January 27, 2020
TAA Board Elects Taunya Villicana Chair
Led by Chair Taunya Villicana, new officers took their seats Monday (January 27) on the Board of Directors of the Tucson Airport Authority, which is responsible for operating Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN). The Board’s first meeting…
January 27, 2020
Debi Chess, Calline Sanchez Elected Newest Members of the TAA
Debi Chess, of the University of Arizona, and Calline Sanchez, of IBM, were elected at the Tucson Airport Authority’s Annual Meeting Monday (January 27) as new members of the authority, which is responsible for operating Tucson International Airport (TUS) and…
January 27, 2020
2019 TUS Passenger Numbers Grow To Make it Airport’s 5th Biggest Year
Airline passenger numbers at Tucson International Airport (TUS) grew by 5% in 2019 to almost 3.8 million – the fifth busiest year in the airport’s history, according to statistics released at the Tucson Airport Authority’s annual meeting Monday (January 27).…
January 17, 2020
TUS Military Lounge Officially Re-Opened
TAA Hosts Ribbon Cutting to Commemorate Renovated Military Lounge The Tucson Airport Authority hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Tucson International Airport (TUS) on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 to celebrate the newly renovated Military Lounge. Thanks to a local…
January 14, 2020
Bruce Goetz Joins TAA As VP of Operations/COO
Bruce Goetz, A.A.E., I.A.P. has been hired as the Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). He begins his new role with the TAA on January 13, 2020. “Bruce has an impressive background…
December 30, 2019
Danette Bewley Named New CEO of TAA
Danette Bewley is the new President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA). She had been serving in the position temporarily since July. “Danette has a strong background as an airport executive and we’re fortunate that she was already…
November 14, 2019
Allegiant Launches New Nonstop Flights to Indianapolis
Round-trip Fares as Low as $52 Each Way* TUCSON, Ariz. Nov. 14, 2019 — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) starts service today from Indianapolis to Tucson International Airport (TUS). To celebrate, the company is offering round-trip fares on the new route as…
August 23, 2019
All Sides Sign Letter of Intent for New Air Guard Gate at TUS
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2019 Jessie Butler Director of Communications and External Relations jbutler@flytucson.com 520.573.4835 (office) 623.399.7240 (cell) All Sides Sign Letter of Intent for New Air Guard Gate at TUS The National Guard Bureau, the City…
August 13, 2019
Allegiant Adds Indianapolis As Tucson’s Newest Nonstop Destination
Allegiant Air today (August 13) is announcing it will introduce nonstop flights between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) on Thursdays and Sundays, starting November 14, with an introductory fare as low as $59*. (Click here…
July 19, 2019
Board Votes to Change TAA Leadership; Promotes VP Bewley to Interim CEO
Danette Bewley was named Interim President and CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority Friday (July 19) during a special meeting of the authority’s Board of Directors. The appointment takes effect immediately. Bewley, who has been Vice President of Operations and…
April 24, 2019
2019 Starts Off as TUS’ 5th Busiest Year in History
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2019 Jessie Butler Public Information Manager jbutler@flytucson.com 520.573.4835 (office) 623.399.7240 (cell) 2019 Starts Off as TUS’ 5th Busiest Year in History More than one million airline passengers were served through Tucson International Airport (TUS) in the…
January 28, 2019
Lisa Lovallo, Other Directors Re-elected To Serve Second Year on TAA Board
Steven Holmes and Lee Lambert Elected as New TAA Members Chair Lisa Lovallo and the other officers of the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors were re-elected Monday (January 28) to serve a second year in their same capacities.…
January 28, 2019
Visit Tucson Honored With Inaugural Award from Tucson Airport Authority
Airport Employees Receive Two Other Awards Visit Tucson was honored Monday (January 28) by the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Board of Directors with the inaugural Building Bridges Partnership Award in recognition of its sustained partnership, collaboration, information sharing and…
January 28, 2019
More Than 3.6 Million Passengers Fly Through Tucson International Airport
2018 Ranks Among Airport’s 10 Busiest Years More than 3.6 million airline passengers flew through Tucson International Airport (TUS) in 2018, making it one of the 10 busiest years in the airport’s 70-year history, the Tucson Airport Authority reported at…
January 7, 2019
Ribbon-Cutting Officially Opens New C Gates at TUS
Cutting the ribbon to open the new C Gate facility at Tucson International Airport are, from left, Brent DeRaad, President/CEO of Visit Tucson; Bruce Dusenberry, Secretary of the Tucson Airport Authority Board of Directors; Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild; Bonnie Allin,…
December 21, 2018
New Technology at TUS Gives ‘Sight’ to Blind and Low Vision Travelers
Just in time for holiday travelers, Tucson International Airport (TUS) has launched free access to Aira, an innovative service that gives blind and low vision users instant access to the eyes of a trained professional who can help passengers navigate…
December 5, 2018
TAA Receives Formal Approval For Major Airfield Safety Enhancements
David Hatfield Senior Director of Business Development and Marketing dhatfield@flytucson.com 520.573.4840 For Immediate Release: December 5, 2018 After eight years of preparation, a major project to enhance airfield safety at Tucson International Airport (TUS) has been given formal approval…
November 21, 2018
Holiday Music to Grab Your Bags By at TUS
Adding to the sounds of the season, Southern Arizona musicians will welcome passengers with performances in the arrivals lounges in Baggage Claim at Tucson International Airport. The schedule of planned performances (click on name for contact info if available):…
November 15, 2018
Tucson Welcomes Its Newest Airline – Allegiant Now Flying to Two New Cities
Cutting the ribbon for Allegiant’s Tucson arrival, from left, Bill Assenmacher, representing the Tucson Airport Authority Board of Directors; Bonnie Allin, TAA President and CEO; Daniel Meier, Allegiant Manager of Airports; Tucson City Manager Michael Ortega; and Brent De Raad,…