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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.

MEM2Nash 2023 Memphis Delegation

MEM, Greater Memphis Chamber Lobby for Support for International Air Service

Last week, representatives from the Memphis International Airport (MEM) were part of a delegation led by the Greater Memphis Chamber that traveled to Nashville for their annual MEM2NASH trip. The purpose of MEM2NASH is to bring the business priorities of the Memphis region to the Governor, state legislators, and administration officials.

2022: A Year of Reinvention for MEM

2022 was a pivotal year in the history of Memphis International Airport (MEM). A new $245 million passenger concourse, the launch of Spirit Airlines, the return of near prepandemic-level passenger traffic, and a new $309 million centralized deicing facility highlighted a year of reinvention for MEM.

Jack Sammons Reappointed to Airport Authority Board

The Memphis City Council has confirmed the reappointment of Jack Sammons to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) board of commissioners. Sammons was nominated by City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland.

Airport Authority issues 2022 Business Diversity Development annual report

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has released its Business Diversity Development (BDD) report for the Fiscal Year 2022 (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022).

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.

MEM Modernized Concourse

Airport Authority to host public meetings October 25 and 26 to present Master Plan Update

Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host public information meetings on October 25 and 26 to present details of its current Master Plan Update (MPU). Both sessions will be held in the Central Ballroom of the Holiday Inn – University of Memphis.

Scott Brockman

Airport Authority President and CEO Scott Brockman to retire in December 2023

Scott Brockman, President and CEO of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA), has announced that he will retire effective December 31, 2023. The MSCAA board will now begin a process to identify and select Brockman’s successor as CEO.

Sylvester Lavender

Airport Authority hires Sylvester Lavender as new Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has hired Sylvester Lavender as its new Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Lavender will begin his new position on August 15, 2022.

Zach Shaw and David Ritter

MSCAA names new directors of IT, maintenance

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the promotions of David Ritter as Director of Information Technology and Zach Shaw as Director of Maintenance.