Adam Baxmeyer

Adam is the Director of the Purdue University Airport in West Lafayette, Indiana. A proud Boilermaker, Adam is only the sixth person to hold this position since the airport’s founding as the first university-owned airport in the United States in 1930.

Previously, he was one of the original Operations Supervisors at the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, and the Director of Operations and Facilities at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in the twin cities of Bloomington/Normal, Illinois.

Adam is a Certified Member of AAAE, earned a B.S. in Aviation Administration from Purdue, and currently is pursuing a master’s of public administration from Purdue University Global.

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Award Category: Private Network Excellence in Airports Winner: Ericsson Partner: Purdue University & Saab Ericsson, in collaboration with Purdue University and Saab, has been honored with the 2024 TeckNexus Award for “Private Network Excellence in Airports” for deploying a private 5G network at Purdue University Airport, transforming it into a “living laboratory” for aviation innovation. This initiative sets a new standard for airport operations by enhancing connectivity, enabling real-time data communication, and supporting advanced aviation applications such as autonomous systems, flight operations management, drone detection, and electric aircraft charging. By optimizing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability, the private 5G network addresses complex challenges in the aviation industry. This deployment underscores Ericsson’s leadership in leveraging private 5G technology to modernize airport environments, paving the way for smarter, safer, and more sustainable air travel solutions globally.

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