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Nathan Luce

Airport Authority promotes Nathan Luce to Director of Procurement

MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 21, 2019) – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the promotion of Nathan Luce as its new Director of Procurement. In his new role, Luce will oversee the operations of the Procurement department, which is responsible for managing the Airport Authority’s purchasing, bidding, and contract services. In addition, the department coordinates…
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901 Drones launch pad

Airport and partners to host public meeting for drone pilot program on February 27

MEMPHIS, TENN. (February 13, 2019) – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) and its partners in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 27. The meeting will take place at the University of Memphis Holiday Inn at 6 pm. The meeting will…
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jan19 cargo pax growth chart

MEM posts strong growth numbers in 2018; 5.4% increase in passengers, 3.08% increase in cargo vs. 2017

MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 30, 2019) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) continued its strong growth trends in 2018, posting significant increases in passenger and cargo traffic compared to 2017. More than 4.4 million passengers passed through MEM in 2018, an increase of more than 200,000 from 2017. 2018 marks the fourth straight year of increased passengers. …
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landing gear

Airport Authority receives $3 million state grant for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility

MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 28, 2019) – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has been awarded a $3 million grant from the State of Tennessee’s Department of Transportation as part of the Aeronautics Economic Development Fund. The funds will be used toward the design and site development for a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar at MEM.…
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901 Drones launch pad

First quarter of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority drone pilot program features 43 successful flights

MEMPHIS, TENN. (January 3, 2019) – Since August, Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) partners have conducted 43 successful drone flights as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Integration Pilot Program (UAS IPP). The flights were part of the first phase of development in low risk areas to help develop operational procedures,…
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Memphis International Airport offers travel tips for Christmas week

Memphis International Airport is preparing for another busy holiday travel week as Christmas approaches. Here are some tips for holiday passengers: Arrive Early & Check with Airlines Prior to Traveling MEM is recommending that travelers arrive at the airport at least two hours before their departure time to ensure that they have plenty of time…
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Downtown Memphis

Economic impact reports detail airport contributions at national and local level

MEMPHIS, TENN. (December 19, 2018) – Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) recently announced the findings of its most recent economic impact study, Taking America Beyond the Horizon: The Economic Impact of Commercial Service Airports in 2017. The study summarizes the economic benefits that the 493 commercial airports in the U.S. make to the national economy. The Economic…
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Fantasy Flight

Fantasy Flight to take children from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to the “North Pole” Wednesday

MEMPHIS, TN (December 11, 2018) – Delta Air Lines and Memphis International Airport will host the annual “Fantasy Flight” to the “North Pole” for patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and their families on Wednesday, December 12. Children will arrive at the airport at 5 p.m. Wednesday to check in and receive special boarding…
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Business Diversity Development 2018 Annual Report Cover

Airport issues 2018 Business Diversity Development annual report

Disadvantaged, minority, women-owned businesses comprise 30% of spending MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 30, 2018) –Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has released its 2018 Business Diversity Development report. According to the report, Disadvantaged, Minority and Women Business Enterprises (D/M/WBEs) were awarded 30% of the $55 million total spent in the areas of construction, professional services and goods…
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Michael Fulton

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority’s Fulton selected as Memphis Business Journal “Top 40 under 40” honoree

MEMPHIS, TENN. (November 26, 2018) – Michael Fulton, Government Affairs Director for Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), was recently selected as one of the Memphis Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” honorees. According to Memphis Business Journal, “Each year, MBJ honors the best and brightest young professionals in the Mid-South who are making a difference in…
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