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<strong>&ldquo;Frontier&rsquo;s addition of Atlanta service is a very positive development for our passengers, providing a low-cost option to the world&rsquo;s busiest passenger airport,&rdquo; said Michael Keeney, chairman of the airport authority board of commissioners.</strong>&nbsp;(Plan-B Net Zero/News Aktuell via AP)Transportation & Logistics

Frontier Airlines to add nonstop route between Memphis and Atlanta

“Frontier’s addition of Atlanta service is a very positive development for our passengers, providing a low-cost option to the world’s busiest passenger airport,” said Michael Keeney, Chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

By Sophia Surrett September 05, 2025
Transportation & Logistics

South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees. 

By Sophia Surrett September 03, 2025
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Airport expects 50,000 travelers Labor Day weekend

Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.

By Sophia Surrett August 28, 2025
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FedEx lays off hundreds in Shelby County

FedEx Corp. filed a notification with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development detailing the layoffs at its facilities.

By Sophia Surrett August 27, 2025

  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    If elected to FedEx board, count on Richard Smith for legacy, family vote

    Analysts expect the younger Smith will have no difficulty being elected as the 13th member of what has long been a 12-member FedEx board.

    By Jane Roberts August 26, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Southwest Airlines adds more flights for three major cities

    The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026. 

    By Sophia Surrett August 21, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    $50.6M in federal grants awarded to Memphis International Airport

    “Memphis International Airport isn’t just the busiest cargo airport in North America; it’s a critical gateway for passengers and businesses,” said Congressman Steve Cohen in a release. “These federal resources strengthen our economy, support jobs, and ensure Memphis remains connected as a vital hub to the rest of the world.”

    By Sophia Surrett August 20, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Charles River Labs cuts expansion plans by $140M

    The change is a result of “unforeseen regulator and economic uncertainties associated with the specialized health manufacturing industry,” according to documents.

    By Dima Amro August 20, 2025
  • Sports

    FedEx logo will appear in end zone at Liberty Bowl

    The relationship with FedEx continues to be a game-changer for a Memphis sports department looking to keep up in the new revenue-sharing era.

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    Memphis Tigers sports teams will honor Fred Smith

    By Frank Bonner II August 20, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Late FedEx founder’s son nominated to company’s board of directors

    “Richard possesses extensive FedEx experience and will represent the legacy and values of his father and family on the Board of Directors,” said chairman of the board.

    By Sophia Surrett August 18, 2025
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx finds new executive from outside the company

    FedEx Corp. announced a former Accenture Technology executive will replace a recently exited FedEx executive. 

    By Sophia Surrett August 13, 2025
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx exec will get multimillion-dollar cash payout

    FedEx filings detail a cash payment and more for the former executive vice president.

    By Sophia Surrett August 12, 2025
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

    Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life. Of course, Smith himself might not have liked all the fuss. He would have told us to get back to work.

    By Geoff Calkins August 16, 2025
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    ‘We will keep flying, Fred’: Mourners honor FedEx founder

    “He opened doors for generations of entrepreneurs to proudly go through in the Bluff City,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. “Fred Smith didn’t just build a company. He built belief.” 

    By Sophia Surrett August 12, 2025
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    Ford says it will roll out a new, faster way to build EVs

    The new Ford Universal EV Platform is designed to make the manufacturing process faster. The company said it requires less space and offers better ergonomics to improve safety and reduce physical strain on workers. 

    By Aisling Mäki August 11, 2025
  • Premium City of Memphis

    MATA proposes hope for Downtown trolleys but says it needs more money to run them

    MATA does not have enough money to operate the trolleys even as it works to ready vehicles for a potential return. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 11, 2025
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    As airport works to ease parking issues, it finds new management company

    The Atlanta-based company will oversee security, customer assistance and more. 

    By Sophia Surrett July 25, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx executive vice president to step down

    “I am confident in our strong foundation, long-term strategy, and talented team as we move forward into this next chapter,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx’s president and CEO.

    By Sophia Surrett July 18, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx lays off about 15 local employees

    FedEx continues layoffs in pursuit of two initiatives the company started two years ago to streamline operations and maximize efficiency. 

    By Sophia Surrett July 18, 2025
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    Delta to pause new nonstop route from Memphis in 2026

    The Atlanta-based airline will temporarily stop the service for four months.

    By Sophia Surrett July 15, 2025
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    Flying for July Fourth? Here’s what to know about the Memphis airport

    Memphis International Airport expects more than 59,000 travelers to pass through its TSA checkpoint during the July Fourth holiday travel period from July 1-7. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 05, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Airport to be named after FedEx founder

    Memphis International Airport is to be renamed after Frederick W Smith, the late founder and executive chairman of FedEx.

    By Sophia Surrett June 26, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx leadership uncertain about 2026 outlook

    A moment of reflection for FedEx founder Fred Smith opened the company’s annual earnings call Tuesday, June 24.

    By Sophia Surrett June 25, 2025
  • Business

    Logistics company signs over operations to Medtronic

    Airways Boulevard site will be the largest distribution center in Medtronic’s network.

    By Dima Amro June 25, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx Corp. appoints new board chair

    The new chair of the FedEx board was previously the interim president of the University of Memphis, CEO of Saks Inc. and the lead director of the board of Pilot Flying J. 

    By Sophia Surrett June 23, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Fred Smith upped world’s expectations, all from Memphis

    Jack Sammons spent a portion of Saturday with the FedEx founder: “No matter how routine our regular conversations ... every time I talked to him, I felt like I was talking to Thomas Edison, an individual who changed the world.”

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    ‘Most important Memphian of all time’ has died

    By Jane Roberts June 23, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Memphis airport could soon bear FedEx founder’s name

    The Memphis and Shelby County Airport Authority will introduce plan to rename Memphis’ airport in honor of the aviator, businessman and hometown hero Fred Smith. 

    By Jane Roberts June 23, 2025
  • Premium Transportation & Logistics

    FedEx to open its own power substation in July

    The substation is on Democrat Road and will provide power to the hub without adding strain to the Memphis Light, Gas and Water grid.

    By Sophia Surrett June 15, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    Tennessee leaders push federal legislation to fix roads around airports

    The Don’t Miss Your Flight Act would “create a discretionary grant program” and use existing funds for improvements to road, bridge, tunnel, passenger-rail or transit projects at or within 5 miles of a public airport.

    By Sophia Surrett June 05, 2025

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