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Age: 39
Employer: Millington
Airport Authority
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
Alma Mater: St. Louis
University
Roy Remington
Executive Director, Millington Airport Authority
Roy Remington was first interested in aviation hearing
stories from a friend's grandfather who was a tailgunner
on a B-17 Flying Fortress in World War II. He started on
a path to become a pilot and switched to aviation engineering.
While working with clients, he became intrigued
by the kinship airport directors have and the range of
duties they undertake in a daily basis. That drove him to
a pursue a career in airport management.
Remington has served as the executive director of the
Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA) for nine years. He
inherited an airport in dire need of recapitalization. The
former air station turned municipal airport faced major
infrastructure challenges, which Remington was able to
address via $40 million in investments.
Remington was elected by his peers in 2019 to serve
as president of the Tennessee Aviation Association. He
has overseen legislative efforts to preserve state airport
funding and has held statewide outreach events for fellow
airport managers.
Making good on his promise, Remington organized
youth outreach events during the show including special
Blue Angels meetings with critically ill Make-A-Wish
children, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
(OBAP) youth, Boy Scout Troops, Sea Cadets, and Civil
Air Patrol squadrons.
In his free time, Remington travels the country as a
volunteer with Dream Flights, a non-profit dedicated to
helping military veterans relive the magic of flight by
gifting them with WWII era biplane rides.
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In 2019, Remington founded the Midsouth Airshow with
the vision of bringing the Blue Angels to Memphis to
inspire the next generation of aerospace and STEM
leaders. Remington made admission to the show free
for children and oversaw the most successful air show
on record while serving as show director in 2022.
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November-December 2022
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of November-December 2022
Inside the Fence
Industry Update
Optimize Airport Efficiency and Safety When Winter Weather Strikes
Long-Life Airport Pavements Set a Standard for Sustainable Infrastructure
Airport Guru
Product Profile
COVER STORY Top 40 Under 40
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November-December 2022 - Optimize Airport Efficiency and Safety When Winter Weather Strikes
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November-December 2022 - Long-Life Airport Pavements Set a Standard for Sustainable Infrastructure
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November-December 2022 - Airport Guru
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