The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) has announced the engagement of Brakkam Aviation Management, LLC (Brakkam) to provide interim executive leadership and strategic support during the transition period following the departure of its permanent Chief Executive Officer. This collaboration aims to ensure operational continuity and enhance the efficiency, safety, customer experience, financial sustainability, and environmental stewardship of the airports managed by ABAA. Brakkam will also assist in the recruitment of a new CEO and advise on improvements to meet international aviation standards. ABAA, established under the Airport Authority Act of 2006, oversees the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua and the Barbuda International Airport in Barbuda. This partnership comes at a crucial juncture as ABAA prepares for the 2026 ICAO audit and certification of both airports. ABAA Chairman Rolston Potter emphasized the importance of this engagement, stating, ‘Brakkam’s proven expertise in global aviation management will position ABAA to exceed international standards and solidify its role as a key international hub.’ Brakkam, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, boasts a distinguished portfolio, having worked with major clients such as the World Bank Group, the Guangdong Airport Authority in China, and the Airports Authority of Jamaica. The firm has also provided consultancy services to the governments of St. Lucia and the British Virgin Islands. Miguel Southwell, founder and principal of Brakkam, has been appointed as the project leader and Interim CEO of ABAA, effective September 29, 2025. With over four decades of aviation experience, Southwell’s career highlights include leadership roles at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest passenger airport, and Miami International Airport. His extensive contributions to the aviation sector include advisory roles for CARICOM on regional air connectivity and leadership positions within the Airports Council International (ACI). Southwell’s appointment is expected to bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic vision to ABAA, ensuring its continued growth and success in the global aviation landscape.