The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has announced the promotion of Adam Kretschmer to Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services. Following several years of service as the Deputy Director of Maintenance, Kretschmer will now fully oversee the largest department in the TAA’s Operations division, which includes Airfield Maintenance, Custodial, Facilities, Fleet Maintenance, and Landscaping. “Adam is […]
Arizona
New Terminal 4 Concourse at PHX Will Feature Exciting Shops, Restaurants, and a Lounge
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s 8th concourse at Terminal 4 will be opening this summer, and recently, Phoenix City Council approved the recommended proposals for new restaurants, shops, and a common use lounge at the new concourse. Now, America’s Friendliest Airport® will have even more local dining options for travelers to enjoy while visiting the […]
AeroGuard Flight Training Center Receives FAA Diamond Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
AeroGuard Flight Training Center has again been honored by the FAA, receiving the AMT Diamond Award program for 2021, its fourth consecutive year, further securing its place as one of the top pilot training schools in the U.S. The nationwide flight school with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, is the recipient of the FAA Award of […]
United Officially Opens Flight Academy and Welcomes Historic Inaugural Pilot Class
United, the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school, officially opened United Aviate Academy today and welcomed a historic inaugural class of future pilots, 80% of whom are women or people of color. United Aviate Academy is a key part of the airline’s goal to train about 5,000 new pilots at the […]
Ray Foundation Award to Allow UND Phoenix to Offer Flight Scholarships to 25 Military Vets
The UND Aerospace Foundation announced a $300,000 award by The Ray Foundation, Inc. to be used for scholarships to help 25 U.S. Military Veterans earn their Private Pilot License. Training will take place at the UND Phoenix Flight Training Center (UND Phoenix), beginning as early as February 2022. The scholarships are designed to cover nearly […]
Sierra Charlie Purchases ALSIM AL172 Simulator
Sierra Charlie Aviation, one of America’s premier, award-winning flight schools, has ordered a new, high fidelity ALSIM AL172 simulator. The simulator is an exact replica of Sierra Charlie’s fleet of brand-new Cessna 172 Skyhawk SPs, which will provide a safe, consistent, state-of-the-art training experience for the school’s rapidly growing student base. With locations in Scottsdale […]
Aircraft Auctions to Land at Nation’s Busiest General Aviation Airport
Among the barrage of exciting development at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, AZ is a newly renovated 30-thousand-square-foot hangar, ready to house aircraft and gearing up to offer fuel services in 2022. “We were also recently awarded the lease on the keystone property at Falcon Field where we will be building a new state-of-the-art Fixed […]
Famed Airport Mural Officially Displayed in New Home
A beloved mural by Paul Coze that greeted travelers at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for decades is once again ready to be visited and seen at the airport’s Rental Car Center. “The Phoenix,” a triptych 75 feet wide and 16 feet high, is believed to be the first piece of public art commissioned by […]
Mesa Air Group Becomes First Scheduled Airline to Launch Drone Delivery Business in the U.S. in Partnership with Flirtey
Mesa Air Group, Inc. has signed an agreement with aerospace technology company Flirtey to order 4 delivery drones, with an option to order an additional 500 aircraft. The agreement marks Mesa becoming the first scheduled airline to launch drone delivery in the U.S. Mesa and Flirtey are initially focusing on the last-mile food delivery industry, […]
First Ever Jet Service Set to Fly from PHX To Telluride This Winter
Skiers and snowboarders in the Valley will welcome the return of a favorite Colorado ski flight, with service from Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) to Telluride (TEX) set to resume this winter. With the Telluride Regional Airport located just 10 minutes from town and the slopes, and flights set to be operated on a jet for […]
