MEM airport relatively quiet despite flight cuts
Travelers starting from Memphis seemed unaffected Friday by the current reduction in flights, but some people flying into Memphis told a different story.
Travelers starting from Memphis seemed unaffected Friday by the current reduction in flights, but some people flying into Memphis told a different story.
FedEx released a statement on Thursday, Nov. 6, saying it’s monitoring the FAA’s plans to adjust nationwide flight capacity and is developing the “necessary operational modifications.”
International Paper announced it will outsource all information technology operations to the multinational technology firm Infosys.
The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board approved $57 million in funding for a portion of the Memphis International Airport’s $700 million renovation.
International Paper’s bag operations are in California, Oregon and Texas, specializing in kraft paper-bag manufacturing.
Crescent Park Corp., an outsourcing packaging partner and fulfillment company, will close Dec. 31.
Most of the 152 employees will be laid off by early December.
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For several hours between Tuesday, Oct. 7, to Wednesday, Oct. 8, Nashville air traffic was controlled from Memphis.
The peak days are expected to see about 11,000 passengers per day.
Mallory Alexander, founded in 1925, is a full-service logistics provider for manufacturers, retailers and other storage and shipment suppliers worldwide.
The new financial leader of the logistics giant’s less-than-truckload division spinoff is a former exec of a Fortune 100 company.
The factory was expected to be part of Ford Motor Co.’s BlueOval City supply chain.
More than 850 participants ranging in age from 4 to 92 are expected for the inaugural Runway 5K at Memphis International Airport.
However, FedEx Freight segment operating results fell.
A former FedEx board member suggested President Donald Trump send the National Guard to Memphis.
The airport improvements, funded in part by $50.6 million in federal grants, will take about six years.
The trust controlling city funding to the Memphis Area Transit Authority is the result of discontent by City Council members as well as the City of Memphis administration about the bus system’s interim leadership.
“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.
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.
Labor Day weekend travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before their scheduled departure time.
FedEx Corp. filed a notification with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development detailing the layoffs at its facilities.
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.
The additional flights will begin on March 6, 2026.
“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.”
The change is a result of “unforeseen regulator and economic uncertainties associated with the specialized health manufacturing industry,” according to documents.
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“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.
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