DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: August 5, 2008 FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT
TUCSON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
AWARDS LEASES FOR HANGAR DEVELOPMENT;
AIRFREIGHT FACILITY
At a meeting today, the Tucson Airport Authority board of directors approved four land leases for the construction of four hangars at the Campbell/Valencia General Aviation Complex and a 28,000 sq. ft. cargo facility at Tucson International Airport (TIA). The leases with Arizona Aviation Associates and Velocity Air Holdings are for periods of thirty years.
T-A-A
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.