Proactive programs related to noise and other projects, including runway improvements, helped lift Cottonwood Airport to an award as the state’s Airport of the Year for 2022. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Group cited the Cottonwood Airport’s community efforts as a key reason for the honor. Cottonwood Airport Manager Jeff Tripp said recent accomplishments […]
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AOPA Announces New Fly-In Strategy, Adds Buckeye, Arizona Event
Photo above – Buckeye, Arizona Air Fair. 2013 photo by Kenn Potts. While 2023 will bring a new events strategy at AOPA, the same commitment to meeting and engaging members where they live and fly, remains a key component of the focus moving forward: partnering with existing and well-attended aviation events around the country. Members, […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor Becomes First Airport in the World to Offer Waymo Rider-Only Autonomous Vehicle Service
Photo above – Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego takes the first ride to the airport in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport®, has set another milestone with Waymo launching fully autonomous vehicle service to the general public at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego arrived at the 44th Street […]
Tucson Airport Authority Hires Austin Wright, Promotes Clark Wagner
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has announced the hiring of Austin Wright as Chief Communications Officer and the promotion of Clark Wagner to Director of Finance. Bringing with him over a decade of airline experience, Wright will oversee the TAA’s marketing and strategic communications department as well as the air service development team. As the […]
Arizona Pilots Association Launches Passport Program
The Arizona Pilots Association in conjunction with programming assistance from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has announced the launch of Arizona’s very own Airport Passport Program (AZAPP). In doing so, the pilot group joins with nine other states which are already running successful Airport Passport Programs. What makes Arizona’s program unique is that instead of […]
Tucson Airport Authority Announces New Hires, Promotions
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has announced a number of new hires and promotions. Ken Nichols is joining TAA as Vice President of Planning and Engineering. Sarah Simmons was hired as Director of Sustainability & Environmental Services. Receiving promotions are Emin Aydin to Director of Properties and Concessions and Kim DeLaTorre to Director of People […]
Former State Aviation Official Heads Glendale, Arizona Airport
The city of Glendale has announced that Matthew Smith has been selected as Glendale’s Airport Administrator. Smith has worked in the aeronautics field for over 20 years. He joins the city of Glendale after serving as the Airport Manager at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN) in Tusayan, Arizona. GCN is owned and operated […]
Sierra Charlie Aviation Enhances ‘Aviator’ Program with Second ALSIM AL172 Simulator
Sierra Charlie Aviation has renewed its trust in ALSIM by purchasing the second AL172 simulator. The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is an exact replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real Garmin G1000 NXI and GFC700 auto pilot. Scott Campbell, Sierra Charlie […]
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Is Sustainability Leader Among U.S. Airports
Being America’s Friendliest Airport® means more than making sure our passengers have an exceptional experience at our airport. It is also ensuring that as a business we are protecting the environment and the resources of Arizona for future generations. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport’s commitment to being future friendly and an industry leader in sustainability […]
Mesa Airlines Offers Accelerated Path to 1,500 Hours
Mesa Airlines announced that it has purchased 29 state-of- the-art Pipistrel Alpha Trainer 2 aircraft, with the option to buy an additional 75 over the next year. The new fleet will be the backbone of the Mesa Pilot Development Program (MPD), a major initiative to close the pilot shortage gap that has been affecting the […]
