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Airport Authority statement on board resolution to rename MEM in honor of Fred Smith

This morning, the MSCAA board passed a resolution to rename Memphis International Airport in honor of Fred Smith. Click the article here to read the statement from President/CEO, Terry Blue, and download the full resolution text.

Fred Smith, Founder of FedEx

MSCAA and Memphis International Airport mourn the passing of FedEx founder, Fred Smith

“The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority extends its deepest condolences to the Smith family and FedEx. Fred was an innovator, a leader, and a cornerstone of the Memphis community. His impact on the airport and our great city cannot be overstated.” – Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Chairman, Michael Keeney

Advancement of drone safety continues in FAA UAS BEYOND Program

The UAS/drone teams at MSCAA and FedEx continue to support the FAA UAS BEYOND program, whose goal is to safely advance the introduction of UAS (drones) into the national airspace.

MSCAA, FedEx continue drone operations through FAA’s BEYOND program

he Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) and FedEx Express (FedEx) continue working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop safe procedures for drone operations within the perimeter of an FAA-towered airport as part of FAA’s BEYOND drone program.

Memphis International Airport celebrates Consolidated De-Icing Facility (CDF) Grand Opening

The grand opening for Memphis International Airport’s Consolidated De-Icing Facility was held on Tuesday, November 29. Dignitaries and leaders from Memphis and Washington, D.C. joined the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority in celebrating the facility, which was completed just in time for the heavy holiday cargo season.

Afternoon FedEx flight on TWY N heading to RWY 18R for departure

Preliminary Report: Memphis International Airport is world’s top cargo airport

Memphis International Airport (MEM) has regained its status as the world’s busiest cargo airport, according to preliminary 2020 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International (ACI). The last time MEM held the top spot in the cargo rankings was 2009.

FedEx World Hub

Memphis International Airport maintains ranking as world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport; MEM is busiest cargo airport in North America

MEMPHIS, TENN. (March 19, 2019) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) has maintained its status as the world’s second busiest cargo airport and the busiest cargo airport in North America, according to preliminary 2018 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International. More than 4.47 million metric tonnes of cargo were handled at MEM in…
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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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FedEx World Hub

Memphis International Airport maintains status as world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport; MEM is busiest cargo airport in North America

MEMPHIS, TENN. (April 19, 2018) – Memphis International Airport (MEM) has maintained its ranking as the world’s 2nd busiest cargo airport and the busiest cargo airport in North America, according to preliminary 2017 world airport traffic rankings released by Airports Council International. In 2017, more than 4.33 million metric tonnes of cargo were handled at MEM,…
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