DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: June 2, 2009           FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

MICHAEL JOHNSON, TAA DIRECTOR OF DESIGN SERVICES,
PRESENTED AWARD

     Michael Johnson, Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) Director of Design Services, was presented with the President’s Award by the Arizona Airport Association (AzAA) at its Spring conference last month. Mr. Johnson was acknowledged for his time and energy spent collecting and presenting information for the work of AzAA with the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division pertaining to grant funding for airport development.

     Mr. Johnson has been actively involved in airport development in southern Arizona for nearly 40 years. He is a past president of the AzAA board of directors, a member of the Legislative Committee, and played a key role in the unanimous passage of legislation resulting in the return of 100% of the Flight Property Tax to aviation use.

     He joined TAA in 1989 and he currently oversees the design and construction of TAA’s various civil airport development projects for Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield.

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Michael Johnson photo attached click here.

     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
. 8 airlines provide 128 daily departures and arrivals
. 2008 Passengers: 4,225,869
. Three Runways: 11L/29R; 11R/29L; 3/21
. Land Area: 8,244 acres
. Elevation: 2,641’

Ryan Airfield
. 2008 Aircraft Operations: 168,052
. Three Runways: 6R/24L, 6L/24R, 15/33
. Land Area: 1,804 acres
. Elevation: 2,417’