CHENNAULT International Airport in Lousiana is nearing the completion of a US$4 million facility to enter the air cargo sector, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Construction of the 10,000 square foot air cargo pass-through facility began in June 2021.
It is expected to be completed this summer, according to chennault Airport executive director Kevin Melton.
'We believe there is value for companies to move goods through Chennault,' said Mr Melton.
'We provide a low-cost alternative to the larger markets where expense, ground delays, and airspace delays affect the efficient flow of goods.'
The facility is expected to be approved for international cargo by the US Customs and Border Protection.
Construction is funded by a $3 million capital outlay from the state and $1m from Chennault International Airport Authority funds.
Said air cargo consultant David Whitaker: 'Chennault is a very robust airport with enormous potential and Southwest Louisiana is a cargo-rich region of the world,'
'Much of the industry is already familiar with Chennault and the Lake Charles Region, given its first-class MRO tenants - including Northrop Grumman, Million Air, LandLocked Aviation Services, and Citadel Completions. Chennault offers relief to airlines and freight forwarders who need space and attention.'
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Construction of the 10,000 square foot air cargo pass-through facility began in June 2021.
It is expected to be completed this summer, according to chennault Airport executive director Kevin Melton.
'We believe there is value for companies to move goods through Chennault,' said Mr Melton.
'We provide a low-cost alternative to the larger markets where expense, ground delays, and airspace delays affect the efficient flow of goods.'
The facility is expected to be approved for international cargo by the US Customs and Border Protection.
Construction is funded by a $3 million capital outlay from the state and $1m from Chennault International Airport Authority funds.
Said air cargo consultant David Whitaker: 'Chennault is a very robust airport with enormous potential and Southwest Louisiana is a cargo-rich region of the world,'
'Much of the industry is already familiar with Chennault and the Lake Charles Region, given its first-class MRO tenants - including Northrop Grumman, Million Air, LandLocked Aviation Services, and Citadel Completions. Chennault offers relief to airlines and freight forwarders who need space and attention.'
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