Arizona’s local and state government officials, as well as the Arizona congressional delegation, are delighted with today’s decision that the Air Force has selected Luke Air Force Base as the preferred location for the new F-35 Pilot Training Center. With today’s decision by the Air Force, Luke is poised to transition from its current F-16 […]
Arizona
ADOT Reports “Good News” – Only $4.5 Million Transferred from State Aviation Fund
Although dollars from the state’s aviation fund will continue to be used for non-aeronautical purposes, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) reported as good news that $2 million less was transferred out to help meet deficit woes. The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) reported recently that they received a response to a letter they sent […]
Thanks Dad!
by Andrew Stevens I found my love for aviation when I was young because I was lucky enough to grow up around it. I thank my Dad for sharing his love for flying and all of aviation, because now I share this love also. One of the coolest things that I remember as a child […]
AzAA Objects to ADOT Pending Sweep of 6.5 Million from Aviation Fund
In a recent letter to John Halikowski, Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation, (ADOT), Casey Denny, (pictured) President of the Arizona Airports Association, (AzAA), objected to a planned sweep of $6.5 million from the state’s aviation fund. In his letter dated June 1, 2010, Casey noted that the Arizona State Legislature directed the sweep […]
Ryan Airfield Tower Marks Two Million Operations Error Free
Ryan Airfield near Tucson, Arizona celebrated over two million operations error free last month. Ryan Airfield is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower Program (CTP). At Ryan the FAA contracts with Serco Management Services, Inc. to manage the operation, which is overseen by Air Traffic Manager Gloria Calhoun. The Ryan Airfield […]
P-51 World War II Fighter Added to the Pima Air & Space Museum
A North American P-51 Mustang will go on display at the Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road, starting this Friday, June 4, inside Hangar 4. The airplane, considered the best American fighter of World War II, used a Rolls Royce Merlin engine. It was originally developed for the British Royal Air Force […]
Arizona Aerospace Foundation Adds Three to the Aviation Hall of Fame
The Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame has named three new inductees. The aviation pioneers were recognized at the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame’s 21st Annual Induction Ceremony held April 17 at the Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia in Tucson, Arizona. The new members of the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame, located inside […]
Sikorsky Guest Speaker at APA Annual Meeting
Sergei Sikorsky was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the Arizona Pilots Association held Saturday at Chandler Aviation located on the Chandler Municipal Airport. Sikorsky’s talk focused on the many contributions his father, Igor Sikorsky made to the aviation industry. Sikorsky is shown with Nancy Benscoter, President of the Arizona Pilots Association. The […]
Southwest Airlines Adds Second Nonstop from Tucson to Denver August 15
Southwest Airlines has announced it will add a second daily nonstop flight from Tucson to Denver on August 15, 2010. Both flights are on board Boeing 737 aircraft. Monday through Fridays, the flights: Depart TIA at 6:10 a.m. arrive in Denver 9:05 a.m. Depart TIA at 3:35 p.m. arrive in Denver 6:20 […]
AzAA Announces 2010 Airport Executive of the Year
The Arizona Airports Association is proud to announce that it has named Ms. Brenda Chastain, Director of Corporate Administration at Kingman Airport Authority, 2010 Airport Executive of the Year. The award recognizes an individual who has a broad and deep knowledge of aviation, has made proven contributions to airport facilities, is well respected within the […]
