For the 16th straight year Memphis International Airport was named by Airports Council International as the world's busiest air cargo airport. Memphis again beat out Hong Kong. In 2007, 3,840,574 tons of cargo moved through Memphis International.
Now before you say, so what - consider the economic impact of all that air cargo. Between Fed Ex and all of the companies that either service Fed Ex or are here because of Fed Ex and our airport, the majority of people in our region have jobs tied to that airport. So being number one again is a huge sign for our regional economy.
The Memphis Area Regional Chamber of Commerce is busy moving forward with an aerotropolis plan that would treat the airport as the economic engine that it is rather than something to be pushed outside of town and ignored. The Brooks Road Redevelopment Plan is just the first part of that idea. The overall concept is to help foster all kinds of business development around the airport. Being number one and seeing the dollars roll into the region is certainly a great thing.
One of the many reasons Memphis International is doing so well is Richard White. Richard White is the head of properties and business development. He was recently honored by Air Cargo World magazine for excellence in airport management and operations and for helping Memphis International be recognized as a top airport. Richard White, Larry Cox and all of the management team at Memphis International should be congratulated.
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