New cargo facility to attract domestic, int’l cargo

To attract international and domestic cargo, Chennault International Airport in Louisiana, US has built a new air cargo facility. Now available for lease, the facility on the I-10 corridor between Houston and New Orleans includes a 1,000 sq ft office area and an expandable 9,000 sq ft warehouse. The adjacent aircraft parking apron is 127,000 sq ft, able to accommodate all sizes of cargo aircraft. The airport will work with industry partners to help certify the building, first announced in July 2021, for international cargo clearance. “We have worked tirelessly to remove entry barriers for the air cargo industry,” said Kevin Melton, executive director in a statement. “We have made investments in facilities, established a rich incentive program, and we will invest in ground equipment to support the industry. We are committed to share the risk associated with new markets.”