Leadership Changes at Memphis International Airport
A new chapter is about to begin for Memphis International Airport. With a state law set to go into effect on July 1, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority will soon see its board restructured by newly appointed members from the State of Tennessee. While this transition has naturally raised questions across Memphis, Board Chairman Wright Cox is underscoring what really matters most to the community: the people who make the airport—and the city—run.
Why People Matter Most
Chairman Cox, representing the Memphis Airport Authority, stressed in a recent interview with The Commercial Appeal that keeping the ‘right people’ on board is vital, especially during this transition. Memphis International is known across the Mid-South, not just for its world-class facilities and central role in air cargo, but for the spirit and service its team brings to travelers from around the globe. As new board members come in, local leaders are determined to maintain that signature Memphis hospitality.
What Changes and What Stays the Same
The newly structured board will bring more state involvement in the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. Yet, flights will continue as scheduled, FedEx’s global hub will keep buzzing, and Memphians can expect the same commitment to service and growth. The focus, according to Cox, will stay on the airport’s staff and the traveling public—a message that should resonate with anyone invested in Memphis’s future.
Stay Up to Date
For more updates or to learn how this change might affect future travel, visit the official Memphis International Airport website. This is Memphis—we know transformation, and we know how to keep people at the heart of what we do.
Original Story by , The Commercial Appeal at https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/business/development/2026/06/18/memphis-airport-chairman-says-right-people-vital-amid-state-takeover/90591130007/
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