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 […]
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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 […]
Airports association names new president
Casey Denny, Deputy Director, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport was named President of the Arizona Airports Association (AZAA) recently at the organizations "Dutch Bertholf" Spring Conference held this year in Sierra Vista, AZ. (Photos – Casey Denny, right, incoming AzAA President, is recognized by out-going AzAA President Jeff Tripp, Airport Projects Supervisor, Mesa Falcon Field.) (Former Arizona […]
International Aviation Symposium Kicks off in Phoenix
The 19th Annual Phoenix International Aviation Symposium began this week at the Phoenician Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona with a full slate of sessions on Thursday and Friday featuring aviation experts from around the globe. Billed as "the most exclusive gathering in the industry" sessions held on Thursday included panel discussions on successful business […]
B-36 Symposium set for April 23, 24 at Pima Air & Space Museum
A symposium on the history of the B-36 Peacemaker will be held Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, at the Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road. The museum has a B-36 as part of its permanent collection. Pilots and crewmen of the largest aircraft ever built for the U.S. Air Force […]
Davis-Monthan Hosts Arizona and Aerospace Days
After a three-year hiatus, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted Aerospace & Arizona Days this weekend. The theme of the two day event was "Davis-Monthan: Tucson Pride, Air Force Power." One estimate had over 100,000 people attending on Saturday to see aerial demonstrations by various aircraft including the F-18, C-17, A-10’s, the Patriots Jet Team and […]
Aircraft and Porsche Mix it up in Glendale
The Porsche Aircraft Experience was held at the Glendale Municipal Airport in Glendale, Arizona on Thursday, March 11th. Cirrus, Hawker Beechcraft, Piaggio and Cessna were on hand with some of their latest aircraft, along with the latest offering from Porsche. A steady stream of attendees had their eyes fixed on both modes of transportation and […]
52nd Annual Cactus Fly-In
Casa Grande, Arizona was the site of the 52nd Annual Cactus Fly-In held Friday and Saturday, March 5th and 6th. The regional fly-in, sponsored by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, included lots of airplanes, food, fun and great weather for the two day event. (Photo on right) Ed Scott Kearns and Jana Kearns with […]
