Statement from Chris Curry

MOBILE, Ala. (October 24, 2024) – "After careful consideration and discussions with the Board of Directors, I have made the decision to step down as President of Mobile Airport Authority. I resign with immense pride in the progress that we have made together over the past several years serving the community of Mobile and beyond. This decision comes after careful consideration, and I am confident that the dedicated staff of MAA and the Board of Directors will continue to build on our shared vision, and I remain supportive of their future efforts. It has been an honor to serve in this role and I look forward to the next chapter in my journey and also wish continued success for MAA in its mission,” Chris Curry, Former President Mobile Airport Authority.


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.