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Air Transportation

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    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.

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2009

    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 >>

  • News

    March 12, 2009

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2009

    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 >>

  • News

    February 5, 2009

    Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, February 5, 2009

      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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 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 >>

  • News

    January 29, 2009

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

    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 >>

  • News

    September 18, 2008

    Feedback from the issue of Thursday, September 18, 2008

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2008

    US Airways faces class action lawsuit from America West pilots

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • News

    September 4, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2008

    Air Traffic Controllers Who Saw UFO Muzzled by FAA

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 19, 2007

    Police State: The Police at US Airways Arena last night

    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 >>

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST BAR TO TAKE YOUR MOM ALONG

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  • Culture

    July 22, 2004

    Art Scene

    A look at five Valley art exhibits.

  • Culture

    June 24, 2004

    Art Scene

    Reviews by Gina Cavallo Collins and Kathleen Vanesian

  • Culture

    June 10, 2004

    Art Scene

    A peek at five Valley exhibits

  • News

    February 26, 2004

    The Mouth That Should've Roared

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

  • News

    July 10, 2003

    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

  • News

    May 23, 2002

    Guard Slack

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

  • Music

    November 29, 2001

    Top Jimmy

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

  • News

    October 25, 2001

    Salting the Project

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

  • News

    October 11, 2001

    Taxing Question

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

  • News

    September 13, 2001

    Hidden Agenda

    Covered-up Tempe documents surface, proving deception on stadium site

  • News

    September 6, 2001

    They Hide; We Seek

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

  • News

    August 16, 2001

    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

  • Music

    June 29, 2000

    Are You Ready to Testify?

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

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    The Gift That Keeps On Giving Access

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

  • News

    April 1, 1999

    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.

  • News

    April 1, 1999

    Hot Air, Cold Facts

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

  • News

    July 30, 1998

    Flashes

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

  • News

    January 23, 1997

    Scenes From a Slaughter

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

  • News

    October 10, 1996

    Letters

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

  • News

    September 26, 1996

    Deception and Denial at America West

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

  • News

    August 29, 1996

    Flashes

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

  • News

    May 16, 1996

    Will America West Fly Away?

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

  • News

    April 27, 1995

    FLASHES, 4-27

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

  • News

    January 12, 1995

    SATAN, GET THEE OUT OF KINGMAN

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

  • News

    March 17, 1993

    PACT NEAR ON THIRD RUNWAY

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

  • News

    October 14, 1992

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

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

  • News

    August 5, 1992

    GO FOR BROKE

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

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