MDOT Q2 24

by | Jun 21, 2024

MDOT REPORT By Josh Stubbs, Director MDOT Aeronautics The first round of Strategic Multi-Modal has wrapped up, and it delivered about $10.5 million to nine airports. Even so, there were a number of good projects that were not able to be funded as there just wasn’t...

President Message q2 24

by | Jun 21, 2024

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings MAA Members, We recently wrapped up Aviation Month as first proclaimed by the state legislature in 2011. The designation highlights airports’ value to the state’s intermodal transportation system and its economy. In addition, since...

Remembering Terry Anderson

by | Jun 21, 2024

Remembering Terry Anderson We sadly say good-bye to former MAA board member Terry Anderson, who passed away on June 10. A retired Navy pilot, former Tupelo Regional Airport director and aviation enthusiast, his leadership in our organization was highly valued as was...

TL Long-term Plans 24

by | Jun 21, 2024

Jackson County Airport Authority Officials, Advisory Committee Announce Long-Term Plans and Major Expansion Project at Trent Lott International Airport Courtesy of Trent Lott International Airport On June 12, the Jackson County Airport Authority officials at Trent...

Olive Branch Lighting 24

by | Jun 21, 2024

Airfield Lighting Upgrade at Olive Branch By David Taylor, Jr., Airport DirectorOlive Branch Airport/Olive Branch Aviation The Olive Branch Airport is currently in the process of replacing all airfield lighting with new LED light fixtures. Runway, taxiways, distance...