History
FLY’N RYAN: Created to Fight a War World War II set the stage for the birth of Ryan Airfield (RYN). With the outbreak of war there was a need for aircraft and trained pilots to fly them. Under U.S. Army…
December 13, 2022
Tucson Airport Authority Hires Austin Wright as Chief Communications Officer
The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Austin Wright as Chief Communications Officer. Bringing with him over a decade of airline experience, Wright will oversee the TAA’s marketing and strategic communications department as well as…
December 18, 2018
Year-End Holidays To Be Some of the Busiest Days in Recent Years at TUS
Thanks to the arrival of new airlines, new routes and the calendar, 2018’s year-end holidays are shaping up to be some of the busiest days in recent memory at Tucson International Airport (TUS). And airlines are ready with added flights…
November 21, 2022
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…
December 19, 2022
Tucson International Airport Prepares for more than 210,000 Holiday Travelers
As airline passengers return to the skies, Tucson International Airport (TUS) is preparing to do its part to ensure the travel experience is as smooth as possible this holiday season. Based on schedule capacity, TUS expects more than 210,000 passengers…
January 24, 2022
Eight Community Leaders Elected to Join Tucson Airport Authority
Eight new active members were elected to join the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at its annual meeting Monday, January 24, 2022. A unique, independent authority created by state charter, the TAA is responsible for operating Tucson’s airport system consisting of…
July 7, 2023
Tucson Airport Authority Vice President and General Counsel Earns Coveted Accreditation
Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is proud to celebrate the recent accreditation of Vice President and General Counsel Chris Schmaltz. One of the hallmarks of the airport management industry is the Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) credential. Schmaltz earned the distinction on…