Arizona Air

= Arizona Air =
Arizona Air are an airline based out of Tucson Arizona International Airport (KTUS) they operate 2 passenger aircraft, and have the unique distinction of having an escort aircraft if a plane gets in trouble. They serve the Pacific Northwest.
== Attributes ==
* IATA: AA
* ICAO: AZA 
* Callsign: Arizona
* Year founded: 1999
* Hub airport: Tucson Arizona International Airport
* Frequent Flyer program: none
* Airport Lounge: Arizona Air Lounge
* Alliance: none
* Headquarters: Tucson, Arizona 
* Key person(s): Mark Rooks (CEO)
* Fleet size: 3
* Destinations: 32
== History ==
On April 31st, 1999, Arizona Air was founded with the purchase of a Boeing 747-400. On May 5th, they made their first flight, a nonstop flight to Seattle-Tacoma Int’l (KSEA). On January 17th, 2003, they bought a CRJ700 aircraft to make shorter flights, enabling them to have flights to more nearby airports. On May 10, 2010, they purchased 2 aircraft: A F-16 to escort their planes, and a Boeing 747-400F, marking the creation of Arizona Air Cargo.
== Destinations and fleet ==
=== Destinations ===
The main destinations Arizona Air fly to are: 
Seattle (KSEA), Tucson (KTUS), San Francisco (KSFO), Los Angeles (KLAX), San Diego (KSAN), Portland (KPDX), Boise (KBOI), and Vancouver (CYVR).
==== Fleet ====
As of January 13, 2023 Arizona Air operate these aircraft:
* 1 Bombardier CRJ700
* 1 Boeing 747-400
* 1 General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Arizona Air have formerly operated these aircraft:
* 1 Boeing 747-400F
== Incidents ==
* On November 8th, 2012 Arizona Air Cargo Flight 33 was flying from Tucson to Seattle when, cruising at 40,000 feet, an explosion tore a large chunk out of the aircraft. The 2 pilots fought to keep it up, but, 43:17 later, it rolled & descended to the right, and shattered to pieces at 25,000 feet. It killed both pilots, and permanently shut Arizona Air Cargo’s doors.
Category:Airlines