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 […]
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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. […]
TDOT Completes Tennessee Aviation System Plan (TASP), Airport System has $1.5 Billion in Statewide Project Needs
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has completed its two-year-long Tennessee Aviation System Plan (TASP), finding $1.5 billion of project needs at Tennessee’s 78 public-use airports. These projects are needed to maintain current service level, reach a good state of repair, and for expansion to meet future demands. The TASP used data collected for the […]
SkyHarbour Group Opens Private Aviation Campus in Nashville
Sky Harbour Group has announced the opening of a new private aviation campus at Nashville International Airport, marking their arrival in Nashville. This is the second opening of the Company’s soon to be six national private hangar locations and they will be celebrating with an exclusive, invite-only sneak preview. Sky Harbour’s private hangar member experience […]
Memphis International Airport Announces Student Art and Photography Contest Winners
Memphis International Airport (MEM) has announced the winners of its 15th annual High School Visual Arts and Photography Competition. The winners were announced as part of a virtual event, which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/MEMartawards22. The event was produced in partnership with CityCURRENT. Following are this year’s winners: Paintings 1st Place: Meredith Dai, Collierville High […]
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board Passes $143.8M FY 2023 Budget
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to approve a balanced MSCAA budget for Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023). The $143.8 million Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget sets the fees and charges that the airlines pay to the Airport Authority and establishes spending authority for MSCAA […]
Memphis City Council Approves Appointment of Albert Glenn to Airport Authority Board
The Memphis City Council has approved the appointment of Captain Albert T. Glenn to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners. Glenn, who was nominated by City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland, will complete the term vacated by Jim Keras, who is stepping down from the MSCAA board after 15 years of service. […]
Cirrus Aircraft Equips United Aviate Academy with a Fleet of TRAC SR20 for Ab-Initio Pilot Training
Cirrus Aircraft announced that United Aviate Academy (UAA) has purchased a fleet of twenty-five TRAC SR20 aircraft for its program. These advanced, high-performance airplanes will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by a major U.S.-based airline. United Aviate Academy has the option and purchase rights to fifty more […]
TDOT Aeronautics seeking Civil Engineering Manager 1
How to Apply: Interested parties should apply at the following link: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/human-resources-home/tdotcareers.html. Select CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER 1-01272022-26455.
