DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: April 1, 2008               FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
APPROVES LEASE WITH DHL EXPRESS

     At a meeting today, the Tucson Airport Authority Board of Directors approved a five year lease agreement with DHL Express (USA), Inc. a division of the worldwide airfreight company, for 1,976 sq. ft. located in the amount of $9.25 per sq. ft. per year.

     The facility is located in Bay 5 of the air cargo building at 2800 E. Airport Drive, and is currently being leased on a month-to-month basis by another division of DHL.

     DHL airplanes operate daily from Tucson International Airport. The company is one of three cargo airlines serving Tucson, along with FedEx and UPS.

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DHL

The Tucson Airport Authority, TAA, is a nonprofit entity created by State Charter in 1948. Composed of 115 community members, the Authority has a nine-member board of directors that meets monthly. TAA President/CEO Bonnie Allin, oversees day-to-day operations, and a staff of 300 employees. TAA manages Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield.

 

                Tucson International Airport

 

                . 13 airlines provide 89 daily departures to 28 nonstop destinations

                . 2007 Passengers: 4,429,905 

                . Three Runways: 11L/29R; 11R/29L; 3/21

. Land Area: 8,244 acres

. Elevation: 2,641’