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 […]
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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 […]
A Solution to Arizona’s Economic Recovery is Staring Everyone in the Face
By Edward Beauvais Aviation contributes $38 billion yearly to the Arizona economy. More than 470,000 Arizona jobs are related directly or indirectly to aviation. The annual payroll totals $14.7 billion. Arizona’s aviation jobs include employment at the state’s airports, on-airport businesses, aerospace manufacturers, aviation training and education programs, the tourism industry, and military bases. There […]
State and County Officials Adopt Settlement Agreement on Military Base Encroachment Issue
Governor Jan Brewer, Attorney General Terry Goddard and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today adopted an agreement to resolve a long-standing issue involving residential encroachment around Luke Air Force Base at a special meeting of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors held at the Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park. "I’d like to thank key […]
Olsson Associates Adds Stevens to its Phoenix Airports Team
Olsson Associates has announced the addition of Kim Stevens as a business development leader for its Phoenix Airports team. Stevens has been involved in aviation for 30 years, having earned his pilot’s license in 1979, followed by his commercial license with an instrument rating in 1981. He was appointed director of the Nebraska Department of […]
Santa Makes Early Visit to Arizona Airport
Santa Clause made an early visit to Phoenix, Arizona recently arriving at Deer Valley airport in a helicopter operated by the Phoenix Police Department. This was one of three visits Ole Saint Nick made to the busy general aviation airport located in North Phoenix. This is the third year that Deer Valley Airport Restaurant […]
