Cirrus Aircraft has revealed the Special Edition Vision Jet (SF50) to commemorate 500 deliveries of the world’s first single-engine personal jet. The Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet for five years and has become a proven asset for business and personal travel, widely utilized by Part 91 and 135 operators. With inflight Wi-Fi and […]
Tennessee
Tennessee Aeronautics Commission Announces Appointment of Wayne Overman
TDOT Aeronautics has announced the appointment of Mr. Wayne Overman to the Tennessee Aeronautics Commission. The Tennessee Aeronautics Commission (TAC) is a governor appointed five-member advisory board to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation who are assigned the duties of assisting in the formulation of relevant policy planning and approving/disapproving all proposed changes in […]
Marshall Stevens to join MSCAA as Vice President of Operations/Chief Operating Officer
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has selected Marshall Stevens as its new Vice President of Operations. Stevens has more than 30 years of aviation experience, most recently as the Deputy Executive Director for Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Middletown, PA, a position he has held since March 2008. He previously served as Airport Manager for […]
Airport Authority to Build New Terminal for Charles W. Baker Airport in Millington
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has approved a construction project that will replace the terminal at Charles W. Baker Airport in Millington. The $2,519,000 project will double the square footage of the terminal, replacing the current 2,400 square foot facility with a 4,950 square foot terminal. Following a bidding process, ViktorHall Construction, LLC was […]
MSCAA Selects Terry Blue to Succeed Scott Brockman as President/CEO
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners has selected Terry Blue as its next President and CEO. Blue, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Scott Brockman, whose retirement will be effective on December 31, 2023. Blue joined MSCAA in 2015 and has more than […]
Jack Sammons Reappointed to Memphis 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. Sammons previously served on the MSCAA board from 2010 until May 2015 and was the chairman of the board from January 2013-May 2015. He […]
Memphis International Airport Celebrates Consolidated Deicing Facility 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. Among the speakers at the event were U.S. Department […]
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. Brockman joined MSCAA in June 2003. He was appointed President and CEO on January 2, 2014, after having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. During Mr. Brockman’s 37-year career, he […]
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Hires New VP of Finance and Administration
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) has hired Sylvester Lavender as its new Vice President Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Lavender, who will begin his new position on August 15, currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Denver International Airport (DEN). In his new role, he will manage MSCAA’s strategic business, prepare […]
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. Ritter has been employed by MSCAA since 2013 and has served as Manager of IT since 2014. He has over 40 years of experience in IT, including network engineering and consulting. […]
