Air Transportation

Bill Stokely, Flagstaff Resident and Oklahoma Ad-Man, Agrees to Forfeit Chopper and Plead Guilty In Tail-Number Ruse

Bill Stokely of Flagstaff has agreed to forfeit his helicopter and not fly or own aircraft for two years in a deal that'll keep him out of prison for changing his chopper's tail number. Stokely will also give up a claim to his Robinson R44 chopper, which was seized more than a year ago. The agreem ... More >>

US Airways: Pilots Union's Claims "Outlandish"

​Following our post yesterday about US Airways' pilots union's claim that the airline tried to intimidate a pilot into flying a malfunctioning plane, US Airways got back to us and calls the claim "outlandish."On Friday, the US Airways Pilots Association ran a full page ad in USA Today outlining a ... More >>

Valley Residents Really Enjoy Shining Lasers at Airplanes -- Which is a Problem

city-data.comSky Harbor ranks number two in the country for laser strike reports.​Of the many uses for a laser pointer, terrorizing a airplane pilot should not be one of them.Valley residents apparently didn't get the memo. In a jump from last year, Valley pilots now have the second highest repor ... More >>

Hot Links: Dust Storms, Alien Spyware, and Oakville Grocery

​Two siblings were killed yesterday in an auto accident on the I-10 near Casa Grande. The victims were driving in a dust storm that caused a deadly pile-up wreck. The siblings, teenagers Mark Eide and Katie Eide, were on their way to Dairy Queen when they got caught in the storm...Gilbert police d ... More >>

Hot Links: DPS Fatality, Jamaica Flights, and 52,000 Dead Trees

​An Arizona DPS officer was killed last night while laying down spike strips to stop a suspect on a high-speed chase. The officer, Chris Marano, was working near the Seventh Avenue overpass of the Loop 101 when a DPS vehicle in pursuit hit Marano. He died at John C. Lincoln hospital. The suspect i ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Holding Auditions For "Golden Grannies" Dance Team

www.demotivateus.com​The Phoenix Suns are inviting any twinkle-toed geriatrics in the Phoenix area to head over to the U.S. Airways Arena this Saturday and bust-a-move with the hopes of joining the team's elderly dance squad, the "Golden Grannies."If selected, each Granny will have the distinguish ... More >>

George Strait Plays U.S. Airways on February 5

​ This show may not appeal to all our readers, but it's definitely worth mentioning: George Strait comes to U.S. Airways on Friday, February 5. Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack open. Like I said, maybe it's not for you, in which case I feel sorry for you. I'll personally be thrilled to hear "All M ... More >>

Flight Attendants for US Air to Picket at Sky Harbor Friday

​Flight attendants for US Airways aren't too thrilled with some of the working conditions after the 2005 merger with America West Airlines and they plan to let management know Friday morning, when they picket at Sky Harbor Airport.

Hot Links: Toll Roads, Mercury Spills, and US Airways Jets

​Almost $250,000 was found in a spare tire last night, after an Arizona DPS officer stopped a 2003 Chevy Trailblazer for moving violations. Officers found the money in the tire after receiving consent to search the vehicle, and arrested and booked the driver on money laundering charges...Arizona i ... More >>

Casa Grande Man Indicted for Inspecting Airplane Without Proper Certification; Plane Later Crashed

Image from: www.ercoupe.org/Fly-in Reports/FlyingAnAircoupe.htm A Casa Grande man faked FAA certification when he conducted an inspection of a small airplane that later crash-landed, says a federal indictment. Wesley Glen Forsythe, who worked at a maintenance facility at the Cas ... More >>

The Three US Airways Attendants Have Been Vindicated, So Why Doesn’t the Company Have Their Back?

US Airways Ships Corpse to Pet Store Instead of Fish

Wikimedia Commons Fish aren't usually shipped in coffins, but somebody at U.S. Airways was apparently confused.Tempe-based US Airways has already come under criticism for requiring flight attendants who complained about safety issues to handle their own defense in a lawsuit filed by a pilot. ... More >>

March 11 In Blogs: US Airways, No Age, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes and More

We understand that in the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. Worry not! We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Valley Fever: US Airways Ships Corpse to Pet Store Instead of Fish UPDATE: City of M ... More >>

Pilot's Suit Against Whistleblowing Flight Attendants Tossed by Judge

  Victor J. Palagano III Flight attendants Paula Walker, Brian Shunick, and Sue Burris have been vindicated by the judge's ruling.Score one for safety. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Louis Araneta last week dimissed a U.S. Airways pilot's lawsuit against three fligh ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, February 5, 2009

Hot Links: State Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal; Search for Chandler Man Reveals No Clues on Disappearance; US Airways Posts Big Losses

With one hand ready to catch a predicted windfall of federal cash and the other wielding a budgetary chain saw, Governor Jan Brewer prepares to stamp her approval on a new budget that wipes out the state's $1.6 billion deficit. The search is basically over for a Chandler Planning and Zoning Com ... More >>

Three US Airways Flight Attendants Are Paying the Price for Speaking Up When They Thought Their Plane Was at Risk

Feedback from the issue of Thursday, September 18, 2008

US Airways faces class action lawsuit from America West pilots

In Your Own Words: US Airways, Andrew Thomas, Sheriff Joe and The Arizona Republic

Warring US Airways and America West pilots have the merged company in a real tailspin

Air Traffic Controllers Who Saw UFO Muzzled by FAA

Police State: The Police at US Airways Arena last night

BEST BAR TO TAKE YOUR MOM ALONG

The Big Bang

Art Scene

A look at five Valley art exhibits.

Art Scene

Reviews by Gina Cavallo Collins and Kathleen Vanesian

Art Scene

A peek at five Valley exhibits

The Mouth That Should've Roared

Because Hugh Hallman went suddenly silent, Tempe wound up losing the Cardinals and the Fiesta Bowl

The Mile High Guys

With unlimited free flying and online access to singles worldwide, working for the Valley¹s hometown airline is the next best thing to being James Bond

Guard Slack

Reports raise new questions about city councilman's airport security contract

Top Jimmy

An oddball arena-rock triple bill showcases Mesa's returning heroes

Salting the Project

SRP contributions came weeks before its own site was selected for stadium

Taxing Question

Law allows tourism authority to tap $1 billion for stadium construction

They Hide; We Seek

Tempe hopes the public will see no evil if it sees no records

Quarterback Sneak

To get the stadium they want, Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill and Tempe Mayor Neil Giuliano are playing fast and loose with the rules of the game

Are You Ready to Testify?

Delta 72 bears witness to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll with 000

The Gift That Keeps On Giving Access

Would You Like To Fly In My Beautiful Balloon?

Jeffrey Sherman's commercial ballooning company was called "Naturally High." As it turns out, he wasn't.

Hot Air, Cold Facts

Flashes

Scenes From a Slaughter

Letters

Deception and Denial at America West

Flashes

Will America West Fly Away?

Prospectus' fine print reveals that if America West decides to sell, Continental is in the pilot's seat

FLASHES, 4-27

SATAN, GET THEE OUT OF KINGMAN

THE SHERIFF DIDN'T LIKE THE LOOKS OF THINGS, SO A CONCERT FOR THE HOMELESS WOUND UP HOMELESS

PACT NEAR ON THIRD RUNWAY

POCKET CHANGEBANKRUPT AMERICA WEST SHUFFLES ITS DEBTS, BUT NEEDS MORE THAN FRANKE TALK TO SURVIVE

GO FOR BROKE

AS AMERICA WEST GOES, SO GO PHOENIC AND TEMPE? GULP.