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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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MEMPHIS, TN (November 12, 2018) – With recent passenger growth trends matching increased capacity by airlines, Memphis International Airport (MEM) is preparing for a significant surge in travelers during the Thanksgiving travel period. The airport estimates that as many as 1,000-1,500 additional passengers per day could travel through MEM during this time. As a result,…
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MEMPHIS, TENN. (October 22, 2018) – American Airlines will add an additional frequency between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) on January 7, 2019. The airline will run four nonstop flights between MEM and DCA on weekdays, with one flight on Saturday and two on Sunday. The airline will use…
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