Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport’s role as a commercial reliever to Phoenix Sly Harbor International Airport is being fulfilled in more ways than one. When Williams Air Force Base was recommended for closure in 1991, public officials knew it also meant the loss of 3,800 jobs and $300 million in annual economic activity. But a regional partnership […]
Arizona
AOPA’s Dunn Delivers Keynote at Arizona Safety Banquet
Bill Dunn, AOPA‘s Vice President for Airport Advocacy (pictured at left with Stacy Howard, Western Regional Rep for AOPA and Ken Howard) was the keynote speaker at the 37th Annual Arizona Aviation Safety Awards Banquet held in Phoenix at the Doubletree Guest Suites on Saturday, November 14th. The banquet, sponsored by the Aviation Safety Advisory […]
ADOT Dismisses Top Aeronautics Management
(November 6, 2009) – The Arizona Department of Transportation recently dismissed their top two aviation employees. Barclay Dick (pictured left), Aeronautics Group Director and Kim Stevens, Deputy, were told that their services were no longer needed Thursday afternoon November 5th. ADOT, in an official statement, said the "Aviation Fund, like other state transportation funds, is […]
Copperstate Regional Fly-In Takes Off in Casa Grande
The 37th Copperstate Regional Fly-In is under way today through October 24 at Casa Grande Airport, Arizona. See all types of recreational aviation – homebuilts, powered parachutes, ultralights, light-sport aircraft, certificated, classic, vintage, and of course, warbirds. Aviation forums will run throughout the event, including two each day – on affordable flying and sport pilot/light-sport […]
CONKLIN & DE DECKER OFFERS AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION PLANNING SEMINAR FOR THE 10th CONSECUTIVE YEAR
October 2009 — NBAA, Orlando, FL — Conklin & de Decker will host its 10th Aircraft Acquisition Planning Seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona on December 2-3, 2009. Conklin & de Decker continues to deliver the most comprehensive seminar for aircraft buyers and owners available in the industry. For nine years, it has delivered this informative program […]
Air Force One on the Ramp at Grand Canyon National Park Airport
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Flagstaff Named 2009 Arizona “Airport of the Year”
Flagstaff Pulium Airport was the recipient of this year’s “Airport of the Year” award, sponsored annually by the Aeronautics Division of the Arizona Department of Transportation, (ADOT). Aeronautics Division Director, Barclay Dick, presented the award at the Arizona Airports Association’s, (AzAA) annual Spring Conference, coincidentally held in Flagstaff this year. John Lauher, Airport Director, […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces More Than $28 Million for Arizona Airports Under Economic Recovery Act
PHOENIX – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced more than $28 million for Arizona airports under the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including a $10.5 million grant for taxiway rehabilitation at the heavily traveled Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. “This Administration is committed to getting the U.S. economy […]
Cutter Aviation Takes Delivery of Last Dealer-Sold Bonanza
Painted to match the first Bonanza accepted by Cutter Aviation in 1946, the G36 was picked up in early February from Wichita and flown to Phoenix by William R. "Bill" Cutter and Sid Cutter. The two brothers were the second generation owners of Cutter Aviation after taking over from their father William P. Cutter who […]
Dreams Take Flight for 86 Arizona Kids at Challenge Air Event
Eighty six children with special needs from around the Valley of the Sun took to the sky above Phoenix, Arizona as part of a unique program to teach kids about fulfilling their dreams, no matter what the obstacle. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Aeronautics Division was pleased to partner with the Valley’s 1st Annual […]
