Statement from the Mobile Airport Authority Board of Directors Chairman

MOBILE, Ala. (October 24, 2024) – “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Chris Curry following his decision to step down as President of the Mobile Airport Authority. Over the past several years, Mr. Curry has been an integral part of the growth and success at the Airport, and we appreciate his leadership and the impact he has made. We fully support his decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. The Board looks forward to sharing news about new leadership in the near future and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition as we continue to serve our community with excellence towards fulfilling our mission,” said Board of Directors Chairman, Elliot Maisel.


About Mobile Airport Authority
The Mobile Airport Authority owns and operates Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), Mobile International Airport (BFM), Brookley Aeroplex and St. Elmo Airport generating $2 Billion in economic value for Alabama. Delta Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines serve the Mobile Regional Airport, providing direct service to five major hubs: Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte, Houston, and Washington D.C. MOB is also home to Airbus Space and Defense.

Mobile International Airport (BFM), strategically located near the Port of Mobile, is a vital link to multimodal connectivity, integrating maritime, rail, trucking, and aviation operations. Construction for a new terminal and parking garage at BFM is underway, with an anticipated completion in July 2025, coinciding with the relocation of all commercial air traffic in November 2025. Breeze Airways provides nonstop service to Orlando from BFM. The airport proudly houses the Airbus Final Assembly Line, Airbus Engineering, ST Aerospace, and Continental Motors, showcasing its prominence in the aviation industry.

The Brookley Aeroplex, a thriving industrial complex, supports BFM’s operations, accommodating more than ninety businesses, including supply chain providers and others supporting the transportation industry.

St. Elmo Airport is located about eighteen miles from the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, primarily caters to corporate and private aircraft needs.