MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 30, 2020) – The UrbanArt Commission (UAC), in partnership with the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced its finalists for five new public art opportunities as part of the Concourse B reimagining. In February, UAC released three Calls to Artists for five new permanent artworks including a $350,000 suspended sculpture project…
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Funds will help offset lost revenue due to COVID-19 pandemic MEMPHIS, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) will receive more than $24.68 million in relief funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program (CARES) Act airport grants that were announced Tuesday…
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Like many other airports around the nation, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is experiencing a reduction in passenger traffic this week as concerns about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) have increased. While specific numbers are not yet available, MEM expects that passenger numbers will be significantly below previous projections for Spring Break. As a result, the airport…
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Passengers advised to arrive at airport 2 hours before departure MEMPHIS, Tenn. (March 9, 2020) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for another busy spring break travel period, with the heaviest travel days taking place March 12-15. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to screen about 33,600 passengers and employees during this period, a…
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NOTE: Read January 2022 updated news on Delta’s nonstop MEM-BOS route here: https://flymemphis.com/2022/01/14/delta-air-lines-to-launch-nonstop-memphis-boston-service-in-september/ MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 6, 2020) – Delta Air Lines has announced that it will launch daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) starting October 4, 2020. Boston was previously MEM’s top unserved destination, with an…
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The UrbanArt Commission (UAC) is pleased to announce five new commission opportunities for site-specific art installations throughout the re-imagined Concourse B at the Memphis International Airport. These five commissions are part of a $1.5 million art program that will contribute to the modernization and reimagination of the terminal. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is in the midst…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 14, 2020) – The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has updated its Strategic Overview, a focused, comprehensive plan that outlines the organization’s goals between 2020-2024. The plan will act as a road map for Memphis International Airport (MEM) and MSCAA’s two general aviation airports for the next five years, ensuring improvement across…
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Memphis, TN (February 13, 2020) – Asylon, a Philadelphia based security drone robotics company that designs, manufactures and integrates software and hardware, is the latest addition to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s (MSCAA’s) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program (IPP) team. In its role with the Memphis UAS IPP, Asylon will work with FedEx Express…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 4, 2020) – 2019 ended with a flourish for Memphis International Airport (MEM), with the airport experiencing its busiest December since 2007 at the checkpoint. The hustle and bustle of the recent holiday season was indicative of MEM’s continued growth and set the stage for another year of milestones and exciting projects. Following…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 31, 2020) – On February 20, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host a Business Diversity Development (BDD) workshop for local, minority and women-owned businesses at the airport’s Project Center at 4225 Airways Boulevard. The workshop, entitled “BDD Talks,” will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will feature Darius…
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