STENNIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECEIVES DIGICAST EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR AIRPORT TRAINING

June 23, 2025

KILN, MISS: Stennis International Airport is proud to announce it has received the Digicast Excellence Award for Airport Training from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). This esteemed award recognizes Stennis International Airport's outstanding commitment to employee training and professional development.

The Digicast Excellence Award signifies that Stennis International Airport employees have completed a significant amount of federally mandated, airport-specific training and continuing education courses utilizing ANTN Digicast’s advanced web-based training system. This comprehensive training covers critical areas, including airport operations, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), security protocols, and essential customer service skills, as well as crucial FAA-required recurrent training.

“We are honored to receive the AAAE ANTN Digicast Training Excellence Award. This recognition reflects our team's unwavering commitment to professional development and operational excellence. By prioritizing training excellence, we ensure our airport remains a safe and efficient airport for our community and stakeholders. I’m incredibly proud of our Operations, Maintenance, and ARFF staff for their dedication to professional development and excellence in every area of airport operations.”

Austin Jenkins, Stennis International Airport Director.

The AAAE's annual Digicast Excellence Awards are presented to airports that demonstrate exceptional performance in their training programs, evaluated based on the total number of training programs completed and the overall number of employees trained at each airport. Stennis International Airport's achievement highlights its proactive approach to ensuring its staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills required for excellence in airport management and operations.

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About Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission  

As the county economic development authority, the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is committed to fostering business investment and job creation. Their focus lies in attracting manufacturing, defense, aviation, and aerospace-related projects to the county. The organization manages the Stennis International Airport and Port Bienville Industrial Park, while also providing support to the Stennis Space Center, NASA’s leading facility for rocket engine testing.