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Memphis International Airport has been trying to get nonstop service restored to Boston since Delta grounded the flight in January 2014 as part of steep cuts at its former hub. -
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Airport lands a new flight, and it’s a big one
Desire for the service was heightened when Indigo Ag announced in 2017 it would establish its North American commercial operations headquarters in Memphis.
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Health Care
Region prepares for coronavirus
From canceled school trips and congregation precautions to ships that didn't sail, the Mid-South deals with a virus far off only in actual contagion.
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Transportation & Logistics
Viking sets April 7 reveal of U.S. cruises, expected to include Memphis
Memphis is expected to be among port cities getting more visitors after Norway-based Viking launches Mississippi River cruises in 2022.
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Byhalia Connection pipeline plan sparks intense reactions
In the path of the proposed Byhalia Connection oil pipeline, residents, environmentalists and government officials are anxious about potential effects on the environment and property values.
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FedEx plane planned for East High’s front lawn
The Shelby County Schools board has applied for a zoning variance to create a static display of a FedEx Beechcraft airplane in front of East High School.
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Airport checkpoint changes will impact spring break travel
As Memphis airport braces for busy spring break season, travelers will find a couple of new wrinkles in security screening procedures and equipment.
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Memphis airport board approves UPS expansion lease
Lease approval accommodates UPS' planned $216 million expansion project, but FedEx will remain the dominant cargo shipper at Memphis International.
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How can Beale St. Landing already need $3.5M of work?
Memphis River Parks Partnership wants to update Beale Street Landing to serve growth in cruises and special events and provide a gateway into Tom Lee Park.
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MEM’s strategic plan shapes future of air service in Memphis
Memphis International Airport's future will be shaped by a new strategic overview outlining projects and priorities for 2020-2024.
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FedEx, pilots reach deal on China flights
FedEx and the Air Line Pilots Association reached an agreement Saturday making flights to and from coronavirus-stricken China voluntary for flight crew members and providing premium pay for crews flying those routes.
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Updated: FedEx Ground unit will deliver some Express packages
FedEx said it will meet the challenge of fast-growing e-commerce by using FedEx Ground to deliver some FedEx Express packages starting in March.
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Railroad pulls container operations out of heart of Memphis
Norfolk Southern discontinued intermodal freight operations at its rail yard in the Buntyn area near the Fairgrounds, a move that's expected to reduce truck traffic among other impacts in a congested urban area.
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Amazon-free FedEx posts lower freight numbers at Memphis airport
FedEx Express moved 3.4% less freight through the Memphis world hub in 2019, with much of the decline coming after it severed ties with Amazon.
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Airport hits record for origin, destination
Memphis International Airport served 4.6 million passengers in 2019, its largest number ever of passengers traveling to or from the Memphis area.
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FedEx Express SVP says his career shows how far a hub worker can go
FedEx's Shannon Brown started his career with the company more than 40 years ago and is now trying to reduce turnover at the Memphis hub.
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FedEx demo day proves sky’s the limit for IT careers
More than 150 Shelby County Schools students witness drone technology and how artificial intelligence is used at the FedEx Experience Center on Jan. 30.
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Transportation & Logistics
Amazon jobs, wages could make big impact in Raleigh, Frayser
Neighborhood leaders hope new jobs will go to area residents, and some say increasing the frequency of bus routes in Frayser and Raleigh would improve the odds for those who don't own cars.
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FedEx taking steps to aid coronavirus relief, protect workers
The Memphis-based company has regular flights between the Bluff City and China as well as 9,500 employees in the country.
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Update: Amazon has ‘no immediate plan’ to serve Memphis International
Citing a previous miscommunication, Amazon said Tuesday it has no immediate plans to fly Amazon Air planes through Memphis International Airport, home base of FedEx Express' global cargo airline.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx warns consumers not to fall for text notification scam
FedEx and authorities are warning consumers about a phishing scam using bogus package tracking notifications.
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FedEx building ‘a better mousetrap’ to corral e-commerce, boost profit
FedEx executives Frederick W. Smith and Alan B. Graf outlined three reasons for long-term optimism, the impact of Postal Service struggles and CEO succession plans during a recent podcast.
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Returns keep FedEx, rivals busy
Double-digit growth in e-commerce returns are providing a bump for FedEx and other carriers as peak season winds down, opening a window of opportunity year-round.
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Coach Penny, chef, whiskey maker among voices guiding travelers at Memphis International Airport
Seven notable Memphians, led by University of Memphis head basketball coach Penny Hardaway, are lending their voices to Memphis International Airport for overhead messages greeting visitors and giving helpful information.
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Blue Angels barnstorm through Millington to promote airshow
A Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet and two elite aviators stopped over at Millington-Memphis Airport Thursday, Jan. 2, to promote the MidSouth Airshow June 20-21.
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