Aviation Industry Is Taking Off The economy of the Southwest Louisiana Region is very diverse. Petrochemical and LNG industries are getting the most talk because of the billions in projects underway. The backbone of our region remains agriculture and forestry. Healthcare is growing and, in fact, currently employs more people than any other sector. Hospitality and gaming bring millions of people to [...]
Severe weather in Oklahoma forces Air Force pilots, jets to seek shelter at Chennault LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Chennault International Airport housed around two dozen U.S. Air Force jets and their pilots this week. The T-38 Talon twinjet supersonic jet trainers were from Oklahoma, which has been facing severe weather this week. The Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma [...]
US ‘energy superpower’ President Donald Trump visited Sempra Energy's $10 billion Cameron LNG export facility in Hackberry on Tuesday, touting the United States as being an "energy superpower" under his administration, while also promising a new Interstate 10-Calcasieu River bridge, if re-elected. "Now we have an America-first energy policy just like we have an America-first policy," Trump said. "It's music [...]
Chennault International Airshow Helps Fund STEM Programs in SWLA Schools We all know about the excitement and power of the Airshow, but you may not know about its educational side. The money the airshow makes goes to support STEM education--a national movement to get schoolkids interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Click here to view the video on KPLCTV.com
view the Lagniappe article as a .pdf New Tenant, New Land And A Newly Renovated Runway By Emily Fontenot East of Lake Charles, just off the Interstate 210 loop, lies one of the more impressive sights in Southwest Louisiana: the towering hangars at Chennault International Airport, home to some of the world’s leading companies in aerospace and commercial services, such [...]
CHENNAULT PARK: Where business can take off Chennault Park the new name for the world-class business community at Chennault International Airport. It’s where major names in aerospace and other industries—such as Northrop Grumman, Citadel Completions, Bechtel and Masonite’s Louisiana Millwork—do business. There’s plenty of room and opportunity at Chennault Park. It’s where your business can grow and reach the world. [...]
view the Flight Lines newsletter Becoming a Hub of Aerospace, Commerce Chennault International Airport had a busy 2018. We secured a major new tenant, acquired Mallard Cove Golf Course, and reopened our newly renovated runway, to name a few milestones. This year is proving to be equally as challenging and exciting. We're gearing up now for some big events [...]
Up, Up and Away: First Hot Air Balloon Festival coming to SWLA BY JACK VANCHIERE NEWS@AMERICANPRESS.COM The first Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for this spring. This two-day event will be held at the Chennault International Airport. The first Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival is set for 3-11 p.m. July 19-20 at Chennault International [...]
Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival details released LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Pat Harwell knows hot air balloons. In fact, he holds a world record for flying a balloon the farthest distance without a basket. The north Louisiana native will be overseeing balloon operations at the Southwest Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Festival in July. He says he is eager [...]
Executive Director Wants to Take Chennault to Next Level Chennault International Airport Authority’s purpose is economic development and creating jobs. “One of the biggest things we hang our hat on is our runway,” said Kevin Melton, the facility’s executive director. “It’s very significant from an airport perspective because we have the longest runway between Houston and Cape Canaveral, Fla.” Melton [...]
