Leadership

New Orleans Aviation Board

The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is governed by the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB), which was created in 1943 to oversee the administration, operation, and maintenance of the new airport. The Board represents the City in all aviation matters in consultation with state, national, and international government agencies. It is an unattached board under the executive branch of the New Orleans City Government.

All members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans with the approval of the City Council. The terms are for five years and they serve without compensation. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected annually by the other Board members.

Current NOAB members:

Chairman Judge Michael G. Bagneris

Vice Chairman Mr. Doug Thornton

Hon. Neil C. Abramson

Mr. Gregory W. Carroll

Mr. Todd Francis

Chief Justice (Ret.) Bernette J. Johnson

Ms. Ruth Kullman

Mr. Roger H. Ogden

Mr. Gary Smith, Sr.

Executive Staff

Kevin Dolliole

Director of Aviation

With over 40 years of experience in various facets of the aviation industry, Dolliole applies advanced, innovative approaches to air service development, customer service initiatives, and construction project management. He is involved in many organizations that are dedicated to the advancement of aviation and related industries. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA). He is also a member of the Airports Council International-World (ACI-World) Governing Board, American Association of Airport Executives’ (AAAE) Policy Review Committee, and previously served on the Board of Directors for Airports Consultants Council.

As a New Orleans native, he began his aviation career at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport before going on to lead and transform the San Antonio and St. Louis Airports. During his tenure at San Antonio International Airport, he managed the makeover of the airport’s concession program and facility renovations that resulted in prestigious awards from Airport Revenue News for the best concession program for a small airport. While in St. Louis, Dolliole lured new air service to the city and oversaw a substantial $1.1 billion airfield improvement and runway construction project.

Once again back at the helm of Armstrong International, he continues to effectively manage operational, organizational, and development initiatives like the new $1 billion airport terminal that opened in fall 2019. Under his leadership, MSY was named Best Airport in North America among airports serving 5-15 million passengers in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Airports Council International’s Airport Service Quality program and ranked as the number one large airport in North America for customer satisfaction based on J.D. Power’s 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.

Dolliole was also selected as Airport Minority Advisory Council’s William “Bill” Jennings Airport Director of the Year in 2024, Airport Experience News’ 2020 Director of the Year in the Medium Airports Category as well as Biz New Orleans Magazine’s 2019 CEO of the Year.

Hours

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is open 24 hours daily, including holidays.

Administrative office hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (M-F)