Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly applauded a $32 million grant awarded to Tucson International Airport by the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to continue construction of the airport’s Airfield Safety Enhancement Program, which will add a second full-length runway to the airport. This phase will shift the existing runway to bring the airport into […]
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ADOT Releases Draft 2026 Arizona State Aviation System Plan Update for Public Comment
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has released the draft 2026 Arizona State Aviation System Plan for public review and comment. The State Aviation System Plan serves as Arizona’s long-term roadmap for the state’s public airport system. The plan looks ahead for 20 years and helps identify the improvements, investments and priorities needed to keep […]
PHX Celebrates the Past, Present, and Future of Aviation on National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is celebrated annually on Aug. 19. It is a day to reflect on how far the world of aviation has come since the first flight by the Wright Brothers in 1903. The Phoenix Airport System supports the continued development of aviation by being the largest economic engine in the state and working […]
DTA Displays JP1, Personal Hybrid eVTOL at EAA AirVenture
Photo – DTA display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. SAJ photo by Kim Stevens. DTA opened its US chapter, with its American home base at Scottsdale, Arizona. The JP1, a two-seat, hybrid-electric personal eVTOL that flies for two full hours on a single tank and refuels like a car, was unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. […]
Phoenix Airport System Participates in Nationwide Recognition of Airport Workers
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is among airports throughout North America that will recognize workers on Airport Workers Day, June 25. Airport Workers Day shows appreciation for the people who help keep airports operational, passengers and cargo moving, and the economy of the state running. Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports make up […]
Aviation/Airspace Needs Plenary Session Panel Highlighted at WRP Principals’ Meeting
Photo – Aviation panel members from left are, Gary Harter, Mark Bontrager, Arjuna “Tuna” Fields and Matthew Maass. Senior leaders from state, federal and Tribal agencies gathered May 28-29 for the 2026 Western Regional Partnership (WRP) Principals’ Meeting in Deer Valley, Utah. Before the meeting officially kicked-off, separate meetings were held among Department of War, […]
Phoenix Airport Museum Gets Spotlight for Museum Month
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrates Museum Month, and the upcoming May 18 International Museum Day, by showcasing the Phoenix Airport Museum’s exhibitions. Museum Month is recognized annually in May to increase awareness of the role of museums in communities and to promote cultural heritage. Phoenix Airport Museum History The art in the airport has […]
Recipients of Arizona Airports Association Awards of Excellence Announced
The Arizona Airports Association (AzAA) recognized outstanding individuals and achievements within the aviation industry at its Annual Spring Conference in March. Held in Prescott, Arizona, the event honored key leaders who have made significant contributions to the state’s airports, aviation operations, and overall industry excellence. Matthew Munden Awarded AzAA President’s Award Matthew Munden, Aeronautics Group […]
Update: FAA to Host Virtual Public Workshops for Phoenix Area FAA Modernization Project
The Federal Aviation Administration has published new Airport Procedure Boards on its public involvement website, Community Engagement – Phoenix | Federal Aviation Administration. The proposed procedure boards provide a graphic representation of proposed departures and arrivals at the region’s airports, waypoints that represent specific latitude/longitude points along those flight paths, and representations of the flight […]
John Ivanoff Named Vice President of Operations at Tucson Airport Authority
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has announced the hiring of John Ivanoff as Vice President of Operations. As Vice President, Ivanoff will be a member of TAA’s Executive Team. In his role as Vice President of Operations, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of operations at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). […]
