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Safety assessments mixed over loss of air traffic tower guidance

Ted Carter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:30:56 +0000

The early April shutdown of a handful of air traffic control towers at small airports around Mississippi should not diminish flight safety, airport operators say. But directors at a couple of the airports say loss of the towers is worrisome nonetheless. And at the national level, aviation trade organizations are raising concerns over flight safety. [...]

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March 15, 2013- Chuck McIntosh

Chuck McIntosh — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:50:41 +0000

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Q&A: Dirk B. Vanderleest, CEO, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority

Wally Northway — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 06:00:54 +0000

Jackson’s Sky chief Fascination with airports turns into a career Dirk Vanderleest always knew he wanted to be involved in the airport industry. He is certainly involved, serving as CEO of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and overseeing both the Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field Airport in Jackson. The MBJ recently caught up with [...]

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Jackson Municipal Airport Authority – Medium Category 9th Place

Nash Nunnery — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:01:25 +0000

“Where Business Gets Done” is the motto of the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA). The organization owns, operates and manages both the Jackson-Evers International Airport and Hawkins Field, and through its five airline business partners, provides direct passenger service to 11 cities daily. A self-described “employee-friendly” business, JMAA’s goal is to become not only one [...]

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Sullivan named MBJ’s Businesswoman of the Year

Nash Nunnery — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:15:32 +0000

Janet Sullivan loves her job. In fact, she enjoys it so much that on many weekends while others are having fun, Sullivan can often be found working in her Natchez office. As special projects coordinator for the Southern District of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, Sullivan’s dedication to both her profession and the community has [...]

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