts USPA Nationals in Eloy
The 2011 U.S. National Skydiving Championships are taking place now at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. America’s top skydivers are competing for medals and the chance to represent the U.S. at prestigious international competitions around the world. Nationals isn’t just for hard-core competitors—everyday jumpers have come together to share their unique camaraderie, rub elbows with the […]
