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More Than 76,000 Passengers Expected to Go Through TUS During Thanksgiving Week

More Travelers Are Returning to the Skies and Flying Through TUS  More than 76,000 travelers are projected to go through Tucson International Airport (TUS) during Thanksgiving week this year, according to the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). That is an increase…

November 21, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority Hires Sarah Simmons as Director of Sustainability & Environmental Services

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Simmons as Director of Sustainability and Environmental Services. In this capacity, Simmons will direct and coordinate environmental management, planning, sustainability, and compliance activities for Tucson International Airport…

November 17, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority Promotes Emin Aydin to Director of Properties and Concessions

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has  promoted Emin Aydin to Director of Properties and Concessions on October 1. With nearly two decades of business management experience, including half of that in aviation industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge to…

November 17, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority Promotes Kim DeLaTorre to Director of People Operations

Kim DeLaTorre was promoted to Director of People Operations for the Tucson Airport Authority. DeLaTorre served as TAA Manager of Employee Services since August 2021. “I first became aware of Kim’s immense talent when we collaborated at our previous employer,”…

November 17, 2022

Tucson International Airport Jets Above Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels

TUS Outperforms Industry in Passenger Recovery Every Month in 2022  Continuing a 2022 year-long streak outperforming the national average, October passenger traffic at Tucson International Airport (TUS) surpassed October 2019. The achievement marks the first month that passenger levels have…

November 15, 2022

Ken Nichols Joins Tucson Airport Authority as Vice President of Planning and Engineering

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is pleased to announce and welcome Ken Nichols, PE, CM, as Vice President of Planning and Engineering. Nichols will be responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, coordination, and management of airport development projects, programs, and…

November 14, 2022

New Interactive Map Improves Travel Experience at Tucson International Airport

Navigating Tucson International Airport (TUS) has always been a breeze, but now the travel experience is even more enjoyable. The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) has upgraded the interactive map for TUS to allow for wayfinding throughout the airport and surrounding…

September 1, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority Police Department’s K9 Teams Earn Recertification

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) continues to prioritize safety, security, and customer service for everyone who works at, travels through, and visits Tucson International Airport (TUS). The latest example is the successful recertification of the Tucson Airport Authority Police Department’s…

August 26, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority President and CEO Joins 162nd Air Guardians Board of Directors

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is proud to announce President and CEO Danette Bewley is the newest member of the 162nd Air Guardians Board of Directors. As a loyal, lifelong supporter of the United States Armed Forces, she found the…

August 4, 2022

Tucson Airport Authority Encourages AZ Residents to Obtain Arizona Travel ID

Tucson International Airport (TUS) is known for its convenient travel experience and the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) wants to ensure every departing passenger continues to enjoy that ease after the federal REAL ID deadline. A compliant ID will be required…

July 22, 2022

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