JMAA contingent to Parish air show

JACKSON, Miss. - The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) will be traveling to the 53rd annual international Paris Air Show for nearly two weeks from June 14-25. Among those approved for travel includes Chairman LaWanda D. Harris, Vice-Chairman Lee A. Bernard Jr., Commissioners James L. Henley Jr., Robert E. Martin, Lucius Wright; and three staff members. The Paris Air Show, held biennially, is described as a major resource for the aerospace industry worldwide. The show runs from June 17-23. Minutes from JMAA’s March 25 meeting, the board voted unanimously to attend the event, and estimated the total cost of the trip at $40,000. The Mississippi Development Authority regularly visits the Paris Air Show and will have a booth this year from June 17-19. MDA spokesperson Melissa Scallan reported prior participation has resulted in GE Aviation, Raytheon and Airbus doing business in Mississippi. Five MDA employees will be going to Paris. (Source: WLBT 05/08/19)