The AOPA Foundation, which offers a free high school aviation STEM curriculum to more than 1,400 schools across the country, will visit three Tennessee cities over the next month to introduce the program to educators and school leaders. The goal is to expand access to STEM and aviation education statewide. In partnership with the Tennessee […]
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Airport Authority promotes Nichole Love to Director of Human Resources
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced the promotion of Nichole Love to Director of Human Resources. In this new role, Love will oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and talent development. Love has been a valuable member of the MSCAA team for eight years, previously serving as the Assistant Director […]
MSCAA and Memphis International Airport Mourn the Passing of FedEx Founder, Fred Smith
Courtesy of Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority extended 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.” Fred Smith was an entrepreneur and visionary who had […]
Delta Launches Nonstop Service Between Memphis and Austin
Delta Air Lines has launched daily nonstop service between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Delta is utilizing a 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft for the route. Tickets are on sale at www.delta.com. The Austin flight brings Delta’s number of current destinations at MEM to eight, joining Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, […]
APSU’s Final Science on Tap for Spring 2025 Takes Flight in May
The Austin Peay State University (APSU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will host its final Science on Tap of the semester beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Strawberry Alley Ale Works. Charles Weigandt, associate professor and director of APSU’s aviation science program, will present “Rotor-Magic: The Science that Defies Gravity,” […]
TAC and TDOT Aeronautics Division Issue Airport Awards
The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) and TDOT Aeronautics Division recognized excellence in airports in the state with the issuance of awards at the Tennessee Aviation Association’s (TAA) 2025 Airports Conference in Murfreesboro, TN, late last month. The awards are given to commend recipients for their hard work, diligence, and devoted efforts in improving airports, airport […]
Memphis International and RDU Among Airports Recording Record Passenger Traffic in 2024
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport are among U.S. airports recording record passenger numbers in 2024. MEM experienced a milestone year, highlighted by a record number of 4.9 million origin and destination (O&D) passengers traveling through the airport. These numbers reflected an increase of nearly 81,000 passengers compared to 2023. RDU finished strong […]
Ben Munson Named President of Contour Aviation
Contour Aviation has announced the appointment of Ben Munson as President, effective January 6, 2025. He will report to Matt Chaifetz, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. At Contour, Munson will have oversight of the company’s day-to-day operations, including dispatch and related flight activity, maintenance, commercial planning, finance, and human resources. “Ben and I have worked […]
Northern Plains UAS Test Site Partners with Tennessee DOT to Create Vantis-Like System
The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) have announced a monumental partnership to develop a system like Vantis (North Dakota’s beyond-visual-line-of-sight system) in Tennessee, aimed at enhancing its UAS program over the next five years. NPUASTS provided a comprehensive proposal to assist in the planning, development, implementation, and […]
Airport Authority Selects Wes Blair as New Chief of Police
Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has announced James “Wes” Blair as its next Memphis Airport police chief. With a proven track record in law enforcement, education, and leadership, Blair brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. MSCAA’s current and longtime police chief, Jerry Brandon, is retiring in the Fall of 2024. […]
