The City of Albuquerque this week officially named Richard McCurley director of aviation, where he will oversee Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). In addition, Brian Boyd has been named deputy director of ABQ operations.
McCurley has spent more than 30 years in airport operations at both the Houston Airport System and ABQ. Under his leadership as both deputy director and interim director he helped guide ABQ through COVID-19 by implementing safety protocols and maintaining the airport’s essential operations.
“We’re grateful to have these experienced City leaders heading up aviation,” said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. “This is the right team to expand service and economic development at the Sunport. We’re continuing to pursue new opportunities for our city that bring in smart growth.”
Boyd has 20 years of airport operations and management experience from his time at the Houston Airport System where he worked in operations, environmental and safety at all three Houston airports.
“I look forward to joining the team at the Sunport, and continuing to forge a path of innovation alongside Director McCurley,” said Boyd. “I am pleased to be able to apply my knowledge and experience in aviation from my time spent at the Houston Airport System to this position.”
